Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage + Giraffe Centre Half-Day

City & Day Tours · 1 day · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage + Giraffe Centre Half-Day

Nairobi's two most-loved stops combined — elephant feeding + hand-feed giraffes.

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Overview

Kenya's two most iconic city stops, timed for the DSWT's 11am public feeding hour: watch the orphan baby elephants bottle-fed by keepers, then drive to the Giraffe Centre to hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from the raised platform.

Route: Nairobi hotel → DSWT → Giraffe Centre → hotel

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Half-day loop

    Highlight: Visit local market in Giraffe Centre Nairobi

    09:30 pickup; 10:45 DSWT arrival (11am feeding); 12:30 Giraffe Centre; 14:00 drop-off.

    📍 Giraffe Centre Nairobi 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~3 hrs 🍽 B, L, D
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Cultural visit
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$72 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$85 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$115 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
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Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$157 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
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On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
restaurant Restaurant
spa Spa & Wellness
directions_walk Walking Safaris
airport_shuttle Airport Transfers
local_laundry_service Laundry Service
translate English-Speaking Guide
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Giraffe Centre Nairobi
21°C Overcast · 12 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. 🌦 23° 15° 💧 1.3mm
  2. 🌦 23° 14° 💧 0.1mm
  3. 🌦 24° 14° 💧 1.9mm
  4. 🌦 23° 14° 💧 3.3mm
  5. 🌦 24° 13° 💧 0.3mm
  6. 🌦 24° 15° 💧 1.8mm
  7. 🌦 24° 15° 💧 0.9mm
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Giraffe Centre Nairobi

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Trioceros jacksonii
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Moringa oleifera
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Cercopithecus mitis
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Papilio phorcas
2026-01-05 · Kenya
Trioceros jacksonii
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Cairina moschata
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Ardea melanocephala
2026-01-02 · Kenya
Trioceros jacksonii
2026-01-04 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.0/10
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Maasai Mara Game Reserve
From $320 / night · +$65 upgrade
Bar / LoungeBush BreakfastCultural VisitsWalking SafarisLaundry Service
412 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.1/10
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Amboseli National Park
From $295 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantSpa & WellnessBush BreakfastCultural Visits
356 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.0/10
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Tsavo West National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSpa & WellnessGame DrivesBush BreakfastCultural Visits
312 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.1/10
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Ol Pejeta Conservancy
From $380 / night · +$180 upgrade
Air-conditioningGame DrivesBush BreakfastHot-Air BalloonPet-Free Zones
312 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

From the lens

Gallery

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In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Entry fees to both sites
  • Guided commentary

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  • Tips
  • Personal donations
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