Private Full-Day Guided Tour: Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage
Why we love it?
The Private Full-Day Guided Tour to the Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage offers an immersive wildlife experience in Nairobi, Kenya. Lasting six hours, this tour is ideal for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone looking to engage with conservation efforts. Participants will enjoy personalized attention from a professional guide as they visit the Giraffe Center, where they can feed and learn about endangered Rothschild giraffes, followed by a visit to the Elephant Orphanage, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. This tour stands out for its intimate setting and the opportunity to connect with these remarkable animals while supporting vital conservation initiatives.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off within Nairobi
- Elephant Orphanage entrance fee
- Giraffe Center entrance fee
- Private Tour
- Professional Guide
Exclusions
- Lunch Own expense (Available for Purchase)
Itinerary
Step 1
Start your tour with pick up at your Nairobi Accommodation/Hotel. The first stop will be at Giraffe Center to see some Rothschild giraffes. The center's main purpose is to protect and help with the breeding of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Under the supervision of a professional, you can feed the giraffes from a raised observation platform. These platforms allow the visitors to come eye-to-eye with the giraffes. The center also has a large auditorium where visitors can listen to talks about Giraffe conservation and a various activities the center is involved in.
Step 2
The next stop will be David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where you will get great views of elephant calves. Daphne Sheldrick, as part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation, rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies.
Step 3
You will then be driven to Kazuri Beads factory a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. Have lunch (own expense) at Bomas of Kenya then enter auditorium for cultural dances
Please Note
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pick up available at Airbnb and Private Apartments
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
