Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi
Overview
An all-inclusive tour of top Nairobi wildlife attractions, opening an opportunity to see Kenya’s famous animals, within Nairobi. A professional guide takes you directly to the elephant orphanage trust and the giraffe center to learn about them and the conservation efforts in place to protect these animals in the wild. Optional free complimentary tour to the beads women factory will enrich your experience.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your place of stay
- private tour with bottled water & professional guide
- Entry/admission elephant orphanage
- Entry/admission giraffe center
- Complementary Beads tour to Kobe tough women's factory-Learn to Make Jewelry Pottery from clay.
- optional souvenir/Maasai shopping, gemstones-very rare tanzanite & tsavorite on request
- Entry/Admission - Giraffe Centre
- Entry/Admission - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Kenya
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 baby elephants, & make great memories as you engage in photography. During this visit you also get to witness them having their bottle of milk as they relax & play engaging in sandbathes & a cool of mud bath in the heat of the day. You also have an opportunity to adopt & sponsor any of the orphaned baby elephants of your choice during this visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Giraffe Centre, Duma Rd, Nairobi Kenya
You will then be driven to the Giraffe centre where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species of giraffe known as the Rothschild Giraffe.
The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organization. Their main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: KOBE TOUGH beads & leather, Bogani East Road, Opposite Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
You will then be driven to the Kobe Beads Centre. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community.
You then have the option of being driven to lunch and then later be dropped at the hotel/apartment or airport for your flight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karen Blixen Museum, Karen Rd Langata, Nairobi Kenya
(OPTIONAL)Nestled in Nairobi's leafy suburbs, the Karen Blixen Museum stands as a timeless testament to the famed author of "Out of Africa". The guided tour unveils a house frozen in time, echoing tales from the 20th-century colonial Kenya. The original furniture, personal artifacts, and photographs provide an intimate glimpse into Blixen's life. Knowledgeable guides weave tales of her adventures, love affairs, challenges, and profound connection to the Kenyan landscape. The expansive gardens, once part of her coffee plantation, resonate with her pioneering spirit. Each room, especially her preserved study, where her literary masterpieces were birthed, offers an immersive experience into her world, making the tour not just an exploration of a house, but a deep dive into the life of an iconic figure in literature and Kenyan history.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Kenya
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 baby elephants, & make great memories as you engage in photography. During this visit you also get to witness them having their bottle of milk as they relax & play engaging in sandbathes & a cool of mud bath in the heat of the day. You also have an opportunity to adopt & sponsor any of the orphaned baby elephants of your choice during this visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Giraffe Centre, Duma Rd, Nairobi Kenya
You will then be driven to the Giraffe centre where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species of giraffe known as the Rothschild Giraffe.
The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organization. Their main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: KOBE TOUGH beads & leather, Bogani East Road, Opposite Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
You will then be driven to the Kobe Beads Centre. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community.
You then have the option of being driven to lunch and then later be dropped at the hotel/apartment or airport for your flight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Karen Blixen Museum, Karen Rd Langata, Nairobi Kenya
(OPTIONAL)Nestled in Nairobi's leafy suburbs, the Karen Blixen Museum stands as a timeless testament to the famed author of "Out of Africa". The guided tour unveils a house frozen in time, echoing tales from the 20th-century colonial Kenya. The original furniture, personal artifacts, and photographs provide an intimate glimpse into Blixen's life. Knowledgeable guides weave tales of her adventures, love affairs, challenges, and profound connection to the Kenyan landscape. The expansive gardens, once part of her coffee plantation, resonate with her pioneering spirit. Each room, especially her preserved study, where her literary masterpieces were birthed, offers an immersive experience into her world, making the tour not just an exploration of a house, but a deep dive into the life of an iconic figure in literature and Kenyan history.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Visits to the Elephant Orphanage Trust must be reserved in advance and can get booked up, so please check with the activity provider to ensure this experience is available for the date you have booked. Early advanced booking will enable us to give you a seamless experience.
- Statutory conservation fees are paid using the E-citizen platform online only. No cash is accepted at the gate.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Karen G
July 2023
Kelvin is clearly passionate about his job as a guide and wildlife. He shares his knowledge of the places we visited and the wonderful work that they do. His experience in visiting these places gives you the opportunity to experience them from the best vantage point.
Kelvin is clearly passionate about his job as a guide and wildlife. He shares his knowledge of the places we visited and the wonderful work that they do. His experience in visiting these places gives you the opportunity to experience them from the best vantage point.EasonJen
January 2023
Kelvin was the best tour guide! He was timely, knowledgeable and tailed our trip in the best way! I would highly recommend this group and ask for Kelvin!
Kelvin was the best tour guide! He was timely, knowledgeable and tailed our trip in the best way! I would highly recommend this group and ask for Kelvin!David_M
January 2023
Of course as a person from America, this being my first visit to Kenya even the dirt was memorable. The entire experiamce was great!
Of course as a person from America, this being my first visit to Kenya even the dirt was memorable. The entire experiamce was great!tushbhard
October 2022
From start to finish our tour was awesome! Kelvin was our tour guide and he was the best!!. He was patient, personable, and informative. My personal highlight of the tour was the Giraffe Center. If your considering this tour, do it! Ask for kelvin ...you won't be disappointed.
From start to finish our tour was awesome! Kelvin was our tour guide and he was the best!!. He was patient, personable, and informative. My personal highlight of the tour was the Giraffe Center. If your considering this tour, do it! Ask for kelvin ...you won't be disappointed.778ebrimaj
November 2022
Terrific tour, so much more than we expected. William our guide was helpful and knowledgeable. The beads centre was worth the visit. It really touched us. Incredible work by this women. Well planned & organised. Fantastic choice especially if you are in Nairobi for a limited time. Best start t...
Terrific tour, so much more than we expected. William our guide was helpful and knowledgeable. The beads centre was worth the visit. It really touched us. Incredible work by this women. Well planned & organised. Fantastic choice especially if you are in Nairobi for a limited time. Best start to our holiday.arainman
November 2022
Kelvin was absolutely fantastic! You never know what type of guide you are going to get and let me tell you, he is second to none! Passion and knowledge! He knows so much and is so passionate about it he loves to share it all and can communicate so well it is exciting to learn!! He was great wi...
Kelvin was absolutely fantastic! You never know what type of guide you are going to get and let me tell you, he is second to none! Passion and knowledge! He knows so much and is so passionate about it he loves to share it all and can communicate so well it is exciting to learn!! He was great with our teens as well and I really can’t say enough good things here. I wish we had more tours to experience with him! We will come back to Kenya just to experience more tours with him!