Safari Activities

Giraffe Center Nairobi

Here, visitors can feed giraffes from a treetop platform, walk a nature trail to the Gogo River, and learn about wildlife conservation on-site

“Home to a towering crew of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre supports conservation work and educational programs across Kenya ”

Excursion Overview

Enjoy sights of some of the biggest animals that wander the face of Earth with a visit to Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. Run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW), the centre main objective is to secure the imperiled Rothschild giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi, which is found to roam about in free and protected captivity around the meadows of East Africa. Over the years the programme has had tremendous victory, bringing about the presentation of a few reproducing varieties of Rothschild Giraffe into Kenyan national parks. There are also various other animals around, including a number of tame warthogs, and a wooded 95-acre (40-hectare) nature sanctuary across the road, which is a good area for birdwatching.

The Entry Fee is USD 15 per person or approximately Ksh 1,950 per person in Kenya shillings. Visiting timings are 9 am to 5pm daily. You may also opt to combine this tour of Nairobi with a trip to the nearby David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery and a stop for lunch at a charming restaurant in the same area

The Experience

Our Driver-Guide collects you from your hotel at 9.30am for transfer to Giraffe Centre. Spend an about an hour or two watching and interacting with the Giraffe here. [ You may touch, feed and even kiss these gentle animals ]. Visitors are free to watch closely and take photos. At 12pm we will transfer you back to your hotel on wards to your preferred drop off location.

A little lesson in history

The Giraffe Center was first opened in response to the endangered status of the Rothschild giraffe, the population of which had declined, reaching a low of 130 animals in the wild as a result of agricultural practices in their native habitat.

Successful fundraising efforts secured monies to move four herds of these graceful animals to Lake Nakuru National Park, Nasalot Game Reserve, Mwea Game Reserve and Ruma National Park, and the success of these efforts has increased the population to over 500 individual giraffes in Kenya alone. The most exciting part of your tour visit to the Giraffe Center is the experience of seeing these animals up close and even feeding them!

To raise awareness, the center provides free environmental education to young Kenyans and promotes conservation efforts of endangered species in Kenya. The Giraffe Center is open daily and the majority of your entrance fee goes toward supporting the important efforts of the organization. For those who want an up, close and personal wildlife experiences with Rothschild giraffes, Kenya Toursa and Safaris recommends staying at the premier Giraffe Manor, a distinct country home adjacent to the center.