Kenya · Up-Close Animal Experiences

1-Day Nairobi Wildlife Tour with Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

1 Day Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a haven for rescued orphan elephant calves
02 Spend time feeding and stroking Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
03 Explore Nairobi Monkey Park, also known as City Park
04 Enjoy close-up wildlife encounters across Nairobi's animal centres

Book this full-day tour to visit several animal centres in Nairobi. Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a haven and rehabilitation centre for rescued orphan elephant calves, spend time with giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, and explore Nairobi Monkey Park, also known as City Park. This experience offers close-up encounters with some of Kenya's most loved animals, along with time to stop at local souvenir shops.

Feed and play with the wild monkeys, which may come and sit on your lap, shoulder, or head - basically wherever they see or smell some of the nuts provided on entry.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre and Monkey Park in Nairobi

Pick-up from your hotel or place of stay at around 8:30 am.
Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to learn all about the elephants that have been rescued and cared for in Kenya's big parks. This is a great opportunity to stroke baby elephants and even adopt one.
Proceed to the Giraffe Centre, where you can stroke and feed the giraffes from the viewing platform and learn all about Kenya's famous Rothschild giraffes.
Have local delicacies for lunch.
Explore Nairobi Monkey Park. Feed and play with the wild monkeys, which may come and sit on your lap, shoulder, or head - basically wherever they see or smell some of the nuts provided on entry.
Stop by local souvenir shops on the way home.