David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center Guided Day Tour
Enjoy a mix of activities on this day tour of Nairobi attractions. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center to meet young elephants and Rothschild's giraffes and learn about conservation efforts to save both species. Then visit the Kazuri bead factory and perhaps purchase a souvenir.
Your experience
Stop 1
Start your tour with pick up at your Nairobi Accommodation/Hotel. The first stop will be at Giraffe Center to see some Rothschild giraffes. The center's main purpose is to protect and help with the breeding of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Under the supervision of a professional, you can feed the giraffes from a raised observation platform. These platforms allow the visitors to come eye-to-eye with the giraffes. The center also has a large auditorium where visitors can listen to talks about Giraffe conservation and a various activities the center is involved in.
Stop 2
The next stop will be David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where you will get great views of elephant calves. Daphne Sheldrick, as part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation, rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies.
Stop 3
You will then be driven to Kazuri Beads factory 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. Have lunch (own expense) at Bomas of Kenya then enter auditorium for cultural dances
What’s included
- Pick up and drop off within Nairobi
- Small Group Tour
- Elephant Orphanage entrance fee
- Professional Guide
- Giraffe Center entrance fee
Not included
- Lunch Own expense (Available for Purchase)
- Pay Nairobi National Park fees (If Option Selected)
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pay Extra Park Entrance fees USD85 per adult, USD45per child
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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