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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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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Stephanie_l
May 23, 2026
Surreal Experience - Amazing experience the guide Calvin was fantastic. Be careful at Giraffe Center they head butt you. Elephant orphanage gets very crowded rush to get a spot in front. Just an unforgettable experience
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Jayce
May 18, 2026
Elephant sanctuary and giraffe center - Faith was our driver. She was so amazing. Made us feel welcomed and safe. She took us to a great spot for lunch and had lots of information about both centres.
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Dawn_s
May 4, 2026
Great experience - Flawless experience with courteous and helpful guide. Enjoyable half day without the worry of planning on your own.
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Priscillat509
Mar 15, 2026
Fun filled half-day with up close elephant and giraffe encounter - Highly recommend! This was an amazing and efficient half-day getting up close and personal with baby elephants and giraffes: At the orphan sanctuary our guide ushered us to exactly best spot to watch and pet the animals. You can’t go up to the elephants but if they come to you, you can pet them. Bonus was our guide knew the names and personalities of the giraffes along with their dating history - so feeding giraffes at Rothschild was fun and informative. We also learned some basics of Swahili to boot! Asante sana!
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182berthap
Feb 20, 2026
A must see! - Beautiful place to see the orphan elephants, baby rhino, and baby zebra.
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W1867qgerikl
Feb 12, 2026
Excellent assistance - Kelvin was an excellent guide and driver, answering all our questions and getting us to where we needed to be. Thank you
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Sophie_m
Feb 12, 2026
Amazing trip - request Faith as a guide! - We had an amazing time with our guide Faith, she was great super kind, knowledge and sweet. She could answer all out many questions not only about the animals but life in Nairobi too. At Sheldrick, Faith rushed ahead and secured us THE BEST spot for the baby elephants which was great because it got so busy. Similarly with the giraffes she knew all the best spots and even the giraffes by name - super cool. The trip to the Kobe Beads was great, getting to see and support the women was really special. Before coming to Nairobi I was worried about harmful tourism/ patronising the local people or even exploiting them in any way but this tour was greta, we learnt about Kenyan society, politics and culture as well as meeting some cool animals. Highlight of my trip to Nairobi - without a doubt.
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Fatima
Feb 3, 2026
Must-Do Tour in Nairobi 💕Highly Recommend- Amazing half-day tour to the Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre with Faith🙏 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Faith was absolutely exceptional. From the very first moment, she was professional, attentive, kind, and extremely reliable. She guided me through the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre with great knowledge, perfect timing, and genuine care, always making sure I felt comfortable, safe, and well informed. What truly sets Faith apart is her warmth and professionalism combined. She is calm, friendly, highly organized, and anticipates every detail. The experience felt smooth, relaxed, and very well planned. If you are looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and genuinely wonderful driver and guide in Nairobi, I cannot recommend Faith enough. I would choose her again without hesitation. 💥🙏🦓🦏🐘🦒💕😘
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Mark
Jan 15, 2026
Wonderful Elephant and Giraffe Experience - This was a perfect half - 3/4 day trip to experience Nairobi’s natural and cultural heritage! Faith was the best tour guide, picking us up promptly at the starting time to begin our day. We started with learning about the art of bead making and leatherwork, with beautiful pieces in every color imaginable available to browse without any high-pressure sales tactics. Then the elephants and the giraffes were the star of the day! Faith helped make sure we had the perfect viewing spot for the baby elephants. We got so close we could touch them (if they let us!) and they left us elephant souvenirs of mud splatters from playing in the mud. The giraffes were docile, and hungry! They really get close to you, and gently eat out of your hand. Faith helped give us the history of the center, showed us how to feed, and helped us take pictures. I highly recommend this tour to any/all that have a free day or limited time for activities in Nairobi.
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From $95
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).