Nairobi National Park – Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – Giraffe Centre – Karen Blixen Museum

06:00 – 06:30 | Hotel Pick-up

Early morning departure from the hotel in a private safari vehicle. The guide will brief the visitors on the day's programme before proceeding to Nairobi National Park.

06:30 – 10:30 | Nairobi National Park

Experience: Morning Game Drive

Begin the excursion with a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, one of the few protected wildlife areas located immediately adjacent to a major capital city.

Visitors will explore the park's open grasslands, woodland and riverine areas while looking for wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, buffalo, antelope and a variety of bird species. With favourable conditions, visitors may also encounter lions, rhinos and other predators.

Experience focus:

• Wildlife viewing

• Birdwatching

• Kenyan conservation

• The contrast between Nairobi's city skyline and a natural wildlife habitat

Wildlife sightings are dependent on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

10:30 – 11:00 | Transfer to Lang'ata

Proceed to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for the scheduled conservation experience.

11:00 – 12:00 | Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Experience: Elephant Conservation

Attend the scheduled elephant keeper presentation and learn about the rescue, rehabilitation and conservation of orphaned elephants.

The experience provides an introduction to the challenges facing elephants in Kenya and the conservation work undertaken to rehabilitate vulnerable animals.

Experience focus:

• Elephant conservation

• Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation

• Conservation education

Advance booking is required and the visit is subject to the conservation centre's scheduled visiting arrangements.

12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch in Karen

Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant in the Karen/Lang'ata area.

Guests may choose from Kenyan and international dishes, with an opportunity to sample local cuisine.

14:00 – 15:30 | Giraffe Centre

Experience: Rothschild's Giraffe Conservation

Visit the Giraffe Centre for an introduction to the conservation of the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.

Visitors can observe the giraffes from the elevated platform, participate in the feeding experience and learn about giraffe conservation in Kenya.

Experience focus:

• Giraffe conservation

• Wildlife education

• Close observation of giraffes

16:00 – 17:15 | Karen Blixen Museum

Experience: History & Heritage

Visit the former home of Danish author Karen Blixen, located in the Karen area of Nairobi.

The guided visit introduces visitors to the history of the property, the early coffee-farming period and aspects of Kenya's social history during the early twentieth century.

Experience focus:

• Kenyan colonial history

• Coffee farming history

• Karen's historical development

• Heritage and architecture

17:30 | Return to Hotel

Transfer back to the hotel for check-in, relaxation and personal time.

19:00 | Dinner

Dinner at the hotel or a selected Nairobi restaurant.

Overnight: Nairobi

Meal Plan: Dinner

Here is the complete refined Day 2, with the CBD orientation removed and Maasai Market included. The flow is designed to be practical and not overly packed.

Karura Forest – Kenyan Coffee Experience – Kenyan Lunch – Nairobi National Museum – Maasai Market – Carnivore Restaurant 

07:30 – 08:00 | Breakfast & Check-out

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and beginning the day's programme.

08:30 – 11:00 | Karura Forest

Experience: Nairobi's Natural Environment

Proceed to Karura Forest for a guided nature experience.

Visitors will explore selected forest trails while learning about Nairobi's indigenous vegetation, birdlife and conservation efforts. Depending on the selected route and prevailing conditions, the experience may include the forest's waterfalls and Mau Mau caves.

The walk will be conducted at a moderate pace, allowing visitors to enjoy the forest without making the activity unnecessarily strenuous.

What to experience:

• Guided forest walk

• Indigenous trees and vegetation

• Birdlife

• Waterfalls

• Mau Mau caves

• Nairobi's conservation efforts

Experience focus: Nature, conservation and outdoor exploration.

11:15 – 12:30 | Kenyan Coffee Experience

Experience: From Farm to Cup

Proceed to a selected coffee estate or coffee experience in Nairobi.

Visitors will learn about Kenya's coffee-growing industry and the journey from cultivation and processing to roasting and tasting.

What to experience:

• Introduction to Kenyan coffee farming

• Coffee processing

• Roasting

• Coffee tasting

• Understanding Kenya's coffee culture

Experience focus: Agriculture, local products and Kenyan coffee culture.

12:45 – 14:00 | Kenyan Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant, with an opportunity to sample Kenyan cuisine.

Depending on preference, dishes may include nyama choma, ugali, sukuma wiki, chapati, pilau, grilled meat or other local specialities. International options can also be provided.

Experience focus: Introduction to Kenyan food and local dining culture.

14:15 – 16:00 | Nairobi National Museum

Experience: Kenya's History, Culture & Natural Heritage

Visit the Nairobi National Museum for a broader understanding of Kenya's history, people and natural heritage.

Visitors will explore selected collections covering:

• Human evolution and archaeology • Kenyan history • Natural history and wildlife

• Kenyan cultural heritage

• Art and historical collections

The museum complements the wildlife experiences from Day 1 by providing historical and cultural context about Kenya.

Experience focus: History, culture, archaeology and natural heritage.

16:00 – 18:00 | Maasai Market

Experience: Kenyan Arts, Crafts & Souvenir Shopping

Proceed to a Maasai Market for an opportunity to explore locally made crafts, artwork and souvenirs.

Visitors may find:

• Beaded jewellery and accessories

• Hand-carved wooden items

• African fabrics and textiles

• Baskets and woven products

• Paintings and artwork

• Maasai-inspired crafts and décor

• Other locally produced souvenirs

The market provides an opportunity to interact with local vendors and select souvenirs to take home.

Experience focus: Local craftsmanship, shopping and cultural interaction.

The exact Maasai Market location should be selected according to the operating day and the final travel date, as the market operates at different locations on different days.

18:00 – 19:00 | Transfer to Carnivore Restaurant

Proceed to Carnivore Restaurant for the evening dining experience.

19:00 – 21:00 | Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant

Experience: Kenyan-Inspired Dining

Enjoy dinner at Carnivore Restaurant, known for its open-fire preparation and selection of roasted meats.

The dinner provides an opportunity to experience a distinctive style of Kenyan dining in a relaxed setting.

Experience focus:

• Kenyan-inspired cuisine

• Open-fire cooking

• Local dining experience

• Social dining atmosphere

21:00 | Return to Hotel

After dinner, transfer back to the hotel or to the preferred drop-off point.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

End of Nairobi Excursion