Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $115 / person
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 48 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
Description
Enjoy watching Giraffes and baby elephants at a close range in a safe, contained environment focused on rehabilitation and conservation. Visitors get to feed the giraffes on elevated feeding platforms which is an example of how they use their long, prehensile tongues to remove leaves from prickly acacia branches then learn and get more information about elephants and their conservation . This tour includes all entrance fees and private transportation for a hassle-free experience to Nairobi National park
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $115
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $95
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $155.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Giraffe Centre
Our driver will come to pick you from your Nairobi hotel or residency 8AM then drives you to Giraffe center. Here you see the magnificent creatures and learn why they are endangered. You will also learn their behaviors, traits and more conservation education. To cap the visit, you get the chance to feed them under the supervision of a trained staff member
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The next stop will be elephant orphanage which is only open from 11AM – 12Noon. Here you will learn more about the baby elephants and what led them to be orphans. You will get more information on raising them and the efforts being made to re-introduce them back to the wilderness
Learn to Make Jewellery & Pottery from clay - Kazuri Beads Factory
Kazuri/KOBE TOUGH beads & leather The next stop visit Kazuri Bead Factory/Kobe Beads Factory. This is 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. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. This pottery, ceramic and bead factory employs all single mothers to make its beautiful gifts and souvenirs - which are now exported all around the world. There is a gift shop which stocks some of their wares. Please note that the workshop is closed Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, however the gift shop is open 7 day
What's included
Included
Elephant Orphanage Entrance fee
Professional guide
Small Group Tour
Giraffe Center Entrance fee
Transport in a private vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Pay Nairobi national park fee (If Option Selected)
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
48 reviews
How it compares in Nairobi
- Starting price $115 is 41% below the typical $196 for tours of similar length in Nairobi
Excurgo comparison of 4,210 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pay Extra $85 per person for Nairobi national park since it’s under KWS and it’s located inside the park. Its conservancy fee(if option selected)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center take?
Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Nairobi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $155. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $95, adults from $115. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments Pickup points include Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House, Mamu's Residence.
What languages is Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Giraffe center, Elephant Orphanage and Beads Center worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya.
Reviews(48)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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