Tour to Giraffe Center from Nairobi

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Get up close and personal with one of Africa’s most iconic animals at the Giraffe Centre, just a short drive from Nairobi. This incredible sanctuary is home to the endangered Rothschild's giraffes and was created by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife.

Originally started with the rescue of a single giraffe calf, the center now offers visitors a rare chance to interact with giraffes in a safe, semi-wild setting. You'll have the unforgettable experience of feeding these gentle giants from a raised platform — and maybe even get a “giraffe kiss” if you’re lucky!

Stroll along a peaceful nature trail through indigenous forest to the Gogo River, where you might spot warthogs, birds, and other local wildlife. Your guide will share fascinating facts about giraffe conservation and the center's history, making this visit both fun and educational.

Perfect for families, couples, and animal lovers, this half-day tour is a must-do when in Nairobi.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

If option with lunch selected - please note that there is no vegetarian option available.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

All Fees and Taxes

Round-trip shared transfer

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting points

Giraffe Centre

Duma Rd Nairobi Kenya

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Giraffe Centre

The Giraffe center where you see amazing giraffes

Admission Included

Options

Giraffe Center with lunch

Please note departure is at 11:00am. Visit the giraffe center then lunch at the carnivore restaurant and then return to the hotel. Please note NO vegetarian meals.
Lunch is Included
Pickup included

Giraffe Center Afternoon

This Tour Option will depart at 1500hrs Local Nairobi time. Visit the Giraffe Center in the Afternoon.Return at around 1800hrs
Pickup included

Giraffe Tour and Dinner

Giraffe Tour and Dinner : Giraffe Center Tour and then Dinner at the Carnivore restaurant. please note this is NOT a vegetarian restaurant.
Van
Pickup included

giraffe center morning

This Option departs at 0900hrs. Visit the giraffe center in the morning hours and do something else in the afternoon.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.21

33 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Giraffe Center Feedback
Beth W,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent way to get up close and feed the beautiful giraffes. Great alternative to staying at Giraffe Manor if time or money are restraints.
Shorter than than expected
David D,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Pickup was on time and we arrived early. The giraffe center is a very good experience overall but our guide moved us along quicker than we liked and we were back at the van in under an hour without having taken the included “1 hour nature walk”. After bringing that up he turned around and we did do the walk, which lasted 1/2 hour but that was sufficient.
To avoid
pierrepW4338OH,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Experience to last 3 hours... which actually lasted 45min. We spent more time in transport than in the center. The guide seemed particularly eager to leave, constantly urging us without explaining the course of the excursion. Paying $65 per person (for a $12 entry fee) is just a scam. The center itself is not exceptional either: little to see/do. You understand, we definitely do not recommend this excursion.
Sherpa304985,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I got the ticket thought this web services. The outside vendor (3rd party) never replay to me about Hotel arrangements for pick up, with here say the is include in the services. We did change Hotel locations due the social demonstrations in Nairobi ( July, 2025) and I send emails and text messages to the 3rd party multiple times, but never get the reply. So, I hired an other driver services. A person, show up at the door of the Giraffe Center with the 09 tickets for let us go in, but the transportation services was not provide the all. The person told me - sorry for the miss communications, but truly never replay my emails or phone on time in June and even a week before. Overall the giraffe center is a nice place to lunch a the trip in Kenya, specially with the time zone change, is easy, cute and fun! My first two visits where on 2014 and 2023; and this place always improved and grow in positive ways! I witness a baby Giraffe this year! Works well visit at 9 am before everyone show up. Also, next door is a nice hike loop to stretch your legs, ask to the ranger at the entrance.
Giraffe Encounter times touristy
christage88,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well maintained complex. The giraffes literally eat out of your hand. There is wifi and a merchandise shop.
One of the top visits to do on a short visit/stopover in Nairobi.
Wendy F,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a lovely place to see giraffes up close. Great programme of breeding and releasing back into the National nature reserves, increasing the population of Giraffes that were close to extinction. Started by rescuing abandoned Giraffes (older ones still there) that were reared and cannot be released back into the wild. Feeding the giraffes is an experience you wouldn't normally get, but please note it's not their natural food and is like candy to them otherwise they wouldn't come, however this is doing them no harm at all. All the giraffes look extremely well cared for and their enclosure is extremely large if they didn't want the candy or be seen by visitors they have plenty of space to avoid you. You can see Giraffe Manor through the trees without the $$$$ 🤑 needed to stay there and you still get the exposure to the giraffes to feed them as you would if you stayed. The staff are brilliant really friendly and knowledgeable without being pushy. Listen to the staff when you visit this is usually for your safety as another visitor found out as the giraffe went in for a love head butt 🤣🤣. Would recommend a visit to the giraffe centre, especially if you have a limited stay or stop over in Nairobi. Booked through Expedia - picked up on time from hotel and they do offer pick up and drop off to airport if you are really short of time. With travel to and return from the centre about 3 - 4 hrs recommended time frame to give yourself.
Brilliant trip
N8953HIjamesb,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a brilliant time at the Giraffe Centre. Our guide, Edwin, had great knowledge of the centre and the giraffes. He was able to talk us through the history and gave us tips when feeding. We thought the centre was really well run and kept.
Visit to the Giraffe Center
69olatunjia,
Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a phenomenal experience to learn about and interact with the giraffes. Our tour guide was amazing. Definitely a place to visit if you are in Nairobi.
Long drive and short visit
Kimberly L,
Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Long drive and a short stay at the Giraffe Center. It took almost an hour yo get there, spent about 25 - 30 minutes with the guide and then an hour and a half back. Very little info given. Not worth the $
Beautiful experience!
GirlAboutTown1969,
Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a small park that offers the wonderful experience of feeding gentle beautiful and endangered giraffes. Great place to pop into to learn about the giraffes and the people who are passionate about saving them. Great first photo oops too!