Nairobi Elephant & Giraffe Conservation Experience
Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour in Nairobi
The Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre Tour in Nairobi
combines two popular wildlife and conservation experiences in one
convenient Nairobi excursion. Visit the elephant conservation experience
to learn about rescued orphaned elephants, then continue to the
Giraffe Centre for a close-up encounter with giraffes.
This tour is particularly suitable for international travellers who
want to experience Kenya's wildlife and conservation work while staying
in Nairobi, without travelling to a national park for a full-day safari.
What Do You Experience at the Elephant Orphanage?
The elephant visit introduces guests to the rescue, rehabilitation and
conservation of orphaned elephants in Kenya. Visitors can learn about
the elephants, their individual stories and the work involved in caring
for and rehabilitating them.
Do You Need to Book the Elephant Orphanage in Advance?
Advance booking is strongly recommended because the
elephant experience operates with controlled visitor access and
availability can be limited. Travellers should provide their
preferred tour date and the full names of all participants
when making an enquiry or reservation so the required arrangements
can be confirmed.
What Happens at the Giraffe Centre?
At the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, visitors can observe
giraffes at close range from the raised viewing platform while learning
about giraffe conservation. The experience is particularly well known
for the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.
Can You Visit the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre on the Same Tour?
Yes. The two attractions can be combined in one organised Nairobi tour,
making it convenient for travellers who want to experience both
elephant and giraffe conservation without arranging
separate transport and visits.
How Long Does the Elephant and Giraffe Tour Take?
The experience can be organised as a half-day Nairobi tour,
although the total duration depends on the confirmed elephant visit,
traffic conditions, pickup location and time spent at each attraction.
Is This Tour Suitable for Families?
Yes. The tour is suitable for families with children, couples,
solo travellers, first-time visitors and international travellers
interested in wildlife and conservation. It also works well for visitors
who have limited sightseeing time in Nairobi.
Is This a Game Drive Safari?
No. This is primarily a wildlife conservation and educational
experience rather than a game drive. Travellers who also want
to see free-ranging wildlife can consider combining their Nairobi stay
with a game drive in Nairobi National Park.
Can You Be Picked Up from a Nairobi Hotel or Airport?
Pickup and return arrangements can be coordinated from
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport,
Nairobi CBD and major Nairobi hotels, as well as accommodation
in areas including Westlands, Upper Hill, Gigiri, Karen, Langata,
Lavington and Kilimani.
Why Book the Tour Directly with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya?
Booking directly with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya allows
travellers to coordinate the tour, local transport, pickup arrangements
and attraction visits with a Nairobi-based tour operator rather than
arranging each part of the experience separately.
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David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center Tour – Nairobi's Top Wildlife Experience
Tour Overview
Get up close with Kenya’s most beloved wildlife at two of Nairobi’s premier conservation centers — start at the
Giraffe Center to meet endangered Rothschild giraffes, then continue to the
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage for the public viewing hour. Learn about rescue, rehabilitation,
and rewilding efforts on this enriching, family-friendly half-day tour.
Sample Itinerary (Giraffe First, Then Sheldrick), We can CUSTOMIZE the timings (Elephants first then giraffe center
8:30 AM — Hotel Pick-Up
- Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel/residence or the airport.
9:00 AM — Giraffe Center
- Learn about the endangered Rothschild giraffe and ongoing conservation work.
- Feed giraffes from a raised platform and capture great photos.
- Optional short walk on the Gogo River nature trail.
10:15 AM — Transfer to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
11:00 AM — David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Enjoy the public viewing hour (11:00 AM–12:00 PM).
- Watch the calves’ feeding and playful mud bath.
- Hear individual rescue stories and the reintroduction process.
- Option to symbolically adopt an elephant.
12:30 PM — Optional Craft Market Stop (time-permitting)
1:00 PM — Drop-Off
- Return to your hotel, residence, or the airport.
✅ What’s Included
- ✔️ Entry to the Giraffe Center
- ✔️ Entry to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (public hour) and nairobi national park fees
- ✔️ Private transport with hotel/residence/airport pick-up & drop-off
- ✔️ English-speaking driver/guide
- ✔️ Bottled water
❌ What’s Not Included
- ✖️ Meals or snacks
- ✖️ Souvenirs/personal purchases
- ✖️ Gratuities (optional)
- ✖️ Elephant adoption (optional via Sheldrick Trust)
Highlights
- Hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at eye level
- Witness orphaned elephants’ feeding and mud bath
- Support leading Kenyan conservation programs
- Optional stop for local crafts and beadwork
Important Notes
- Advance booking required for Sheldrick: capacity is limited to the 11:00–12:00 PM public session.
- Bring: comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle.
- Family-friendly; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Meet Nairobi's Elephants and Giraffes in One Conservation Tour
Short on time in Nairobi but want a memorable wildlife experience?
Combine two of the city's best-known conservation attractions in one
organised tour: the elephant conservation experience
and the Giraffe Centre.
Learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants before
continuing to the Giraffe Centre, where you can observe
Rothschild's giraffes at close range and learn about
efforts to protect this endangered giraffe subspecies.
Why Combine the Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre?
Visiting both attractions in one tour saves you the trouble of arranging
separate transport and allows you to experience two very different
conservation programmes during the same Nairobi excursion.
This makes the tour particularly suitable for
families, couples, solo travellers, first-time visitors to Kenya
and international travellers with limited time in Nairobi.
Planning to Visit the Elephants? Book in Advance
Access to the elephant experience is controlled and places can be limited.
Advance booking is strongly recommended.
When making your reservation, provide the
full names of all participants and your preferred travel date
so the necessary arrangements can be made.
We'll Coordinate Your Nairobi Transport
Pickup and return arrangements can be coordinated from
Nairobi hotels, JKIA, Wilson Airport and agreed accommodation
within Nairobi. A professional driver-guide handles the local
transportation between the attractions, allowing you to concentrate
on the experience rather than organising separate transfers.
Two conservation experiences. One convenient Nairobi tour.
Meet rescued elephants, encounter Rothschild's giraffes and discover
another side of Kenya's wildlife story.
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Reviewed by: Lori A, September 2015
I enjoyed seeing the elephants feed and play. I really enjoyed hearing the commentary on each elephant – their age, how old they were when they came to the orphanage, and the process for working with the elephants at different ages. Very informative and fun.
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Reviewed by: Barbara D, June 2017
The tour provider was Cruzeiro Safaris and the driver guide was Timothy. We called and extended the booking to also include an afternoon game drive in Nairobi National Park. So, Cruzeiro Safaris was good when I called and extended the booking at the published rate, to also include the afternoon. Timothy was a good driver, but was not very knowledgeable about the Elephant Orphanage or Giraffe Center….the good news is that both of those facilities has a speaker that gives you the background. Where Timothy excelled was on the game drives. He had a good eye for spotting the animals, was on the phone and talking with the other drivers regarding where the animals were at, so we got to see lions, white rhinos, Masai giraffes, common zebras, cape buffalo, ostriches, impala, elan, and hartebeasts. The only downside to the day was the vehicle, while very much enjoyed the roof that opened up, so could stand and see animals, BUT the aircon did not work, so there was times in the morning when driving that had to have windows open to get air in the va