October 3, 2025
Where City Life Meets Safari
Nairobi is Kenya's capital and biggest city, and therefore a largely unavoidable stop-over on any Kenyan safari. This is where most Kenyan safaris either start or end, when you are met at the airport by your guide or transfer driver, who will then navigate you through Nairobi's sometimes mad roads to take you to your hotel.
Our Tours In Nairobi
Discover our tailored Nairobi safari tours, designed to highlight the region's iconic wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Type
Activity
Style
Price
Sort
Kenya – 10-day Kenya Exclusive Sky Safari – Private fly-in
Africa
10 days
Kenya -9 day- Northern Kenya Deluxe Safari – Private accommodated
Africa
9 days
Tanzania & Kenya – 15-day Migration Discoverer Reversed – Group Accommodated
Africa
15 days
Tanzania & Kenya – 15-day Migration Discoverer – Group Accommodated
Amboseli National Park
15 days
Kenya – 8-day Sky Safari
Africa
8 days
Why Visit Nairobi?
A City with Safari at Its Doorstep
Nairobi surprises with its unique blend of urban culture and wild encounters, making it an unforgettable start or finish to any Kenyan journey.
- ➡ Rare Giraffes
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There is the giraffe sanctuary, which is home to a group of rare Rothschild giraffes that you can interact with and feed. There are even raised platforms that take you up to giraffe eye-level, which is fantastic.
- ➡ Elephant Project
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You will also find the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, which adopts and raises orphaned baby elephants before reintroducing them into the wild. You can adopt an elephant here to support the project and if you do so and you happen to be in the city for an afternoon as well, you will be allowed to go back for free and see how the carers take the little giants to bed - a very unique thing to experience.
- ➡ National Wildlife Park
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Nairobi is also home to a national park, containing lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, impalas, wildebeest, zebra and more. There are lodges inside Nairobi National Park, meaning it is possible to start your safari when you arrive in the city. It isn't the prettiest and definitely the most authentic park, but definitely unique, with Nairobi's skyline in the background.
Best Times to Visit Nairobi
Year-Round City & Safari Adventures
Nairobi can be visited at any time of year, with the mild highland climate making it comfortable year-round.
- 🌀 June to October (Dry Season)
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Clear skies and great conditions for exploring both the city and nearby wildlife.
- 🌀 November to December (Short Rains)
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Lush landscapes with fewer visitors, a rewarding time for photography.
- 🌀 January to March (Warm and Dry)
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Excellent for combining urban culture with wildlife viewing in Nairobi National Park.
What Nairobi can offer.
Where the City Meets the Savannah.
Experience Nairobi with Indigo Safaris—Kenya’s capital of culture, cuisine, and conservation. From boutique stays and wildlife encounters to seamless safari connections, we’ll tailor your city adventure to perfection. Start planning your Nairobi experience or speak to a travel expert today.
City Pulse, Safari Spirit.
Discover Nairobi through the stories of travellers who’ve experienced its unique blend of urban energy and untamed wilderness. In this blog section, you’ll find tales of vibrant markets, rich cultural encounters, and the rare thrill of spotting giraffes and rhinos just minutes from the city centre. Each story captures Nairobi’s dynamic character—a gateway where modern life and wild Africa meet.
