Giraffe Centre
Giraffe Centre
4.4
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
It is a place that seeks to secure our environment. Our main work is to carry out environment conserving initiatives. The care for giraffes that are endangered is one of the conservation activities that we do.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Meets animal welfare guidelines
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Aless_Du
Alba Adriatica, Italy22 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We had a day to spend in Nairobi and decided to go visit Giraffe Center.
You can easily reack Giraffe Center with uber or other app, 25 minutes from City Center.
Entrance ticket is 1500 KSH per person and you get a small cup with food for giraffes.
Basically there is short path, with some explaination and videos to watch but mainly you go there to feed the giraffe.
Unfortunately it was Sunday at 11am and it was a bit crowded, with people rushing to get the best shot.
I advise to go in less crowded hour.
But it is a nice activity, you get to see giraffes really close and you contribute to their health and preservation.
In front of the entrance, there is a small and easy trekking path.
It was refreshing since it is well shadowed by trees.
Nobody was doing the path, so we had time to spare and was a good idea.
Inside the center there is also a nice path with a guide ready to explain how the center recycle waste, both solid and liquid.
Interesting since Kenya didn't seem to have a deep waste management culture.
Anyway, if go there just to feed the giraffe do not expect more than 30 minutes time needed.
You can easily reack Giraffe Center with uber or other app, 25 minutes from City Center.
Entrance ticket is 1500 KSH per person and you get a small cup with food for giraffes.
Basically there is short path, with some explaination and videos to watch but mainly you go there to feed the giraffe.
Unfortunately it was Sunday at 11am and it was a bit crowded, with people rushing to get the best shot.
I advise to go in less crowded hour.
But it is a nice activity, you get to see giraffes really close and you contribute to their health and preservation.
In front of the entrance, there is a small and easy trekking path.
It was refreshing since it is well shadowed by trees.
Nobody was doing the path, so we had time to spare and was a good idea.
Inside the center there is also a nice path with a guide ready to explain how the center recycle waste, both solid and liquid.
Interesting since Kenya didn't seem to have a deep waste management culture.
Anyway, if go there just to feed the giraffe do not expect more than 30 minutes time needed.
Written July 28, 2024
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A xS
38 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Fun experience to see the rothchild giraffes up close! You wont need more than an hour here. Saw a few baby giraffes too! They give you some food pellets to feed them. Inside, they also have some information on giraffes, especially on rothchild ones, too for you to learn more. I went on a Friday around noon and it wasn't crowded.
Written June 29, 2024
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falowai
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates18 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
My kids loved the place so much that they chose to go there again on our last day in Nairobi. It is right next to giraffe manor. In my case, it is one of the only two places i did not regret visiting in Nairobi. It takes 1-2 hours tops, but they also have a nature trail, and some recycling plants worth looking at(nature trail can be muddy, skip if you care about your shoes). It is close to the classy Utamaduni craft center and other classy attraction in karen where you can have lunch outside to enjoy the weather and shop for souvenirs. You are required to wash your hands at the beginning, pay by card for your tickets and once you get in, they hand each of you a bowl of pellets to feed the giraffes. You walk through a pathway that is at the level of Girrafe heads. We saw nearly 7 girrafes and a few ground hogs. At the end there is a small cafeteria and a souvenir shop. You can finish the walk and then check out the other attractions (they have a board with a list of them before the exit.
Written August 10, 2024
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Ossi
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia74 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
This is an amazing thing to do while visiting Nairobi. When you enter the Giraffe Center you get a small cup of food you can feed to them. The staff is very friendly and will guide everyone how to feed the animals safely. The experience is very unique singe you get to hang out really close to the giraffes. Just watch out for their sudden movement so you won’t get head-butted.
There’s also a small cafe but if you want you can be in & out of the center in under 30 minutes. Quick but memorable thing to do while traveling.
We were thinking about staying in the Giraffe Manor close by but prices were really high. This is an affordable option to go see and feed the animals.
There’s also a small cafe but if you want you can be in & out of the center in under 30 minutes. Quick but memorable thing to do while traveling.
We were thinking about staying in the Giraffe Manor close by but prices were really high. This is an affordable option to go see and feed the animals.
Written November 16, 2024
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Charles S
Chester, UK91 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Whilst there are animals wanting to be fed in the distance there are other Giraffes that are just eating in the woods. They come for food.
As part of the reasonable entry fee they give you 1/2 a coconut with pellets that you place on the Giraffe's tongue. There is a ramp that least up to the feeding area so the big Giraffes bend down and the little ones stretch up!
They are so gentle but there are signs saying they can butt. Warthogs and other animals just roam around!
As part of the reasonable entry fee they give you 1/2 a coconut with pellets that you place on the Giraffe's tongue. There is a ramp that least up to the feeding area so the big Giraffes bend down and the little ones stretch up!
They are so gentle but there are signs saying they can butt. Warthogs and other animals just roam around!
Written February 8, 2025
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emmachoo
Hillsborough,Northern Ireland94 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
If you are an animal lover or even just a giraffe lover, you will thoroughly enjoy a visit here. Feeding the giraffes, especially the little baby ones, was such a heart warming experience. They are such gentle creatures and they seem to really enjoy interacting with the public.
