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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
1. Giraffe Centre:
Rothschild Giraffe Conservation: The Giraffe Centre focuses exclusively on protecting and breeding the endangered Rothschild giraffe, one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies in the world.
Rescue and Rehabilitation of Orphaned Elephants: The Elephant Orphanage is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants, many of which have lost their parents to poaching. It nurtures them until they are old enough to be reintroduced into the wild.
What's included
Private transportation
Entrance fees at Elephant orphanage and Giraffe centre
Bottled water
National park entrance fees
What to expect
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
1h · Admission ticket included
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT), also known as the Elephant Orphanage, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the most well-known elephant sanctuaries in the world, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants, often victims of poaching. Once the elephants are nurtured and rehabilitated, they are eventually reintegrated into the wild.
Key Highlights:
Location: Located within Nairobi National Park.
Visitor Experience: Visitors can observe baby elephants being fed and playing in mud baths. The orphanage offers a daily public visit in the late morning, typically around 11 a.m.
Adoption Program: Visitors can "adopt" an elephant, which helps support their care and rehabilitation.
Educational Focus: The orphanage also educates the public about wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on elephant protection.
Giraffe Centre
1h · Admission ticket included
The Giraffe Centre, located in Lang'ata, Nairobi, is a conservation and educational center established to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe. The center was founded in 1979 by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) and has since played a crucial role in breeding and protecting these giraffes.
Key Highlights:
Location: Near Nairobi, not far from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Interactive Experience: Visitors can get up close to the giraffes, feed them from raised platforms, and even interact with them directly.
Educational Programs: The center runs programs aimed at educating children and the general public on wildlife conservation, particularly focused on giraffes.
Rothschild Giraffes: The center focuses on breeding Rothschild giraffes, a subspecies that is endangered due to habitat loss.
Nature Trails: There are also nature walks around the center, where visitors can explore the local flora and fauna.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up points that are than 10km attract additional charges.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
