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Safari Package - Giraffe Manor & National Park
Tour Summary: Giraffe Manor & Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park is situated 6 miles (10 km) from the heart of Kenya’s capital. Established in 1946, it has 44 square miles (114 square km) of pristine savanna with a large population of migratory game animals. Gain a comprehensive overview of Nairobi’s top wildlife attractions on these amazing tours to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre Manor. Enjoy hassle-free pickup directly from your hotel and seamless transfer between locations via open-roof safari vehicle, leaving more time for an intimate glimpse of the city’s diverse wildlife and unobstructed views of its striking scenery.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Nairobi National Park, a beautiful wildlife sanctuary, with an experienced driver guide.
- Venture further into the wild with a open roofed Land cruiser
- Enjoy cool and refreshing bottled water as you explore the wild.
- Enjoy up-close viewing of Lions, giraffes, zebras, leopards, ostriches, cranes and more in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy live viewing of hundreds of bird species, including at least 20 seasonal migrant species.
- Feel exhilaration as you get up-close with lions and their prides.
- Spot Rhinos with their calf's at the park.
- Get insights into wildlife behavior and conservation efforts.
- Ostriches, cranes, and diverse bird species to spot.
- Learn park history, ecology, and conservation.
Tour Overview:
- Ages 3 - 80, max of 12 per group.
- Tour Duration: 4 days/3 nights. Custom trip add-ons are available if you decide to extend your trip!
- Start & End Point: Your trip will start in Nairobi and end in Nairobi.
- Logistical Transfers to/from start and end point.
- You will be transferred in scheduled charter flights.
- Live guide: English, German, Swahili.
- You will be staying at the amazing Radisson Blu Nairobi Upperhill while in Nairobi.
Departure & Return: Pick up and drop off will be at the beautiful Radisson Blu Nairobi Upperhill! Pick up time is 30 minutes before the start of your tour!
What's Included:
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office.
- Arranged greetings and transport from the airport to your accommodation – your expert will confirm your meet and greet locations with you;
- Local flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated); One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers.
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary;
- A private driver for tours and transfers;
- Pickup included - A Minibus/taxi air conditioned vehicle will pick you up form your hotel.
- Fresh juice, bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
What's Not Included:
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Travel insurance;
- Tips for services and experiences;
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare;
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service;
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless noted);
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary;
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees; and,
- Visa, Passport fees and immunization costs.
Additional Information:
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refun
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking.
- Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat to protect against the sun.
- A camera is recommended to capture the wildlife and scenic views.
- Trip Suitability: Couple, Family Friendly, Honeymooners, Solo
- Start Date Flexibility: You can start this tour on any day you prefer
- Customization Options: You can tailor-make this tour to add additional activities, extra nights stays, make logistical changes, accommodation swaps etc.
Optional Activities:
- City Site Seeing
- Cooking Class
- Coffee/Tea Farm
- Masai Mara
- Dolphin Spotting/Snorkeling
- Camel Ride
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
- Mangrove Speedboat Tour
- Catamaran Trip to Lavezzi Islands
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Water Park
- Go-Karts
4 days/4 nights Starting from $2,932 per person*
*Please note: USD per person, double occupancy. Rooms subject to availability. Per person rate applies to ages 14 and above.
Ages 7 - 13 are charged 1/2 of the per person rate.
Ages 3 - 6 are charged 1/3 of the per person rate.
Free for infants 2 and younger.
At Explore Kenya, we want our customers to enjoy the freedom and have the option of being in control of their vacation experience. As most of our Custom tours are two to three days longs, we feel that this will allow our customers greater flexibility in putting together a memorable vacation experience!
Accordingly, all of our "Custom" packages are designed to be used as both standalone or as add on experiences. Depending on your budget and time, you have the option to book just one "Custom" package or several Custom packages to create a longer and more memorable experience!
Itinerary
Arrival - Settle at hotel; meal; 15 minute welcome/meet and greet, remarks and review itinerary; visit local shops/restaurants (optional), relax at your hotel or - depending on the time - start your tour!
Day 1: Nairobi National Park
8:00 AM: Depart
Noon: Lunch
3:30 PM: Conclude your 5-6 hour game drive. Take in Refreshments and Snacks.
4:00 PM: Commence trip to a Masai village.
6:00 PM: Return to Hotel
6:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Optional Activities or relax in your hotel.
Explore Nairobi National Park in an open-roofed 4X4 Jeep. You can spot various species of birds, lions, giraffes, and more. Enjoy spectacular views of the bustling Nairobi city in the background as you explore the wild. Enjoy ample opportunities for wildlife photography and soak in the rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes. This safari promises an unforgettable experience of Kenya's renowned wildlife just moments away from the city center.
