Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya

Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

Outty Ranking 69 4.6 · 311 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $85

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69/100

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4.6/5

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Is Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour worth booking?

Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour is a 6-hour experience in Nairobi, Kenya, from $85 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 311 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (311)
Duration
6 hours
From
$85 per person

Spend the day visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to observe baby and young orphaned elephants: viewing is strictly between 11am and 12pm.  you'll visit the Giraffe Center to experience a supervised feeding sessi

What you get

  • Elephant Orphanage Entrance fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Small Group Tour
  • Giraffe Center Entrance fee

About this experience

Spend the day visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to observe baby and young orphaned elephants: viewing is strictly between 11am and 12pm.  you'll visit the Giraffe Center to experience a supervised feeding session. NB: On Christmas Day 25th December - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage will be closed for Holiday, we will offer alternative

What's included

Included

  • Elephant Orphanage Entrance fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Small Group Tour
  • Giraffe Center Entrance fee

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees

What you'll see and do

  1. Giraffe Centre

    The tour starts by picking you from your Hotel/Home within Nairobi. You will be driven to Giraffe centre where you feed Rothschild giraffes under the supervision of keepers. The center has rescued, hand-reared and released around 500 orphaned giraffes back into the wild since opening in 1979. This attraction offers opportunities to feed the endangered Rothschild's giraffe by hand. The location also offers a fine education on the physiology, behaviors and habitat preferences of these beautiful animals.

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  2. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    You will then be driven to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to walk through the center from 11am - 12pm in an open space, with a rope fence around it. The youngest elephants come trotting out of the bush to greet their keepers who stand at the ready with giant bottles of milk. For the next 10-15 minutes you can watch each little one slurp and gargle their milk. Then, you'll have time to watch the elephants play. You find out how old they were when they arrived at the orphanage, where they were rescued from, and what got them into trouble. The most common reasons for getting orphaned being: mother's poached, falling into wells, and human/wildlife conflict. Once the youngest are all fed, they are led back into the bush, and it's the turn of the 2-3 year olds. Some of them can feed themselves, and some are still fed by their keepers. Watch them interact with their keepers, munch on some branches of their favorite acacias, and play with the half drums of water and mud

    60 minutes here · Admission included

  3. The next stop visit Kazuri Bead Factory/Kobe Beads Factory. 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. This pottery, ceramic and bead factory employs all single mothers to make its beautiful gifts and souvenirs - which are now exported all around the world. There is a gift shop which stocks some of their wares. Please note that the workshop is closed Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, however the gift shop is open 7 days.

    60 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Hotel pickup

Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

Know before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pay Extra $85 per person for Nairobi national park since it’s under KWS and it’s located inside the park. Its conservancy fee

Photos

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Good to know

Duration
6 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
All ages
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$85 to $115
Hotel pickup
Included for all travelers
Booked in 30 days
109
Verdict
Solid Choice

Why this scores 69

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)72
Review evidence (18% weight)84
Booking momentum (14% weight)81
Value for money (12% weight)19
Listing quality (10% weight)80
Local standing (8% weight)26
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Nairobi.

How much does Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour cost?

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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Nairobi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour take?

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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Nairobi is not rushed.

Is Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 311 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Nairobi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour suitable for kids and families?

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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

How far in advance should I book Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour?

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Around 109 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Nairobi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Nairobi and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Nairobi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in Nairobi?

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On Outty we rank every Nairobi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep, 1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi, Nairobi Masai village Day Tour Experience. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in Nairobi?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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