TRANSIT PASSENGER MINI SAFARI NAIROBI

TRANSIT PASSENGER MINI SAFARI NAIROBI

If you find yourself with a layover at JKIA airport in Nairobi, why not seize the opportunity for an enriching and exhilarating experience? Consider embarking on a transit passenger mini safari to the renowned Nairobi National Park—an extraordinary wildlife sanctuary uniquely situated within the confines of a capital city. As you journey through this exceptional habitat, you’ll be enveloped by expansive grass plains and acacia bushland, home to an impressive array of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, and majestic giraffes. All this while being treated to panoramic views of Nairobi’s dynamic skyline. This is not merely a stopover; it’s a chance to create lasting memories. After the tour, you will dropped at your city hotel the airport in time for your flight.

TRANSIT VISA REQUIREMENTS

Transit ETA ( Formally visa) is issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours.

Basic Requirements

1. Valid travel document not less than six months.
2. Valid onward ticket.
3. ETA (VISA)

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SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS

• Duration 

The mini safari will last between 2hrs and 4hrs at the park. The timings can also be fine tuned according to a traveller’s need.

• Transport

Pick up will be at the airport and drop off back at the airport. Safari vehicle type will be safari minivan.

Transit passenger mini safari itinerary

You will be picked from the airport and driven to Nairobi National Park through the east gate. Nairobi National Park has abundant wildlife. There are over 100 species of mammals and reptiles, and more than 400 species of birds. It is possible to see the big four of the big five here and they are the Lion, Leopard, Rhino and Buffalo. One of the key places to visit is the ivory burning site where elephant tusks and rhino horns have been torched by Kenyan presidents to show the country’s commitment to stop poaching. You will also be driven around in search of the parks diverse wildlife. In the course of the game drive, you will visit one of the several picnic sites to have a short break.

In case you have more time and at extra cost, there is an optional visit to the Nairobi Animal Orphanage which is located in the Nairobi National Park. It serves as treatments and rehabilitation center for wild animals. The Nairobi animal orphanage hosts lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, serval cats, rare Sokoke cats, warthogs, leopards, various monkeys, baboons and buffalo. Various birds can also be found in the orphanage including parrots, guinea fowls, crowned cranes and ostriches.

Another optional place to visit is the safari walk which is another attraction in Nairobi National Park. It is made up of raised wooded boardwalk that allows viewing of wildlife housed in the area. Visitors can view wildlife which they expect to see in Kenya’s game parks. It has a rich species of local trees.

After the tour, you will be taken back to the airport or dropped at your city hotel.

That is the end of Transit passenger mini safari Nairobi.