# Nairobi National Park Tours - An independent guide to Nairobi National Park and the wildlife tours that run there, comparing safari drives, elephant orphanage and Giraffe Centre days, prices, fees and park rules.

> This is an independent travel guide to Nairobi National Park tours in Nairobi, Kenya. It compares half-day and full-day safari drives, private 4x4 trips, airport layover tours and combined days with the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery and the Giraffe Centre. The site is not an operator, not a seller of travel and not a booking platform.

Site: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Kenya, East Africa.
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- Nairobi National Park covers 117 square kilometers and was gazetted in 1946, making it Kenya's and East Africa's first national park. Source: https://kws.go.ke/park/nairobi-national-park/
- The park hosts over 100 mammal species and four of the Big Five, missing only elephants, and more than 400 bird species have been recorded there. Source: https://kws.go.ke/park/nairobi-national-park/
- Gates open at 6:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM unless a visitor is staying overnight in the park. Source: https://kws.go.ke/park/nairobi-national-park/
- Non-resident entry costs USD 80 for an adult and USD 40 for a child, while African citizens pay USD 40 and USD 20, Kenya residents pay KES 1,350 and KES 675, and East Africa citizens pay KES 1,000 and KES 500. Source: https://kws.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KWS-Conservation-Fee-October-2025.pdf
- Visitors must view wildlife from a minimum distance of 20 meters, must stay in their vehicle with doors closed except in designated areas, and off-road driving is strictly prohibited. Source: https://kws.go.ke/park/nairobi-national-park/
- The maximum driving speed inside the park is 40 km/h and speeding attracts penalties. Source: https://kws.go.ke/park/nairobi-national-park/
- Single-use plastic is banned across all KWS parks, reserves and sanctuaries, feeding wildlife is prohibited, and unattended campfires are not allowed. Source: https://kws.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KWS-Conservation-Fee-October-2025.pdf
- Children aged five and under, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and older, and persons with disability are exempt from conservation fees. Source: https://kws.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KWS-Conservation-Fee-October-2025.pdf
- Independent visitors pay KWS park fees themselves through the KWSPay portal at kwspay.ecitizen.go.ke, which accepts M-Pesa, Visa card and direct bank transfer. Source: https://kws.go.ke/faqs/
- The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Nursery public visit runs daily from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon, entry costs US$20 for adults 12 and over and US$5 for under 12, and visits must be booked in advance by email up to three months ahead. Source: https://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/nursery-visit
- The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust does not accept bookings made through Viator, GetYourGuide or Tripadvisor, and only its own confirmation email is valid. Source: https://sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/nursery-visit
- Kenya's electronic travel authorization is required for most foreign visitors, applied for online at etakenya.go.ke, costing USD 30 for a single entry and USD 20 for transit passengers. Source: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/eligibility

