Giraffe Centre tours, things to do and tickets

Spend the day visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to observe baby and young orphaned elephants: viewing is strictly between 11am and 12pm.  you'll visit the Giraffe Center to experience a supervised feeding session. NB: On Christmas Day 25th December - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage will be closed for Holiday, we will offer alternative

Get up close and personal with one of Africa’s most iconic animals at the Giraffe Centre, just a short drive from Nairobi. This incredible sanctuary is home to the endangered Rothschild's giraffes and was created by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. Originally started with the rescue of a single giraffe calf, the center now offers visitors a rare chance to interact with giraffes in a safe, semi-wild setting. You'll have the unforgettable experience of feeding these gentle giants from a raised platform — and maybe even get a “giraffe kiss” if you’re lucky! Stroll along a peaceful nature trail through indigenous forest to the Gogo River, where you might spot warthogs, birds, and other local wildlife. Your guide will share fascinating facts about giraffe conservation and the center's history, making this visit both fun and educational. Perfect for families, couples, and animal lovers, this half-day tour is a must-do when in Nairobi.

Follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen, the Danish writer who lived in Kenya in the early 1900s, on this 4-hour tour from Nairobi. As you travel toward the Ngong Hills, you'll feel like you've been swept onto the set of 'Out of Africa' the moment you arrive at the Karen Blixen Museum, her old colonial farmhouse that features some of her original items. Explore the gardens, where old coffee machines have laid untouched for decades, and then continue to the Giraffe Centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Nairobi ‘City in the Sun’ is the capital of Kenya and boasts one of the finest climates in the world. On the tour, drive by Nairobi landmarks including railway museum, the law courts, parliament buildings and the uniquely shaped Kenyatta International Conference Centre and pick up a few bargains at the colourful city market. From here, proceed to the Carnivore Restaurant for lunch - this is one of Africa’s greatest eating experiences, made famous for its succulent steaks, game meat and great African hospitality. Following lunch, head out of town to Karen Blixen Museum, you feel swept immediately onto the film set of Out of Africa. From here visit the Giraffe Centre, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe lives in peace. With an elevated viewing-cum-feeding platform, this tour is wonderful for children.