Nairobi boasts one of Africa’s largest and most culturally diverse populations. But even in such a bustling metropolis, wildlife remains a massive draw. This cosmopolitan capital is one of the only cities in the world with a safari park within its borders. A mere 15-minute drive from the city centre, you can enjoy a classic African wildlife experience at Nairobi National Park. Lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes roam the sun-soaked savanna here.

Additionally, step into a world of compassion at the Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage, a world-renowned sanctuary that rescues and rehabilitates infant elephants traumatised by poaching, drought, or conflict. Here you can cuddle baby elephants and later visit the Giraffe Centre, an excellent nearby sanctuary.