Nairobi Wildlife Tour: Elephants & Giraffes

Experience a half day tour in Nairobi, visiting the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre. Learn about conservation efforts and see Kenya’s famous animals up close.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - An accredited guide will greet and accompany visitors to the elephant orphanage. This guided session, held daily from 11 am to 12 noon, offers insights into the sanctuary’s efforts in elephant conservation in Kenya. Visitors can enjoy watching the baby elephants and capture memorable moments through photography. During…
What's Included
  • Entry/admission giraffe center
  • Pick up and drop off at your place of stay
  • Complementary Beads tour to Kobe tough women’s factory - Learn to Make Jewelry Pottery from clay
  • Donation fee for elephant orphanage
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Discover and delight in Nairobi’s premier wildlife attractions, offering a chance to observe Kenya’s renowned animals right in the city. A knowledgeable guide will lead you to the elephant orphanage trust and the giraffe center, where you can learn about these magnificent creatures and the conservation initiatives dedicated to their protection in the…

Location
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Mbagathi Road, Kws Workshop Entrance - Nairobi National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_j
Aug 26, 2026
Tour guide driver was... - Tour guide driver was great. She told us where to stand for the best experience and was very knowledgeable about the elephants and the giraffes. We had a local traditional lunch based on the recommendation of our driver. What a great experience
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Pathmelian
Aug 21, 2026
Great experience - It was a very good experience, Faith is a great guide who always directs you to the best experience. She helps get the giraffes' attention and takes a lot of photos. It also directed you to the best place to see the elephants and helped me with the purchase of the national park ticket.
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442oliverq
Aug 19, 2026
Half day trip to giraffe centre and Sheldrick wildlife trust nursery - The whole day was seamless. From pick up to drop off I was looked after and guided through bead factory, giraffe centre and elephant orphanage with knowledge and kindness. We stopped for lunch which was also delicious
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Philipsg2844jw
Aug 10, 2026
Excellent tour by Rustic Nature Tours - The tour overall was excellent. A special thanks to Kelvin and Calvin and Rustic Nature tours. We booked the tour at the last minute and were very worried that we would not get into the Elephant orphanage but were reassured by Calvin and Kelvin and not only got in, but ended up being on the front row! The Giraffe Centre was also excellent and Kelvin insured that we fed a number of different giraffes. The Kobe Strong bead making tour was also excellent. Overall, we were very glad we booked this and are very grateful once again.
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Mary_h
Jul 27, 2026
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful hands on experience with the giraffes and up close and personal with the orphan elephants. We also enjoyed the bead factory, they do incredible work. Calvin was very informative and found a great restaurant for lunch. Overall a great experience.
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Raeannb2025
Jul 26, 2026
Highly Recommend! - This was truly a wonderful experience made even better by an awesome guide, Faith. She was knowledgeable on the places we visited along with answering all my questions about living in Nairobi.
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I4699auemilyt
Jul 22, 2026
Great trip - A perfect trip for our 24 hour stopover in Nairobi. We really enjoyed all 3 parts. Yes the orphanage was busy but the crowd is well managed and we got there early enough for our excellent guide, Douglas, to make sure we had a good view of feeding time. The only downside is having to pay for tickets to the park just to access the orphanage which added considerably to the cost. If you have time, book a game drive as well to make it more worth it.
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Culture47953046130
Jul 14, 2026
Faith is the best guide - Faith, my guide, was excellent. She was friendly, very knowledgeable, and professional. She didn’t rush me. She took me to a local restaurant where I had the best food, all fresh.
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Road09246992831
Jun 23, 2026
Baby Elephants? Of course you do. - Perfect 1/2 day to get you warmed up to Nairobi and the animals! Really fun.
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Pilar
May 29, 2026
We enjoyed very much. - We enjoyed the visit very much and our guide was kind and expert. He arrived punctually and drives very well.
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From $92
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).