Nairobi National Park Sunrise Game Drive & Elephant Orphanage
Witness lions and rhinos against modern skyscrapers in Africa’s only urban wildlife park.
Expedition Overview & Significance
Just a 15-minute drive from Nairobi city center, Nairobi National Park is the only protected wildlife park on Earth where lions, endangered black rhinos, leopards, giraffes, and zebras roam wild against a backdrop of city skyscrapers. Pair your dawn game drive with an emotional visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage.
Key Expedition Highlights
Expedition Itinerary & Timeline
Carefully paced timeline optimized for morning sunlight, comfortable temperatures, and memorable archaeological exploration.
Hotel Pickup in Nairobi
Early morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport.
Park Entry & Sunrise Game Drive
Enter through the main gate as the sun rises over the savannah.
Hippo Pools Nature Walk
Short guided walk along the Athi River to view resident hippos and crocodiles.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (Optional)
Watch rescued baby orphaned elephants during their daily mud bath and bottle feed.
Hotel or Airport Drop-off
Return transfer to your hotel or JKIA airport.
Special Protection Unit (SPU) & Security Coordination
Operated by our registered HANTTA Nairobi regional office (Mirage Tower, Westlands) with licensed KWS vehicles.
What is Included & Excluded
Included in Your Booking
- Custom 4x4 pop-up roof safari land cruiser or van
- Professional certified English/Swahili speaking driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
Not Included
- –KWS park entry fees (paid directly via eCitizen)
- –Sheldrick elephant orphanage entry ($20)
- –Tips