Get face-to-face with Rothschild's giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Centre. This 2-hour guided visit blends hands-on feeding, conservation history, and practical tips for a smooth wildlife experience.
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The sound of hooves on packed earth and a lanky head peering over a fence are the opening notes at the Giraffe Centre in Lang'ata. You arrive through a scrub of acacia and fig trees; the giraffes tilt their long necks and the air smells faintly of dust and hay. Feeding a giraffe from the raised observation platform puts you at eye level with a species that moves like a slow, curious tide.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks and standing on a raised platform.
Wildlife
History
The centre began as a breeding and education effort to save the endangered Rothschild's giraffe and has evolved into a public conservation and reintroduction program.
Conservation
Visitor fees and donations fund giraffe rehabilitation, habitat restoration, and community education—follow on-site rules to minimize stress on animals and support these efforts.
Reserve your spot on the Giraffe Center Guided Tour in Nairobi today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a camera with zoom
Giraffes can approach the platform, but a telephoto lets you capture quieter moments when they browse at distance.
Wear sun protection
The raised platform and open enclosures offer little shade; hat and sunscreen are essential during mid-day visits.
Follow feeding instructions
Handlers will guide where to stand and how to offer food—this keeps both guests and giraffes safe and calm.
Hydrate before and after
Tours are short but the Nairobi sun and dust can be dehydrating; bring a refillable bottle or use provided bottled water.
Closed-toe walking shoes
Protects feet from dust and uneven ground around enclosures.
Wide-brim hat and sunscreen
Shields you from strong equatorial sun during outdoor parts of the tour.
summer
Camera with zoom lens
Helps capture close-up behavior without crowding the animals.
Light rain jacket
Useful during Kenya's long rains (March–May) when sudden showers are likely.
spring