4 Elephant Safaris in Kenya Worth Booking

1.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · from $80Our pick

Start before sunrise with a four-hour Nairobi National Park safari, then visit the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory if selected. Guides such as John, George, Junior, and Anthony are praised for sharp animal spotting, smooth driving, and helpful timing.

“Initially, I was unsure about booking this trip, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences. I received the necessary information from the tour provider the evening before the tour, though I did have to follow up on WhatsApp to get the details. That said, we were fortunate to have an excellent guide and driver. There were only two couples in the vehicle (including us), which made the experience more comfortable and personalized. The driver was also kind enough to drop me at a different location upon request. During the safari, we spotted many lions, rhinos, and almost every possible wildlife species present in Nairobi National Park.…”

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2.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend a wildlife-packed day with guides such as Jonathan, Henry, Harrison, or Kevin, combining Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Kazuri Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Centre. Expect excellent animal spotting, hotel pickup, and extra entrance fees.

“This is one of the best experiences ever and our tour guide made sure of that. To going through the national park, visiting the elephants, giraffe centre and hearing all about the history and facts was just amazing. I cannot recommend this enough. Thank you!!”

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3.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $23Best value

Start early with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and other animals may appear beside the city skyline. Then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre with an English-speaking guide such as James or Watson.

“A great way to see some animals, especially if you’re short on time. The national park safari was a great introduction: saw lions, rhinos and giraffe, among animals. The elephant sanctuary was a real highlight. The whole day was well organised and great value for money. Recommended.”

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4.Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $50Top rated

Start before sunrise with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads factory. Guides such as Watson, James, and Douglas are praised for spotting wildlife and keeping the long day moving.

“The adrenaline rush when the lions appear is unreal. Our guide picked us up 0530hrs straight to the park. We paid entry fees and headed straight for the game. After that we went to the elephant sanctuary and more. Very nice. I want to do it again.”

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