Half-Day Nairobi Tour: David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
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Safari Overview
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: Approx. 4–5 hours
Start/End: Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Suggested Start Time: 9:30 AM (to arrive in time for the 11:00 AM elephant feeding)
Tour Overview
This half-day experience takes you to two of Nairobi’s top wildlife conservation centers. Begin your morning with a heartwarming visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where rescued baby elephants are cared for and rehabilitated. Then head to the Giraffe Centre, home to the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, where you can feed and interact with these gentle giants.
Perfect for travelers with limited time in the city, this tour combines education, conservation, and unforgettable close-up wildlife encounters — all without leaving Nairobi.
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| 2 | Usd 310 | |
| 4 | Usd 230 | |
| 6 | Usd 205 | |
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Tour Plan
Pick-Up: You’ll be picked up from your hotel, residence, or airport in a private vehicle by your professional driver-guide.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Elephant Orphanage)
Located inside Nairobi National Park, this world-renowned center is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned baby elephants and rhinos.
- Arrive just before 11:00 AM, the only public visiting hour of the day
- Watch the baby elephants being bottle-fed and playing in the mud
- Learn the personal rescue stories of each elephant from the caretakers
- Discover how the orphans are gradually reintroduced into the wild
- You may optionally adopt an elephant (for a small donation) and receive updates on its progress
A deeply moving experience that highlights Kenya’s commitment to wildlife conservation.
Giraffe Centre
After your visit to the orphanage, continue to the Giraffe Centre in the leafy suburb of Karen, about 30 minutes away.
- Home to the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, this education and breeding center lets you get up close to the tallest land mammals
- Feed giraffes from a raised platform and even get a giraffe “kiss” (if you're brave!)
- Explore the Gogo River nature trail for a short forest walk
- Learn about giraffe conservation efforts and the work of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW)
Drop-Off: After your visit, your driver will take you back to your hotel, residence, or to the airport for your onward journey.
