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Giraffe Centre

Kindly note that pickup time starts from 5:20am to 6am depending with your pickup location or hotel Join a full day comprehensive tour of the most important sites around Nairobi. Pickup from 5:30am to 6:00am and start with Nairobi National Park, then David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Center, and finish the tour with the Kobe Beads factory. Embark on a full-day trip great for animal lovers, taking visitors up close and personal with Africa’s majestic wildlife. Enjoy a 4-hour game drive through Nairobi National Park where you can see cheetahs, hyenas, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, many species of birds, and even the rare black rhino. Move on to tour an elephant orphanage and a giraffe sanctuary to feed and learn more about these animals. Finish the day with a visit to the Kobe Beads factory before heading back to your hotel.

Following an early pickup from your accommodation in Nairobi, take a short ride to the Nairobi National Park going straight for an adventurous game drive. Discover the park and all its major animals. Experience the sight of wildlife grazing majestically against the backdrop of the city skyline. The game drive will run up to 11:00 AM. After, head to the Giraffe Center, a nonprofit organization that helps educate people about endangered animals and environmental protection. Learn about giraffes from the guides and have the option to feed them by hand under the supervision of trained staff. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant and rhino orphanage inside the western end of Nairobi National Park offers a wonderful opportunity to see baby elephants being fed milk from bottles. The keepers will give you a lecture on each of them, explaining their names and the stories of how they were orphaned. It’s a great place to go and adopt a baby elephant.

This is a full day comprehensive tour of the most important sites around Nairobi. You will start with Nairobi National Park, then David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Kobe Beads then Giraffe center. Animal lovers will love this full-day tour that takes visitors up close and personal with Africa’s majestic wildlife. First, enjoy a 4-hour game drive through Nairobi National Park where you can see cheetahs, hyenas, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, many species of birds, and even the rare black rhino. Next, tour an elephant orphanage and a giraffe sanctuary to feed and learn more about these animals. Finish up the day with a visit to the Kobe Beads factory before heading back to your hotel.

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.

These two of Nairobi's top attractions give you the best experience within a few hours. get to know how these orphans are rescued and natured before they are released back into the wild. Enjoy feeding the giraffes and being close to them which will make your day. You will be picked up at 9;30 am then pass through the city line with the history of the city then arrive at the David Sheldrick wildlife trust at 10:20 a.m. With your reservations ready-made, you will enter to the sanctuary, and in a few minutes, the guiding will start at 11 am. The guide from the sanctuary will explain each and every elephant, where he was rescued from, the cause of the mother's death, and more history behind each of them. This last only for 1 hour till noon. After 12 noon, you will get back to the car and then head to Giraffe Center which is only 15 minutes from the elephant orphanage. Explore this sanctuary for endangered species of giraffes called the Roth child. Here, you will learn the difference between the 3 different species and learn why this species was going to extinct. Enjoy the feeding under the guidelines of the guides from the sanctuary for 1hour. After having a good experience from the sanctuary, will be now a good time to break for lunch before being dropped back to your place of stay with lifetime memories.

Our journey commences at the unique Nairobi National Park, an urban wilderness sanctuary where you can spot iconic African wildlife against a backdrop of the city skyline. Witness graceful giraffes, majestic lions, rhinos, and more in their natural habitat. The juxtaposition of the wild with the urban is truly mesmerizing, offering a surreal and unforgettable safari experience. The adventure continues with a visit to the Elephant Orphanage, operated by the renowned Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Here, you'll encounter the most endearing residents – baby elephants who have been rescued and are undergoing rehabilitation. Watch them being fed, playing, and even taking their daily mud baths. Their stories and personalities will warm your heart as you gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face in the wild. Expert guides will provide you with valuable insights into the region's rich wildlife and conservation efforts, offering a profound understanding of the vital work being done to protect Kenya's natural heritage. Learn about the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to safeguard these magnificent creatures and their habitats. By joining this tour, you actively contribute to wildlife conservation and the preservation of Kenya's unique ecosystems. Your visit to the Elephant Orphanage directly supports the rescue, care, and reintegration of orphaned elephants into the wild, making a meaningful impact on the future of these incredible animals. This tour is not just an excursion; it's a life-enriching experience that leaves you with lasting memories of Africa's wildlife and a profound appreciation for the tireless conservation efforts in place. By the end of the day, you'll carry with you a sense of wonder and a strong connection to Kenya's natural beauty.

