Nairobi: Giraffe Centre & Kobe Beads Factory with Pickup
Hand-feed endangered giraffes in Nairobi, then meet the single mothers making beads by hand
You start at the Giraffe Centre at 9 AM, feed Rothschild giraffes while learning about conservation efforts, then optionally visit Kobe Beads Factory to meet local artisans and shop for handmade goods. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guide and bottled water, so you only show up and experience it.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Giraffe Centre visit and optional factory tour
- Drive to Giraffe Centre at 9:00 AM
- Learn about giraffe conservation efforts
- Watch and feed giraffes
- Optional visit to Kobe Beads Factory
- Meet local artisans and buy souvenirs
- Drive back to hotel for drop off
The experience
So you're standing maybe three feet from a giraffe's face, and it's just... there, completely unbothered, eating from your hand. The Giraffe Centre starts at 9 AM, and that's the moment most people come for, but what stays with you is the education part. The guide walks you through how Rothschild giraffes survive, what they eat, why they matter, and how the centre's conservation work has kept them from disappearing entirely. It's not a zoo. It's a working education space that teaches thousands of Kenyan schoolchildren every year, and you're in the middle of that mission.
After the giraffes, there's an optional stop at Kobe Beads Factory, and I'd say don't skip it. The mothers who work there hand-make ceramic beads, leather purses, and beaded belts, and they're doing it to support their families. You can watch them work, ask questions, buy something that actually means something. It's the kind of place where your money goes directly to someone's rent and school fees, not into a corporate margin. The factory is small, genuine, and the craftsmanship is real.
The whole thing wraps up with a hotel drop-off, so you're not figuring out transport back on your own. Pickup happens from your accommodation, the guide handles everything, and you get a bottle of water for the drive. It's a half-day tour, which means you're not locked into a full day if you've got other plans in Nairobi.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Nairobi accommodation.
- professional guide throughout the tour.
- transportation to and from the Giraffe Centre.
- bottle of water.
- entry to the Giraffe Centre with opportunity to feed and observe Rothschild giraffes.
- optional visit to Kobe Beads Factory to meet local artisans and purchase handmade beads, leather purses, and beaded belts.
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Operated by Mountain Walkers Adventures
Is this one for you?This works well if you're in Nairobi for a short stay and want to see giraffes and support local artisans without arranging your own transport or guide: the pickup from your hotel and fixed 9 AM start time mean you just show up ready to go.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).
What time does the Giraffe Centre tour start?
The tour begins at 9 AM from your hotel pickup.
Can you actually feed the giraffes?
Yes, you get a chance to feed and watch the giraffes as they roam around the centre.
Is the Kobe Beads Factory visit included?
It's optional. You can visit after the Giraffe Centre if you want to meet the local artisans and buy handmade beads and leather goods.
What's included in the tour price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide, transportation, and a bottle of water.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.
How long is the tour?
It's a half-day experience, starting at 9 AM and ending with hotel drop-off.
What will I learn about the giraffes?
The guide teaches you about Rothschild giraffe behavior, habitat preferences, and the centre's conservation efforts to protect this endangered species.
Nairobi: Giraffe Centre & Kobe Beads Factory with Pickup
3h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 42 per person
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