Giraffe Centre and Bomas of Kenya tour from Nairobi

Feed giraffes and watch tribal dances in one Nairobi day

A full-day guided tour from Nairobi that combines three distinct stops: the Giraffe Centre to see endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation efforts; the Kazuri Beads Women's Factory, a pottery workshop employing single mothers; and Bomas of Kenya, a cultural centre where resident performers dance and sing traditions from Kenya's various ethnic groups. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD, entrance fees, and a professional guide are included. Lunch is optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giraffe Centre1h · entry included
2. Maasai Market2h · entry included
3. Bomas of Kenya1h · entry included

Visit Giraffe Centre and cultural sites

• Drive to Giraffe Centre
• Learn about giraffe conservation
• Visit Kazuri Beads factory
• See bead-making process
• Optional lunch break
• Drive to Bomas of Kenya
• Watch traditional cultural dances

The experience

The day starts with a drive to the Giraffe Centre, where you'll learn about the conservation efforts protecting the endangered Rothschild giraffe. From there you're taken to the Kazuri Beads factory, a pottery company that produces handmade beads and employs single mothers from the surrounding neighbourhood, giving them a way to support their families. You'll see the entire production process from start to finish.

After an optional lunch, the tour heads to Bomas of Kenya, a cultural centre near Langata. The resident performers present traditional dances and songs from Kenya's different tribal groups: Kalenjin warrior dances, Embu drumming, Kikuyi circumcision ceremonies, and Arab-influenced Swahili Taarab music. The performances run through the afternoon, giving you a full sense of the country's cultural diversity in one place.

A professional guide accompanies you throughout the day and handles all transport by private vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD are included, so you don't need to arrange your own way to each stop.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to the Giraffe Centre and Bomas of Kenya.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup and drop-off to your hotel within Nairobi CBD.
• transport by private vehicle throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to visit three distinct sites (a giraffe sanctuary, a women's bead cooperative, and a cultural performance venue) in one day with a guide and included hotel pickup, rather than booking each separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly happens at the Giraffe Centre?

The Giraffe Centre is home to the endangered Rothschild giraffe, and you'll learn about the conservation efforts protecting the species while you're there.

Can I see how the Kazuri beads are actually made?

Yes, the factory tour shows you all the stages of production from start to finish, and the beads are handmade by the women who work there.

What kind of performances happen at Bomas of Kenya?

Bomas of Kenya features traditional dances and songs from Kenya's various ethnic groups, including Kalenjin warrior dances, Embu drumming, Kikuyu circumcision ceremonies, and Swahili Taarab music performed by resident artists.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is optional, so you can choose whether to eat at the venue or skip it.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD are included, and a private vehicle takes you between all three stops.