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The 15 Best Elephant Orphanage Tours in Nairobi

66 tours  ·  from $20

The Sheldrick nursery opens for one hour in the middle of the day, which sets the shape of everything around it. These 15 build a morning or a full day around that window, priced and timed.

Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options - Meeting the giraffes at the Giraffe Center
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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

1.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and Kazuri Beads Factory with hotel transport. Guides such as Jonathan, Isaac, and Charles are praised for useful wildlife and city insight. Add Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya, or a Nairobi National Park game drive, but budget separately for the park fee.

“Very fun day out with the elephants and the giraffes. Offering bottled water in the van would be a nice bonus for tourists especially in the heat. I loved the Massai women making beads. The dance and singing were extra special.”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - Guides make the difference on the game drive
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

2.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

You’ll spend the morning spotting lions, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and more in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Harrison, Henry, Kevin, and Serem have helped guests make the most of the day. A bead workshop and lunch stop may also be included.

“It’s was Incredible & informative. Our guide Eric was phenomenal. I highly recommend him as the perfect guide”

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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip - Start early at the Giraffe Centre
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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

3.From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $90

This Nairobi outing pairs the Giraffe Centre with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Kobe Beads. Guides such as Stephen, Titus, and Wellington are praised for early starts, good photo positions, and flexible driving. Expect close animal encounters, conservation talks, local crafts, hotel pickup, and an extra Nairobi National Park fee for the orphanage.

“We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Steve, he adjusted the tour according to the weather so we could see everything with sunshine and did the inside things during rain. Thanks for the great daytrip👌”

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Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour - Feeding Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
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Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

4.Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · from $95

Start with supervised giraffe feeding, then watch orphaned elephants receive milk at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. A guide such as Stephen Mutuku or Joe handles Nairobi transport, with a possible stop at Kazuri or Kobe beads. Hotel pickup is included, but Nairobi National Park access costs an extra $45 per person.

“I'm so glad i did this tour! I only had the one day to be a tourist and it was perfect. Seeing the baby elephants (so sweet), feeding the giraffes, visiting the local bead factory, relaxing over lunch and dancing at the Bomo (add-on) were all perfectRead more”

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Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour - Meeting rescued elephants at David Sheldrick
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Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

5.Nairobi: Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $40

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Nairobi Giraffe Centre with hotel pickup, transport, reservations, and an English-speaking guide. Expect close views of rescued elephants, guided giraffe feeding, and useful city commentary from guides such as Sam, Titus, Faith, or Linus. Check the selected option carefully, since park and attraction fees may be extra.

“Great, our guide Titus was amazing. We saw a lot of animals, close up, it was great and guide is perfect💜”

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Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi - Kobe Tough adds people and craft to the wildlife day
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Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi

6.Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $95Top rated

Spend about six hours visiting Nairobi’s Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre with private transport and a guide such as Kelvin, Sam, Faith, or Meshack. Watch elephant feeding and mud baths, feed Rothschild giraffes, then visit Kobe Tough beads and leather. A park fee is paid separately online, and Karen Blixen Museum is optional.

“Of course as a person from America, this being my first visit to Kenya even the dirt was memorable. The entire experiamce was great!”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and rescued elephants
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

7.Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $23

Start early with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where guides such as James and Watson help you spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, and other wildlife beside the city skyline. Continue to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre. Hotel pickup, a safari van, bottled water, and guide are included, but park and attraction fees are extra.

“It was amazing, in half day we saw so many animals, our gamedriver was excellent and we had amazing service with this company. THANK YOU🥰”

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Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi - Kobe Tough shows the work behind Kenyan beadmaking
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Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi

8.Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $115

Spend about 10 hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kobe Tough beads and leather, and Bomas of Kenya. You can feed giraffes, watch elephant calves, see beadmaking from start to finish, and enjoy music and dance. Guides such as Stephen, Victor, Kelvin, and Titus have led this route, though service can vary.

“Due to our flight from Heathrow being cancelled. We were not able to get a flight for 2 days, which ment we would not arrive in time for this trip. I did message them and ask if we could re arrange but I I just got no it’s a no show and no refund then no further replies. This was booked for my 50th birthday and was disappointed in their response.”