The centre itself is very well set up, strict hygiene rules around hand washing on entry and exit and there's a lovely gift shop to explore. Prices are reasonable compared to other places we visited in Nairobi.
I would advise arriving early in the morning as it does get quite busy and it's obviously easier to get close to the giraffes with less of a crowd along the railings.
A lovely start to the day giving the giraffes some breakfast pellets!
The centre itself is very well set up, strict hygiene rules around hand washing on entry and exit and there's a lovely gift shop to explore. Prices are reasonable compared to other places we visited in Nairobi.
I would advise arriving early in the morning as it does get quite busy and it's obviously easier to get close to the giraffes with less of a crowd along the railings.
A lovely start to the day giving the giraffes some breakfast pellets!
Written August 9, 2024
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Baks88
London, UK437 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
If in and around Nairobi and you have a keen interest in animal welfare, this is one place you should not miss.
The place is full of history and testimony to those who have worked tirelessly and continue to do so to conserve animals. Forget about buying eco friendly cars and domestic products, this place will humble you and make you appropriate giraffes in close proximity.
The guides are very knowledgeable and the museum has plenty to wet your nature curiosity.
Value for money and really cool way to teach kids about animal welfare.
Certainly, we will visit again.
The place is full of history and testimony to those who have worked tirelessly and continue to do so to conserve animals. Forget about buying eco friendly cars and domestic products, this place will humble you and make you appropriate giraffes in close proximity.
The guides are very knowledgeable and the museum has plenty to wet your nature curiosity.
Value for money and really cool way to teach kids about animal welfare.
Certainly, we will visit again.
Written August 22, 2024
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Shivani
New York City, NY488 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We initially wanted to stay at Giraffe Manor but found the price ($2,500/night with a two-night minimum) prohibitive during the holidays. Instead, we visited the Giraffe Center, which was an affordable and enjoyable alternative. We went early on Christmas morning and had the place mostly to ourselves. Feeding the giraffes was a fun experience, and we also enjoyed a peaceful walk on the nearby trails. A charming and worthwhile stop if you're in the Karen area, especially if you go early.
Written January 12, 2025
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Carlo F
Toronto, Canada741 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
This place is a must to visit in Nairobi. Easy to get to and from by Uber. The staff are very friendly and informative. It was a fun experience feeding the giraffes. With the feeding and information session in the presentation area, I spent about an hour at this place, but it can be easily done in 30 minutes as it's not a very big place. I suggest going early in the morning during a weekday when they open as it's less busy.
Written November 20, 2024
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Jay I
Danbury, CT36 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The Giraffe Center gave you an up close experience with Rothschild Giraffes. This place is near the Giraffe Manor. Before entering the area, everyone has to wash their hands and leave water bottles by the entrance. You can pay for tickets via cash or credit card. You are given a small bowl of food pellets for the feeding. You are on a platform so that you can feed the giraffes. You literally place a few pellets on their tongue...they don't seem to like you to touch them on their head etc. You can stay as long as you want. There is a gift store and restrooms.
Written September 7, 2024
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When booking online, is the 1 hour time slot for entire any time during that one hour or must you arrive at the designated start time? Can you stay longer than the 1 hour time slot?
Written March 27, 2023
Hi, This is already correctly answered below except for islu2 who is talking about the elephant Centre.
Written March 29, 2023
Giraffes are animal of high quolity in our Nation Of Nairobi Kenya ,tuarist many more every week
Written September 19, 2022
Its about 40km/25miles from Jomo Kenyatta airport. The unfortunate situation is that it could take as low as 30mins or up to 2hrs due to Nairobi traffic. So plan accordingly and be flexible. We've experienced both long and short drive times. Fortunately, we had a private driver and took into account timing of various operating hours and visiting times.
Written July 26, 2022
Being a student and a Kenyan citizen how much am I supposed to pay as entry fee in giraffe center (13 years and above)
Written January 23, 2022
I was there 3.5 months ago as a tourist. Yes, I paid about USD 15 for myself also paid for my guide and recalled that it was less than USD 5 but that including some treats for the giraffes.
Written February 6, 2022
How far is David Sheldrick trust from the Giraffe centre please ? Thank you
Written March 21, 2021
Not far.
Bear in mind that the feeding of the elephants only happens once a day at 1100 and you need to have booked in advance, so sort out the elephants first and then consider how to do the giraffes.
The giraffes will only take about an hour, so you could do them before the elephants if you are going to be in Nairobi, but you will need to queue for the elephants, so aim to be there at 1030. We came from Amboseli straight to the elephants and did the giraffes afterwards, then had a late lunch.
Written September 20, 2022
Residents refers to foreign nationalities living in Kenya with legal documents provided by the government of Kenya
Written January 14, 2020
Hey, I was wondering how much does one pay at the entrance per head
Written November 29, 2019
They charge Ks-1500 per person for non citizen
Written April 28, 2020
Hello! Have you got a check-room in this center? Can we stay our luggage? Thank you!
Written October 27, 2019
Hello! Have you got a check-room in this center? Can we stay our luggage? Thank you!
Written October 27, 2019
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