Almost all East African safari roads lead to Nairobi, and luckily, it is the perfect place to start your safari holiday and experience Kenya’s vibrant culture and warm hospitality. With an Angama City Guide to lead the way, we encourage you to explore this thriving metropolis and fall in love with the beating heart of Kenya.
Right on Nairobi’s doorstep is Nairobi National Park, which is the only national park in the world located within a major city’s boundaries. This unique setting offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to witness some of Africa’s wildlife against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline.
If you want to start your safari journey early, we recommend exploring the Park’s diverse ecosystems of open grasslands, acacia forests, and riverine habitats, where you might spot lions, giraffes and rhinos, among other wildlife.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a conservation organisation primarily dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. Located in Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick not only provides round-the-clock care to the orphans, but also has numerous conservation initiatives on the go. While watching the cutest elephants go about their business, you can rest easy knowing your ticket fees provide vital funds towards Sheldrick’s conservation work.
If you plan on visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, you might like to add on a game drive through Nairobi National Park, as your entry fee to the Park covers the ticket to their Nairobi nursery.
The Giraffe Centre is a conservation and education centre dedicated to preserving the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe species. A visit to the Centre is an exciting opportunity to interact with the world’s tallest creatures up close by hand-feeding them from an elevated platform. Just be careful of their long, slurping tongue on your clean shirt sleeves.
The centre also hosts informative presentations and guided tours, which provide valuable insights into giraffe behaviour, habitat, and conservation efforts.
A wide array of museums and art galleries will take you on a journey of Kenya through the ages until today (or even into the future in some galleries). The renowned Karen Blixen Museum, once home to the famous Out of Africa author of the same name, offers a glimpse into one of the city’s most famous stories. For those seeking a treasure trove of Kenyan art and crafts, we suggest the House of Treasures Emporium, which showcases an eclectic array of handmade jewellery, home decor and gifts sourced from local artisans.
Zooming around Nairobi is hungry work, luckily there are plenty of fabulous restaurants to choose from, one of our favourites being Cultiva which ingeniously blends farm-to-table freshness with innovative culinary artistry.
Right on Nairobi’s doorstep is Nairobi National Park, which is the only national park in the world located within a major city’s boundaries. This unique setting offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to witness some of Africa’s wildlife against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline.
If you want to start your safari journey early, we recommend exploring the Park’s diverse ecosystems of open grasslands, acacia forests, and riverine habitats, where you might spot lions, giraffes and rhinos, among other wildlife.
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is a conservation organisation primarily dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. Located in Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick not only provides round-the-clock care to the orphans, but also has numerous conservation initiatives on the go. While watching the cutest elephants go about their business, you can rest easy knowing your ticket fees provide vital funds towards Sheldrick’s conservation work.
If you plan on visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, you might like to add on a game drive through Nairobi National Park, as your entry fee to the Park covers the ticket to their Nairobi nursery.
The Giraffe Centre is a conservation and education centre dedicated to preserving the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe species. A visit to the Centre is an exciting opportunity to interact with the world’s tallest creatures up close by hand-feeding them from an elevated platform. Just be careful of their long, slurping tongue on your clean shirt sleeves.
The centre also hosts informative presentations and guided tours, which provide valuable insights into giraffe behaviour, habitat, and conservation efforts.
A wide array of museums and art galleries will take you on a journey of Kenya through the ages until today (or even into the future in some galleries). The renowned Karen Blixen Museum, once home to the famous Out of Africa author of the same name, offers a glimpse into one of the city’s most famous stories. For those seeking a treasure trove of Kenyan art and crafts, we suggest the House of Treasures Emporium, which showcases an eclectic array of handmade jewellery, home decor and gifts sourced from local artisans.
Zooming around Nairobi is hungry work, luckily there are plenty of fabulous restaurants to choose from, one of our favourites being Cultiva which ingeniously blends farm-to-table freshness with innovative culinary artistry.
As the capital of Kenya and a gateway for East Africa, Nairobi is connected to all major international hubs through the national carrier Kenya Airways and other international carriers such as Emirates and British Airways. International flights come into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport while domestic travellers must fly in and out of Wilson Airport.
Nairobi is well positioned for your safari, with some of the top safari destinations, such as Amboseli, being a drive away and the Maasai Mara easily accessible via a short flight from Wilson Airport.