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The 15 Best Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Tours

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The two sit fifteen minutes apart in Langata and are almost always sold as one morning. The orphanage opens for a single hour, so the 15 below live or die on their timing. Prices, pickups and what each includes.

Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center - What you may see during the four-hour game drive
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Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

1.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · from $80Our pick

Start before sunrise with a four-hour Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof 4x4 van, then visit the Sheldrick elephant nursery, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory if selected. Guides such as John, George, Junior, and Anthony are praised for sharp spotting and friendly service.

“The guide and driver did an amazing job spotting wildlife in the park, even finding a baby rhino and mother. It was amazing. The guide also helped our group get up front at the elephant orphanage so we had a great view of the feeding. This was an awesome day trip. It was better than I hoped it would be!”

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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options - The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Feeding
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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

2.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $35

Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Kazuri Beads Factory with hotel transfers. Guides such as Jonathan, Isaac, and Charles are praised for clear wildlife facts and flexible pacing. Optional stops include Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya, or a Nairobi National Park game drive.

“Very fun day out with the elephants and the giraffes. Offering bottled water in the van would be a nice bonus for tourists especially in the heat. I loved the Massai women making beads. The dance and singing were extra special.”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its rescued elephants
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

3.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

You’ll combine a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Henry, and Harrison are known for sharp animal spotting and helpful photography. Plan for a long day and pay attraction fees separately.

“Our safari on Friday, 5 December 2025 was truly an unforgettable experience, and this is largely thanks to Jonatan, who was both our driver and guide for the entire day. From the moment we met him, Jonatan was punctual, professional, and extremely kind. He made us feel comfortable right away and clearly takes great pride in his work. The itinerary was perfectly organized and never rushed. Everything was well paced, smooth, and stress-free, which allowed us to fully enjoy each place without feeling rushed. During the safari in Nairobi National Park, Jonatan’s guiding really stood out. He has an excellent knowledge of wildlife and the environment, a great eye for…”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - The midday break and what is not included
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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

4.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176Top rated

Spend about two hours at the Giraffe Centre, learning about endangered Rothschild’s giraffes and feeding them safely, then enjoy lunch and a three-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park. Private guides such as George, Albert, Tony, and Black Santa are praised for sharp animal spotting and flexible early starts.

“The tour guide was so kind, He tried to show animal in the national park and drived over and over I really recommend this tour; you can experience Great Nature with this tour”

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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip - Starting with Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

5.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $90

Start with Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, then watch rescued elephants feed and play at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Finish at the Kobe Bead Factory, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and optional small-group travel. Guides such as Stephen and Titus are praised for timing and photo help.

“We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Steve, he adjusted the tour according to the weather so we could see everything with sunshine and did the inside things during rain. Thanks for the great daytripđź‘Ś”

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Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour - Seeing Baby Elephants at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

6.Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · from $95

Spend six hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, and a local bead factory. You can feed Rothschild giraffes, watch baby elephants take milk from giant bottles, and learn about conservation with guides such as Stephen Mutuku and Joe. Hotel pickup is included.

“I went with 80 year old mom. Not suitable for people with mobility issues. Have to pay national park fee for a one hour exhibit. Not worth it if you will see elephants on a safari.”

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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center - Why the private vehicle changes the day
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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

7.Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $175

Spend about eight hours with a private guide, starting with a three-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the Giraffe Centre for two hours. Hotel pickup, park admissions, water, and a customized pop-up-roof safari vehicle are included.

“At Nairobi National Park we saw such a diverse amount of wildlife. But the best was how many lions we saw. We saw 4 lions feasting on a kill. Then a lion sauntered through the people in vehicles and soon after another calm lion just sitting among us!!!! Wow! Guide was so kind and a great planner to make the most of the tour!”

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Day Tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum - Karen Blixen’s House and the Story Behind Out of Africa
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Day tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum

8.Day tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $95

Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and Kobe Tough bead factory. Your private vehicle, hotel pickup within Nairobi CBD, guide, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as George, Meshack, Peter, and Stephen have led past tours.

“Getting to learn about Giraffes and how they live was amazing...Narrated by an awesome park ranger. Visiting the Muzuri bead factory was amazing and having lunch at Carnival”

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Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour - The 9:30 pickup and drive through Nairobi
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Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

9.Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $40

Meet orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then feed Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. English-speaking guides such as Sam, Titus, and Faith handle transport, reservations, city commentary, and photos. The compact tour suits a Nairobi stopover, though park and entry fees need careful checking.

“The guide, Sam, was lovely and very knowledgeable. Everything ran smoothly and we had a great day. Recommend doing this if you don’t have time for a full safari.”

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Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi - At Sheldrick, the 11 a.m. elephant nursery presentation
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Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi

10.Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $95

Start with Nairobi’s rescued elephants, then visit the Giraffe Centre to feed Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation. Private pickup, drop-off, and a guide such as Kelvin, Sam, Faith, or Meshack make the day easy. Kobe Tough beads is included, while the Sheldrick park fee is extra.

“Kelvin was an excellent guide - thoughtful, knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Highly recommended. The tour was awesome. The elephants and giraffes were adorable. And we got so close. Love that these centers exist to support and conserve the wildlife.”

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Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum. - Meeting conservation at the Giraffe Centre
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Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

11.Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews

Start at 6 a.m. with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum. BigFoot Adventures provides an air-conditioned safari van, driver-guide, bottled water, and hotel pickup.

“You basically get dropped off if your hotel is in central Nairobi at around 1PM. I feel like we could've spend more time doing the game drive in Nairobi National Park. I was disappointed as I was not able to visit the Elephant orphanage even if Read more”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - What the four-hour park visit is really worth
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

12.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $23

Start early with guide James, Watson, or another English-speaking driver-guide for a Nairobi National Park game drive, then visit the David Sheldrick elephant orphanage and Giraffe Centre. You can hand-feed giraffes, meet baby elephants, and return to Nairobi by mid-afternoon.

“It was amazing, in half day we saw so many animals, our gamedriver was excellent and we had amazing service with this company. THANK YOU🥰”

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Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi - Meeting elephant calves at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi

13.Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $115

Spend about 10 hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, Kobe Tough Beads, and Bomas of Kenya. Hotel pickup, transport, admission, and a guide are included. Guides such as Stephen, Kelvin, Titus, and Victor have led past departures.

“Great tour! Titus was a great tour guide while traveling to each destination. Seeing the giraffes and elephants was magical.”

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Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi - The 11 a.m. elephant nursery at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi

14.Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $135

Spend about 10 hours exploring Nairobi’s wildlife and culture with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, and stops at the Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kobe Tough beads, and Bomas of Kenya. Guides such as Stephen, Titus, Simon, and Wellington are praised for warm service, but confirm the extra Nairobi National Park fee before booking.

“The whole day was great. We loved the Giraffe Center and the Elephant Orphanage. Our driver Simon was wonderful.”

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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour - The Sheldrick elephant orphanage adds a human story
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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

15.Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $50

Start around 5:30am in an open-roof safari van for a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park. Then visit the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and a bead workshop. Guides such as Watson, James, and Douglas are praised for sharp wildlife spotting.

“Outstanding views of many animals. Driver aggressively pursued the best few spots. Driver was friendly and very helpful. National Park was probably the highlight. Giraffe Center was interesting but not really exciting. The elephant Center was vRead more”

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