Nairobi City (Gateway to the Wild)
Why Visit:
Nairobi is **Africa’s only capital with a national park on its doorstep**—a dynamic city where skyscrapers meet savannah. It’s the ideal soft landing (or grand finale) to your safari, offering **world-class dining, art, fashion, and meaningful conservation experiences** all in one place. Mornings can begin with lions and rhinos in **Nairobi National Park**; afternoons might be spent hand-feeding Rothschild giraffes at the **Giraffe Centre** or visiting the renowned **elephant** **orphanage** to see calves rescued and rehabilitated for release. Layer in boutique museums, design studios, coffee farm tours, and curated shopping at craft markets, and Nairobi becomes far more than a stopover—it’s an **immersive urban chapter** in your Kenyan story.
Best Time to Visit:
Year-round. For the park and outdoor experiences, the drier months (June–October, December–February) are clearest; April–May and November bring short rains but also lush scenery and fewer crowds.
What to Expect:
- Nairobi National Park game drives at sunrise with the city skyline as your backdrop.
Conservation highlights: **elephant orphanage visit** (timed nursery feeds), **Giraffe****Centre**, and optional behind-the scenes conservation talks.
Culture & history: **Karen Blixen Museum**, **Nairobi National Museum**, contemporary galleries, and vibrant street art.
Leisure & lifestyle: curated **Maasai Market** shopping, **Karura Forest** walks, specialty coffee tastings, chef-led dining, and rooftop sundowners.
A range of **luxury boutique hotels and urban retreats**—perfect for refreshing pre-/post safari stays with spa treatments and private transfers.