×David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Half Day

In 1948, David Sheldrick became the founding Warden of Tsavo National Park, the largest park in Kenya where he was forced to deal with the problem of armed poachers.  After his death in 1977, his wife Daphne established the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.  Among other activities, the elephant orphanage is one of the projects of the Trust.  It supports baby elephants who have lost their mothers due to poaching, death from injuries or natural causes, or getting lost in the wild.  Baby elephants (like human babies) cannot survive without care and the dedicated team at the orphanage provide both the physical and emotional care required.  When the elephants come of age, they are released back into the wild.

During visiting hours, the elephants are fed and the keepers introduce each orphan and tell their story.  It’s a rare opportunity to see these young elephants play together and interact with their keepers and potentially you!

×Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Centre: Half Day

Karen Blixen, made famous with her book (and subsequent movie) Out of Africa, lived in Kenya in the early 1900s.  Her house is now a museum in tribute to the strength and courage of this remarkable woman.

The Giraffe Centre is an educational centre and refuge for a small group of the endangered Rothschild’s Giraffes.  You have the opportunity to feed the giraffes from a platform that puts you at eye level with these giants of the African savannah.  If you are lucky you may even get a kiss from one!

×Nairobi Animal Orphanage & Safari Walk: Half Day

The Animal Orphanage and Safari Walk are both located in the Nairobi National Park.  The Animal Orphanage provides refuge for injured wild animals and for young orphan animals.  The animals are treated and rehabilitated back into the wild.

The Safari Walk is a raised boardwalk giving excellent views over the National Park, with observation points at waterholes where wildlife is most often found.

×Nairobi City Tour including National Museum & Snake Park: Half Day

Experience the hustle and bustle of Nairobi’s CBD, the business hub of East Africa.  See the key sights of the city including the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, parliament buildings, railway station, and Jomo Kenyatta’s burial place.

The National Museum illustrates Kenya’s history and culture in an excellent display.  Volunteer guides are available to take you through the exhibition.  The Snake Park is located on the museum grounds, where you can get close to some of Africa’s most deadly critters.

×Nairobi City Walking tour: Half Day

Wander the streets of downtown Nairobi, visiting Jomo Kenyatta’s mausoleum, Uhuru Park, the National Archives, and enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.

Price: US$30 per person (includes entry to the National Archives, lunch and bottled water)

×Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Centre: Full Day

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Nairobi National Park, a unique park only 7km from the city centre.  After a local lunch, head to the Giraffe Centre where you have the opportunity to feed the small herd of Rothschild’s Giraffes.  Finish the day with a visit to Karen Blixen’s house, of Out of Africa fame.

Price: US$105 per person (includes all entry fees, lunch, bottled water and all transport)

×Lake Naivasha: Full Day

Leave early in the morning for the one hour drive to Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate National Park where we begin the day with a cycling safari.  Hells Gate is famous for its rock formations and is one of the few parks which you can safely experience outside a vehicle.

After lunch at one of the lodges, we continue to Lake Oleidon for a boat trip amongst the hippos and flamingos.  As the afternoon sun loses its heat we head to Green Crater Lake for a walking safari.  There are no predators here and animals graze in peace, providing a rare opportunity to come close to animals in the wild.

×Lake Naivasha: Full Day

Leave early in the morning for the one hour drive to Lake Naivasha and Hells Gate National Park where we begin the day with a cycling safari.  Hells Gate is famous for its rock formations and is one of the few parks which you can safely experience outside a vehicle.

In the afternoon head to Elsamere, the home of Joy and George Adamson.  The Adamsons conducted significant conservation work in Kenya, particularly in relation to the big cats.  They became famous with the movie Born Free, which tells the story of their lion Elsa.  Enjoy High Tea on the lawns, but beware the opportunistic Colobus Monkeys in the trees above!

Price: US$109 per person (includes all transport, entry fees, and bottled water)

×Nairobi National Park: Full Day

The Nairobi National Park is only 7km from the city centre, making this urban safari adventure truly unique.  Snap some pictures of the wide savannah.... and the city skyline in the background.  If you are staying in Karen, you can sometimes here the lions at night!  Start early in morning, in order to see the animals at their most active.  Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and follow some of the walking trails before finishing with a final game drive and transfer back to your accommodation.

×Laikipia Plateau: 2 Days/1 Night

The Laikipia Plateau is bordered by Mt Kenya in the east, Lake Baringo in the west, the Great Rift Valley to the south and descending to the wild northern plains.  It’s a region of cultural and environmental diversity, which the Laikipia Wildlife Forum works hard to unite for the cause of conservation of the unique eco-system that exists there.  We stay in a community-owned lodge, enjoying sundowners overlooking a beautiful view, visiting a cultural manyatta (Masai village) and Kenya’s only Rhino Lodge, and taking some nature walks.