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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip
4.5921054 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.5921054 out of 5 stars
228 reviews

Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, stop at the Giraffe Center, see Rothschild giraffes, and visit the Kazuri Bead Factory. Enjoy all park fees already included in the price.

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Duration 3 - 8 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Your hotel in Nairobi
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sharifa – Trinidad and Tobago

This activity was fun and extremely educational! The staff at the Sheldrick Trust Elephant Orphanage provided a thorough segment on elephant conservation and each of the baby elephants that were rescued and brought to the center. My driver Stephen/guide from Gracepatt Tours was excellent, kind and helpful.

K
Kristina – Kenya

I had a wonderful day and Titus was a great guide who provided me with a lot of valuable and interesting information. Elephant orphanage and giraffe center are definitely worth visiting and will count as one of the most memorable experiences!

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Highlights

  • Play with mischevious elephants
  • Get up close and personal with Rothschild's giraffes
  • Marvel at stunning bead jewellery handcrafted by African women

Full description

After getting picked up from your hotel in Nairobi, head to the Giraffe Center, where you can see giraffes living in a semi-wild state. Learn about their behaviors, traits and conservation efforts.  You will also get the opportunity to feed these gentle giants. 

Next, head to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Take a walk through the center where baby elephants wait to be fed. Watch them play in the water, gargle their milk, and discover each elephant's personal stories. 
Once the youngest is fed, it's time to feed the 2-3-year-olds, some of whom are old enough to feed themselves. Watch as they hold their giant milk bottles in their trunks and make quick work of several gallons of milk. 

Your final stop before heading back to Nairobi will be the Kazuri Beads Factory. Get the opportunity to admire the beautiful beads and pottery which have been handcrafted by African women.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Giraffe Center and/or Elephant Orphanage entry ticket (depending on option chosen)
  • Nairobi National Park game drive (fi option chosen)
  • Lunch
  • Nairobi National Park conservancy fee ($45 per person)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets

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  • The orphanage is in the Nairobi National park, so there is an additional fee of $45 per adult and $25 per child for park conservation

From $90 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 228 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Sharifa – Trinidad and TobagoDecember 12, 2024 – Verified booking
This activity was fun and extremely educational! The staff at the Sheldrick Trust Elephant Orphanage provided a thorough segment on elephant conservation and each of the baby elephants that were rescued and brought to the center. My driver Stephen/guide from Gracepatt Tours was excellent, kind and helpful.
K
Kristina – KenyaNovember 6, 2024 – Verified booking
I had a wonderful day and Titus was a great guide who provided me with a lot of valuable and interesting information. Elephant orphanage and giraffe center are definitely worth visiting and will count as one of the most memorable experiences!
B
Ben – United KingdomAugust 16, 2024 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Stephen was amazing and I can not be more thankful for how he looked after our group. As part of this we had our 1 year old and 2 year old and he looked after them and loved them as his own.

Product ID: 265127

Activity provider:GRACEPATT SAFARIS
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