Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Tour – Overview
This tour is one of Nairobi’s most iconic wildlife experiences, ideal for a half-day outing. It combines two key conservation sites located just outside the city center:
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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A sanctuary for orphaned baby elephants rescued from the wild.
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Visitors can witness feeding and mud play during public hours (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
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Learn about elephant rescue and rehabilitation.
Giraffe Centre
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Home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe.
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Visitors can hand-feed giraffes from a raised platform.
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Includes an education center and a short forest trail walk.