Giraffe Centre & Bomas of Kenya: Hand-feed giraffes, tribal dances

Share a giraffe’s playful kiss and explore Kenya’s largest traditional auditorium

A private tour in Nairobi combining two major attractions: the Giraffe Centre, where you hand-feed Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation efforts, and Bomas of Kenya, an open-air museum with traditional villages, indigenous crafts, and live performances from different ethnic groups. Includes hotel pickup, private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver guide, and all entrance fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giraffe Centre2h · entry included
2. Bomas of Kenya2h · entry included

Visit Giraffe Centre and Bomas of Kenya

• Visit Giraffe Centre
• Feed giraffes and take photos
• Rest at coffee shop
• Visit Bomas of Kenya
• Watch traditional dances
• Tour tribal villages
• Return to hotel or airport

The experience

The tour starts at the Giraffe Centre, where you come face-to-face with Rothschild giraffes: the world's tallest species. A trained staff member walks you through the specific behaviors and traits of these endangered animals, then hands you food pellets to offer directly. The giraffes' long green tongues take the food from your palm, and you'll get a kiss from that same tongue moments later. The animals are social and accustomed to close contact, so the moment works for photos as well.

After a short rest at a designated coffee shop, you move on to Bomas of Kenya, an open-air museum that houses the largest auditorium in Africa. Here you watch live dance performances from multiple ethnic communities, each with distinct movements and music tied to their tribal heritage. You then walk through the traditional villages on the grounds to see indigenous crafts and learn how the different groups live day to day. Your driver guide handles the route and timing throughout, dropping you back at your hotel or airport when the tour ends.

The tour runs about four hours total and covers both attractions in a single outing. Bottled mineral water is provided, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. All entrance fees are included in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver guide.
• bottled mineral water.
• all entrance fees to the Giraffe Centre and Bomas of Kenya.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Majestic Quest Tours and Travel

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace with a short rest stop between the two sites, so it suits travelers who want to see both attractions without a rushed schedule. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and the itinerary works for all fitness levels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly happens when you feed the giraffes at the Giraffe Centre?

A trained staff member gives you food pellets and shows you how to offer them to the giraffes. The animals take the food directly from your hand using their long green tongue, and you'll often receive a gentle kiss from that same tongue. The giraffes are social animals used to close contact, making it safe and comfortable for photos.

What kind of performances and villages will I see at Bomas of Kenya?

Bomas of Kenya features live dance performances from different ethnic communities across Kenya, each with their own traditional music and movements. After watching the dances, you walk through the open-air museum's traditional villages to see indigenous crafts and learn about how each group lives.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver guide for the entire tour.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs approximately four hours, including time at both the Giraffe Centre and Bomas of Kenya, plus a short rest stop at a coffee shop between the two attractions.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver guide, bottled mineral water, and all entrance fees to both attractions are included.