Step onto a raised platform and feed a Rothschild's giraffe while guides explain conservation work at the Giraffe Centre, just outside Nairobi. This two-hour private tour pairs close-up animal encounters with local community craft visits.
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A low wooden platform, a handful of people and a head the size of a small horse leaning down to take a pellet from your palm — that immediate, intimate moment is the heart of a private visit to Nairobi's Giraffe Centre.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves short periods standing on a platform and light walking
Wildlife
History
The Giraffe Centre grew from local conservation efforts to protect the endangered Rothschild's giraffe and to use education as a tool for species recovery and community engagement.
Conservation
The centre focuses on breeding, education and habitat awareness; visitors help fund conservation and community programs when they support the site and local workshops.
Reserve your spot on the Private Tour In Giraffe Centre in Nairobi today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early
Morning light is best for photos and giraffes are more active before midday heat—aim for the first tour slot.
Bring small cash
Admission or craft purchases at Kobe Beads may be separate—carry small bills or local currency for souvenirs.
Respect the animals
Follow staff instructions on the feeding platform—move slowly, avoid sudden movements and never startle a giraffe.
Accessible for most visitors
Facilities and transport options are wheelchair accessible, but confirm specific assistance needs when booking pickup.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Open-air platforms offer little shade; protect skin during midday visits.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Stable shoes for short walks around grounds and uneven paths.
Camera with zoom
A 70–200mm or similar helps capture close-up giraffe details without crowding the animals.
Small local currency
Useful for entrance fees, tips and purchases at the Kobe Beads workshop.