Half Day Tour: Visit Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre in Nairobi

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 - Our accredited guide will meet & take you to the elephant orphanage. Enjoy this guided session with experienced guides & keepers from this sanctuary which takes place between 11 am to 12 noon daily, learning the efforts made by this sanctuary in elephant conservation in Kenya. Nonetheless, get to enjoy the view of these…
What's Included
  • Entry/admission to 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 and pottery from clay
  • Donation fee for Elephant Orphanage
What's Not Included
  • Statutory Park fee Adult ($43), Child ($22) required to access elephant orphanage.
  • Lunch available for purchase
  • Tips & gratuities
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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264cynthiaj
Apr 9, 2025
From Nairobi with Love! - A great experience! Sam picked me up at the start and he was very professional and courteous throughout the tour. Lovely man! The tour included experiencing the giraffes and elephants up close which I loved. They are well looked after and have their own personalities. Feeding the giraffes and touching the elephants was amazing, guided by Sam who impassed knowledgeable information about the animals. The centre / park guides and keepers were also very knowledgeable about the animals and seemed to genuinely know the animals and care about them. We finished off at the Kobe Tough bead factory where I met and spoke to the beautiful ladies who made these creative beads. The guide there shared some interesting facts and watched the ladies making beads and even had a go myself guided patiently by one of the lovely ladies. The highlight though was the rhythmic singing and dancing the group performed which I joined in with. So much fun! I highly recommend this amazing tour!
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Filip
Apr 6, 2025
Fantastic experience - Fantastic experience meeting the elephants. Would definitely recommend. The project is extremely important, supporting it is a must.
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510melindah
Mar 16, 2025
Rustic Nature Tours offers a personal - What a great tour this was! Sam, my guide picked me up promptly at my hotel and conversed with me route about Nairobi. He was knowledgeable about the history and current events of the city. Sam offered much information about giraffes at the sanctuary and got me into the elephant orphanage early and secured a great spot to stand so that I could be close to the beautiful babies. I highly recommend this tour as Well as Sam!
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Q7363copaigek
Mar 16, 2025
Definitely Recommend! - Definitely recommend- Kelvin is an excellent tour guide who made the day great. He is very knowledgeable, and made sure I had the best possible experience at both Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage. We also went to the Kobe Bead Center which was a must see place, and he knew the best spots for shopping and food along the journey. Can’t recommend enough!
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Rueenrose
Feb 20, 2025
Elephants, Beads, Giraffes, oh my! - I booked this tour last minute through Viator but in hindsight would have preferred to book directly with the service company. Kelvin was super informative of the animals, very accommodating, and gave me some extra recommendations for after my tour. He was very patient with my questions and how long I wanted to take at each location. Would recommend!
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Jessicaf0475
Feb 9, 2025
Wonderful visit to the Giraffe Center and Sheldrick Trust elephant orphanage! - This was a really special experience! The giraffe center was wonderful, and the Sheldrick Trust elephant orphanage was next level. Sam, my guy, was kind, knowledgeable, and engaging. I truly enjoyed my time spent with him and would recommend this tour to anyone.
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Northstar594930
Jan 31, 2025
Adopt an elephants - Great experience , we loved little elephants and the presentation was great. We adopted an elephant and it was such a great experience
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Amandanb5723ld
Jan 26, 2025
A must try experience! 5 stars - We went on this day trip with Denish and Purity. We had a wonderful experience. They greeted us at the hotel promptly, our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. They took us to a great spot for lunch. This is a must try experience if in Nairobi!
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Kristin_n
Jan 26, 2025
Perfect day in Kenya with baby elephants and giraffes - Kelvin at Rustic Nature tours made our first day so special in Kenya. He is an extremely experienced guide who is passionate about the animals, people, and culture in his country. We had a spectacular day because of his wealth of knowledge, and positive spirit. We were able to get incredible pictures and experience the baby elephants and giraffes up close because he is determined to have his guests have the best day ever. When in Kenya, we highly recommend booking the Baby Elephant and Giraffe Sanctuary tour with Rustic Nature Tours!
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Kristinnb7824gk
Jan 26, 2025
Perfect day in Kenya! - Kelvin at Rustic Nature tours made our first day so special in Kenya. He is an extremely experienced guide who is passionate about the animals, people, and culture in his country. We had a spectacular day because of his wealth of knowledge, and positive spirit. We were able to get incredible pictures and experience the baby elephants and giraffes up close because he is determined to have his guests have the best day ever. When in Kenya, we highly recommend booking the Baby Elephant and Giraffe Sanctuary tour with Rustic Nature Tours!
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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).