We begin by picking you up from your hotel/apartment or home within Nairobi then drive to the Karen Blixen museum house where the coffee farmer/settler and author of Out of Africa lived from 1914 to 1931. The Museum house remains a serene environment that seems to belong to the past, surrounded by a tranquil garden and indigenous forest, with a splendid view of Karen’s beloved Ngong Hills. She honors the hills with the phrase ‘I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills’. Farm tools including a tractor from that period, wagons, ploughs, and original coffee processing factory equipment form part of this rich collection, as outdoor exhibits. A well-maintained luscious green gardens offer the best setting for all outdoor events including weddings and wedding receptions, corporate galas, and team building. In line with Karen’s passion for art, we support local and upcoming artists at the Karen’s Art Corner. Guided tours are offered continuously throughout the day by our well-trained multilingual guides. After Blixen, our guide will drive to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which happens only one hour per day from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon every day. We shall have a lunch break after the elephant orphanage at a local restaurant or tourist hotel within (your choice) Later on, you visit the Giraffe Center which is about 15 minutes from the elephant orphanage. After the Giraffe Center, our guide will drop you at your hotel or place of your choice within Nairobi.

Explore the Nairobi National Park in an open-roofed Tour Vehicle where you can spot the various species of birds and also lions, giraffes, and many more. Enjoy spectacular views of the bustling Nairobi city in the background as you explore the wild. Start your tour with a convenient morning pickup from your hotel. Get a head start on your day so you can maximise the amount of animals you see on this full-day adventure. View animals like playful monkeys as soon as you arrive at the gate. Pass by the Ivory Monument with your guide and driver and learn the fascinating history of it. Venture into the deep wild in search of animals and have your binoculars and camera ready to spot them. Conclude your 4-hour game drive and leave with a lot of memories and pictures of your adventure. Finish your day with a return trip to your hotel.

Immerse yourself in the magic of Kenya's wildlife on a full-day tour of Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, and the Giraffe Centre. This tour package will take you to three of Nairobi's most popular wildlife attractions, where you'll have the opportunity to see some of Africa's most iconic animals up close. Nairobi National Park is one of the oldest and most popular national parks in Kenya. It is located just a short drive from Nairobi city center, making it a convenient day trip destination. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and zebras. On your game drive, you'll be accompanied by an experienced guide who will help you spot animals and learn about their behavior. You'll also have the chance to take stunning photos of the animals and the beautiful African landscape. After, you'll visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage. This orphanage is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants. You'll learn about the elephants and the work that the orphanage does to help them. You'll also have the chance to see the baby elephants and interact with them up close. Your final stop on the tour is the Giraffe Centre. This conservation center is home to a herd of Rothschild's giraffes, which are one of the most endangered species of giraffes in the world. You'll learn about the giraffes and the conservation efforts that are being made to protect them. You'll also have the chance to feed the giraffes and take photos with them. This tour package is perfect for all ages and interests. It's a great way to learn about Kenya's wildlife and conservation efforts, and it's a lot of fun! Book your tour today and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Begin your 4-hour trip with a visit to the Giraffe Center, made famous by Daisy Rothschild, a giraffe calf rescued from the Western Kenya border. Daisy and her family form a small part of the herd, living in a semi-wild state at Giraffe Manor. Take the nature trail to the Gogo River and search for giraffes in the wild. You will have a chance to feed the giraffes by hand. Continue with a drive to Karen Blixen's home, made famous by the film, Out of Africa. Karen Blixen lived in the house from 1917 to 1931, when the farm was sold and she left Kenya. From the garden, enjoy magnificent views of the Ngong Hills. Visit nearby Kazuri Ltd. where African women offer paintings and necklaces for sale.