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Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi - Feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
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Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi

9.Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Beads Center & Bomas of Kenya Tour Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $135

Spend about 10 hours exploring Nairobi with a guide such as Stephen, Titus, Simon, or Wellington. Feed Rothschild giraffes, see the Sheldrick elephant nursery, watch beads being made, and finish with Kenyan dances at Bomas. Hotel pickup, entry fees, and a small-group format are included, but Nairobi National Park access costs an extra $45 per person.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide Stephen. The giraffe feeding was so great, what an amazing thing to do! The elephant orphanage was also fantastic, getting so close to the babies and hearing all their stories. We also stopped for lunch at a beautiful almost hidden cafe where the food and surroundings were lovely. Thanks for a great day Stephen 😊”

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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour - The early pickup and four-hour safari
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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

10.Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $50

Start before sunrise with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and possibly Karen Blixen Museum or Kobe Beads. Hotel pickup, an open-roof safari van, bottled water, and guides such as Watson, James, or Douglas are included. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“This trip was amazing. Watson our tour guide was the best. He knew the best spots to see the animals and also took us to the best spot for authentic Kenyan food. We had a great experience and made memories that we will remember for a while. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Center - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and rescued elephants
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

11.Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $20Best value

Start with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kazuri Beads Factory. Guides such as Watson, Douglas, Onesmus, and Jason are praised for spotting animals and helping with park payments. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“I had a great safari with Jason. He picked me up exactly on time and showed me lots of great spots in Nairobi National Park. I had an amazing time and I suggest him and this tour. Thanks a lot, Jason.”

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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Centre - Karen Blixen’s home at the foot of the Ngong Hills
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Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Centre

12.Nairobi: National Park, Elephant Orphanage, & Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 66 reviews · from $76

Spend a busy Nairobi day with hotel pickup, a guided visit to Karen Blixen’s former home, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery, and the Giraffe Centre. The elephant nursery opens only from 11 a.m. to noon, so timing matters. You can add Nairobi National Park, lunch, and a visit to Kazuri or Kobe beads.

“The guide was nice and helped us pay for the tickets through his phone since we didn't have the apps.”

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Nairobi: National park, baby Elephant, Giraffe center - The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its orphaned elephants
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Nairobi: National park, baby Elephant, Giraffe center

13.Nairobi: National park, baby Elephant, Giraffe center

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $44

Spend about eight hours visiting Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and the Giraffe Centre with hotel pickup, bottled water, and onboard Wi-Fi. Guides such as Douglas, James, Alex, and Steve have led this trip. Confirm the final order, park entry, and Karen Blixen Museum visit before you go.

“It was good, but it had one major problem. Ridic was really late. He said there were reasons for it, but I don't know how much I should believe it. In the end, he arrived for nad with a 2-hour delay and I was quite upset. On the other hand, he was a guide who was always williRead more”

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David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi - Conservation lessons behind the cute moments
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David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi

14.David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $75

Meet rescued baby elephants during their daily milk feeding at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Your guide collects you in Nairobi at 9:30 a.m., gets you to the viewing area for the 11 a.m. session, and returns you to your hotel. Expect a small group of up to seven, a conservation talk, and an extra $45 Nairobi National Park fee.

“We enjoyed a day in Nairobi which was an add on to a guided tour with another company. The elephant orphanage is beautiful and my happy place. I had been there before. I loved the communication from our Viator representatives. The day was enjoyable. Our driver was accommodating, a little quiet, but nice to work with.”

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Nairobi: Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center - Starting from Nairobi at about 9:30
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Nairobi: Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center

15.Nairobi: Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $90

Spend about six hours exploring Nairobi’s top conservation stops with hotel pickup, private transport, and an English-speaking guide. Watch orphaned elephants being fed at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, feed Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, and visit Kazuri Beads. Guide Meshack is especially helpful with timing, photo spots, and local advice.

“Worth spending on the private family tour arranged by Splash African Expeditions Tours and Travel to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre. The booking process was easy and hassle free. All admissions fee was included (excluding Nairobi National Park - Needs to bed paid through website). Our driver Steve was excellent with a lot of local knowledge and the national park. He was very engaging and made the whole experience very informative. He knows how to keep the kids entertained and having a good conversation with them. Thank you Steve and Splash Africa for making my tour memorable and hassle free.”

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