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Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre & Nairobi National Park

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16 Ratings

Nairobi

Experience Nairobi's wildlife: feed giraffes, watch baby elephants, and explore Nairobi National Park. Discover the stories behind each animal.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Giraffe Centre - Here you’ll have the chance to interact with the Rothschild giraffe on a personal level. The center provides one with the opportunity of learning more about the Rothschilds giraffe, characteristics, behavioral traits, geographical distribution & what the center is all about. At the center one is able to feed the giraffe with special pellets , & also have a 40minute class session on the giraffe distribution in Kenya & East Africa. One can also embark on a guided nature walk through giraffe sanctuary for a relaxing natural atmosphere. One can take photos as they feed & watch the giraffes. - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a special organization that rehabilitates young orphaned elephants. Learn the stories behind how the elephants got there and how they will be cared for and process of re-introduction of the elephants back into the wild. You’ll see the orphaned baby elephants receiving there specially formulated milk formula and also if close by have a chance to touch the elephants. - KOBE TOUGH beads & leather - You will then be driven to Kobe Beads Centre. This is a pottery company that makes one of the worlds beautiful beads. You will be taken through all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also unique charity, as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhoods who earn a living to support their families. It’s a women empowerment center for the community. You have the option of been driven for lunch and then later be dropped at the hotel/apartment or airport for your flight. - Nairobi National Park - (OPTIONAL) Enjoy Nairobi National Park only 7 kms from the Nairobi bustling City Centre where you have chance to see 4 of the Big 5 (expect the elephant) against the backdrop of the city tall buildings. Nairobi National Park Kenya’s first ever National Park is a unique and unspoilt wildlife haven within sight of the city’s skyline. Rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, lion and plenty of antelopes and gazelles can be seen roaming in this open plains country with a section of highland forest as well as stretches of broken bush country, deep, rocky valleys and gorges with scrub and long grass. Ornithologists catch with over 300 bird species including the Secretary bird, crowned cranes, vultures, peckers and many more. After enjoying the park, we will proceed to the elephant sanctuary still within the park and enjoy baby elephants.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional tour guide
Pick up and drop off
Bottled drinking water
Entry/admission at the Giraffe Center/Elephant Orphanage

What's Not Included

conservation park fee adult (US$43); child (US$23) required to access the elephant orphanage.
Lunch available for purchase
Tips & gratuities

Additional Information

Get up-close with the endangered Rothschilds giraffe at the Giraffe center. The tour accords you the opportunity to interact with giraffe by seeing them with their special pellets. You’ll also get to learn more of the Giraffe species distribution in Kenya & the available species in Kenya.
Get to see the orphaned baby elephants as they receive their specially formulated milk formula. You’ll also here the story behind each elephant as they have different circumstances and reasons for them been at the sanctuary. We will provide you with a strategic spot where you’ll be able to enjoy the baby elephants as they pass by. Enjoy a mad bath as the baby elephants’ bond and play. Enjoy it all with the choice of Nairobi National Park.

Statutory conservation park fees are paid through the E-CITIZEN online platform. NO cash is accepted.
Visits to the Elephant Orphanage Trust must be reserved in advance and can get booked up. Early advanced booking will enable us to give you a seamless experience.

Location

Giraffe Centre

Duma Rd

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Briangr9359og

Jun 14, 2024

This is what you need to do when in Nairobi - Kelvin was an AMAZING tour guide. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of this incredible experience. HIGHEST recommendation.