Start your tour with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel. This will give you a head start on your day so you can maximize the number of animals you see on this half-day adventure. As soon as you arrive at the gate, you can view animals like playful monkeys. Your guide and driver will take you by the Ivory Monument, where you can learn its fascinating history. Then, you can venture into the deep wild in search of animals, and your binoculars and camera will be ready to spot them.
The Masai village tour is an authentic experience. From cooking ugali in a manyatta, beadwork, lighting a fire traditionally, milking a sheep, dancing, singing and jumping, you get to experience the authentic daily life of a Masai.
We will visit the local primary school upon request. After you are done with the activities, the Masai will display some of their handmade items for purchase. Buying any of these items is optional. You also get a chance to donate. This is also optional. Our stay in the village lasts 2 hours. After saying our goodbyes, we head back to your hotel.
Day 2: Giraffe Manor
9:00 AM: Depart
9:30 AM: Giraffe Centre
11:30 AM: Lunch
12:30 PM: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
2:00 PM: Take in snacks and refreshments/Short break
3:00 PM: Bomas of Kenya
4:30 PM: Return to Hotel/Optional Activities or relax at hotel
6:00 PM: Dinner
7:00 PM: Optional Activities or relax in your hotel.
Start-off by exploring the giraffe center. Home to the highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, get to enjoy by observing & handfeeding from a raised wooden structure, which is quite an experience. you may also spot warthogs snuffling about in the mud, and there’s an interesting self-guided forest walk through the adjacent Gogo River Bird Sanctuary. Learn the work done by African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW), since 1979 when there were no more than 120 Rothschild’s giraffes in the wild.
At the Giraffe Centre, you'll find yourself immersed in a world where you can come face to face with the elegant and gentle giants of the African plains. Imagine the thrill of standing eye to eye with a majestic giraffe as you feed and even share a kiss with these incredible creatures. It's an encounter that goes beyond the ordinary, allowing you to forge a unique connection with the animal kingdom. As you experience this magical moment, you'll also be contributing to their conservation, making every interaction all the more meaningful.
Our first cultural stop will be the beads women factory. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world's most beautiful hand-made beads. Explore and learn all the stages from the start to the finish. Uniquely this factory employs single mother parents and widowed women from the poor neighborhoods who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community. After this impactful session we will then proceed for lunch.
After a delicious African meal, we will proceed to the final phase of our tour. Enjoy the rich culture from 53 ethnic communities in Kenya through traditional folklore dances. Understand the culture and traditions through an informative session as we explore & visit the different homesteads to see for yourself the actual real of our people. The center mainly preserves, maintains and promotes the rich diverse cultural values of all ethnic communities. Daily performances include a selection of 15 traditional dances of different ethnic communities & one of the most impressive performances is the Samburu & Masai warriors.
Day 3: At your leisure...
You will have the day to partake in a variety of optional activities such as site seeing, shopping, or participating in the many optional activities listed above or any of our custom add-ons.
Day 4: Departure
You will have breakfast and check out of your hotel by 11am. You will have a private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. You will then have a private transfer to Jomo International Airport for your trip home! Until next time...
What’s included
- A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule;
- 24/7 in-destination support from our local office;
- All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary;
- A private driver for tours and transfers;
- Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary;
- Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour;
- Arranged greetings and transport from the airport to your accommodation – your expert will confirm your meet and greet locations with you;
- Local flights between stops in your itinerary (unless otherwise indicated); One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers.
What’s not included
- Your international airfare – please let your expert know if you’d like to receive airfare pricing from our Air Team;
- Travel insurance;
- Visas (unless noted);
- Tips for services and experiences;
- Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless noted;
- Excess baggage charges, and where applicable, baggage not included in your fare;
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards or room service;
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless noted);
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary;
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees; and,
- Passport fees and immunization costs.
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Hotels Nairobi Kenya
Radisson Blu Nairobi Upperhill
Enjoy upscale comfort near Nairobi National Park at the stylish Radisson Blu Hotel in the Upper Hill area of Nairobi. Each of the hotel’s 271 rooms and suites come complete with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and a minibar, along with lovely city or park views. The nutritious Super Breakfast includes excellent hot and cold drinks, fresh baked goods, cereals, an egg and pancake station and much more. Dine on international classics and Kenyan dishes all day in the Larder restaurant, or savor an African-inspired meal beside the open kitchen at the elegant Chop House.
You can also enjoy food and glass of wine at the Alfresco Pool Bar & Grill, then stop by the sophisticated cigar lounge. Stay in shape on your Nairobi trip at the hotels state-of-the art gym or enjoy a relaxing treatment in the spa. Finally, the scenic swimming pool lets you bask in the warm African sun or cool off with a refreshing dip.
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