Nairobi National Park & Giraffe Center Wildlife Tour Hand-Feeding

Game drive, giraffe feeding and orphaned elephants in one morning or afternoon

A private tour from Nairobi airport or city hotels that runs 4 to 7 hours, combining a game drive through Nairobi National Park (where you see lions, cheetahs, hyenas and bird species) with hand-feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre and a visit to the Elephant Orphanage. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included. The tour suits layovers of more than 6 hours or visitors based in the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Nairobi National Park3h
2. Giraffe Centre45m
3. Maasai Market1h

Nairobi wildlife and city tour

• Pick up from airport or city
• Game drive at Nairobi National Park
• Visit elephant orphanage sanctuary
• Feed giraffes at Giraffe Centre
• Enjoy lunch

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel or airport, then heads into Nairobi National Park for a game drive where lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, servals and bird species including crowned cranes and ostriches can be spotted. The park also operates as a treatment and rehabilitation center for injured and orphaned wildlife, so the animals you see are part of an active conservation effort. Between the game drive and the orphanage stop, you'll visit the Giraffe Centre, where you hand-feed the world's tallest species: a moment the centre's nonprofit founder, the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, built specifically so visitors could come into close contact with giraffes and learn about Kenya's wildlife.

Your guide handles the route and timing, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not exposed to heat during the drive between stops. Lunch is included. The tour is designed for people with a layover of more than 6 hours at Nairobi airport, but it also works for anyone staying in the city who wants to pack wildlife and animal encounters into a single outing without arranging separate transport to each site.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry to Nairobi National Park for the game drive.
• visit to the Giraffe Centre with hand-feeding.
• access to the Elephant Orphanage.
• lunch.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour Van optionGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:30Standard Nairobi excursion covering Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre, lasting 6 hours. It uses an open-roof tour van with a professional guide. Pickup is included.

Landcruiser JEEP safariGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:30Private game drive lasting 7 hours, with an optional visit to a gift or coffee shop. We pick up guests from their hotel for the Nairobi excursion to Nairobi National Park, the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre, travelling in a Landcruiser 4x4 JEEP. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 115

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose the Landcruiser Jeep if you want the open-air safari feel for wildlife spotting. Pick the Tour Van if you're traveling with a larger group or prefer full air conditioning between stops. Either option works for a layover longer than 6 hours or a half-day from your Nairobi hotel.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals can I see on the game drive through Nairobi National Park?

Nairobi National Park is home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals and servals, along with bird species like crowned cranes, ostriches, parrots and guinea fowls. The park functions as a rehabilitation center, so many of the animals you encounter are being treated or recovering from injury.

Can I actually feed the giraffes at the Giraffe Centre?

Yes. The Giraffe Centre is built around close contact with giraffes, and hand-feeding them is the main activity there. The centre was created by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife to let visitors interact directly with the species.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs between 4 and 7 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and traffic conditions in Nairobi. It's designed to fit a layover of more than 6 hours, though it also works for a half-day outing if you're staying in the city.

Is hotel or airport pickup included?

Yes. Pickup is included from either Nairobi airport or your city hotel, and the tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with an English-speaking guide leading the stops.

What's the difference between the Landcruiser Jeep and the Tour Van option?

You can choose between a Landcruiser Jeep safari vehicle or a Tour Van. Both include the same stops and guide. The Jeep offers a more open safari experience, while the van seats more passengers and provides full air conditioning.