## Tours listed on this site
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- Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre Shared Day (Rumaa Tours and Safaris Africa) - from $35 per person, About 8 hours (listed as 5 hours), rated 4.7 from 1,585 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-elephant-orphanage-giraffe-centre-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-elephants-giraffe-center-t526205/
- Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive (Kenya Bush Expeditions) - from $33 per person, 5 hours, rated 4.4 from 795 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-half-day-game-drive/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-half-day-game-drive-t212244/
- Nairobi National Park 5-Hour Guided Game Drive with Pickup (Giovanni Safaris) - from $33 per person, 5 hours, rated 4.5 from 642 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-guided-game-drive-with-pickup/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-5-hour-guided-game-drive-free-pick-up-t761890/
- Nairobi National Park 5-Hour 4x4 Safari with Pickup (Eloquent Tours) - from $33 per person, 5 hours, rated 4.6 from 277 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-4x4-safari-with-pickup/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/5-hour-nairobi-national-park-guided-4x4-safari-with-free-pic-t1005282/
- Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre Day (Gracilie Ventures) - from $40 per person, 6 hours, rated 4.6 from 631 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-park-elephant-orphanage-and-giraffe-centre-day/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-elephant-orphanage-and-giraffe-centre-t535106/
- Nairobi National Park Private Tour in a 4x4 Land Cruiser (Olengugih Safaris) - from $130 per person, 6 hours, rated 4.9 from 73 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-private-4x4-jeep-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-private-tour-in-4x4-jeep-t541867/
- Private Drive: Nairobi National Park and the Elephant Orphanage in a 4x4 (Wasili Safaris Kenya) - from $140 per person, 1 day, rated 4.8 from 23 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-park-and-elephant-orphanage-private-drive/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/private-adventure-nairobi-national-park-in-4x4-landcruiser-t414391/
- Nairobi National Park Evening Game Drive and Sundowner (Rumaa Tours and Safaris Africa) - from $86 per person, 4-5 hours, rated 5.0 from 1 review on GetYourGuide. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-evening-game-drive-and-sundowner/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-evening-and-sundowner-game-drive-t1423272/
- Nairobi National Park Night Safari with an Armed KWS Ranger (Golden Horn Adventures) - from $300 per person, 5 hours. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-night-safari/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/nairobi-l267/nairobi-national-park-night-safari-with-armed-rangers-t1369733/
- Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre Private Tour (Rustic Nature Tours) - from $100 per person, 7 hours, rated 5.0 from 65 reviews on Viator. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-park-elephant-orphanage-giraffe-centre-private-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/The-David-Sheldrick-Elephant-Orphanage-and-Giraffe-Centre-Day-Tour/d5280-121310P4?medium=link
- Private Nairobi National Park Tour on a 4x4 Land Cruiser, Park Fee Included (Nature Insight Safaris) - from $257 per person, 5 hours, rated 5.0 from 42 reviews on Viator. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-private-land-cruiser-day-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/Nairobi-National-Park-Day-Tour-Morning-or-Afternoon-Game-Drives/d5280-399201P1?medium=link
- Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Half-Day Tour (Mwalim Tours and Safaris) - from $37 per person, 5-7 hours, rated 5.0 from 38 reviews on Viator. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-park-giraffe-centre-and-sheldrick-half-day/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/Half-Day-Nairobi-National-Park-Tour/d5280-5594801P1?medium=link
- Nairobi Airport Layover Half-Day Tour to Nairobi National Park (Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya) - from $95 per person, 6 hours, rated 5.0 from 23 reviews on Viator. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-airport-layover-tour-nairobi-national-park/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/Private-Tour-Nairobi-Airport-Layover-Half-Day-Tour-to-Nairobi-National-Park/d5280-21143P138?medium=link
- Nairobi National Park Private Half-Day Tour, All Fees Included (Rock Agama Tours) - from $194.81 per person, 5 hours, rated 5.0 from 30 reviews on Viator. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-half-day-private-tour-all-fees/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/Nairobi-National-Park-Half-Day-Tour/d5280-178425P1?medium=link
- Nairobi National Park Private Half-Day Tour by Pop-Roof Jeep (Live in Love Kenya tours and travel) - from $90 per person, 4-6 hours, rated 5.0 from 37 reviews on Viator. Page: https://nairobinationalparktours.com/tours/nairobi-national-park-private-half-day-jeep-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Nairobi/Nairobi-National-Park-Private-half-Day/d5280-197469P15?medium=link

## Guide pages
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/giraffe-centre-nairobi/ - Hand-feed Rothschild's giraffes in 2027. Entry is $15 (Ksh 1,500) for a non-resident adult, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. See the prices.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/is-nairobi-national-park-worth-it/ - Yes: 2027 entry is $80 plus a shared drive from $33, with about 111 black rhinos 10 km from the city centre. See what you get.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/nairobi-national-park-facts-and-myths/ - Fewer than 10 leopards live in the park today, down from 15 in 2009. 2027 guide to ranges, sightings and myths. Compare tours.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/nairobi-national-park-for-free/ - Only children under 6 enter free. An adult non-resident pays $80 per day in 2027. See the prices and every fee by category.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/nairobi-national-park-prices-and-times/ - Entry costs $80 per non-resident adult and $40 per child in 2027. Kenyans pay KES 1,350. Gates run 6 am to 6 pm. See the prices.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/nairobi-national-park-vs-masai-mara/ - Half-day park from $33 plus $80 entry, or the Mara over two nights. 2027 comparison of cost, wildlife and time. Compare tours.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/nairobi-safari-walk/ - A raised boardwalk past rhino, lion and pygmy hippo. Entry in 2027 is $25 (KES 405) per adult and it takes 1 to 2 hours. Compare tours.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/sheldrick-elephant-orphanage-nairobi/ - The nursery visit in 2027 costs $20 per adult and runs 11am to noon daily. The Trust books by email only. Check dates.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/things-to-do-in-nairobi-national-park/ - Game drives from $33, the Black Rhino Sanctuary, Hippo Pools and 400 plus bird species in 2027. See the prices and compare tours.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/visiting-nairobi-national-park/ - Best months are July to October, gates open at 6:00 AM and entry costs $80 per adult in 2027. Check dates and compare tours.
- https://nairobinationalparktours.com/guides/what-is-the-difference-between-safari-and-game-drive/ - A safari is the whole journey, a game drive is one drive of two to four hours. Book a Nairobi game drive from $33 in 2027. Compare tours.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere
- "Nairobi National Park is 10 kilometers from Nairobi's Central Business District." → KWS's own 'How to get there' section states the park is about 8 km from the Nairobi CBD, reached via Nyayo National Stadium and Langata Road, just past Langata Army Barracks. Source: https://kws.go.ke/park/nairobi-national-park/

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