Half day tour to Elephant orphanage & Giraffe Centre Nairobi

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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An all-inclusive tour of top Nairobi wildlife attractions, opening an opportunity to see Kenya’s famous animals, within Nairobi. A professional guide takes you directly to the elephant orphanage trust and the giraffe center to learn about them and the conservation efforts in place to protect these animals in the wild. Optional free complimentary tour to the beads women factory will enrich your experience. An option to include Nairobi National Park available.

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1. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Our accredited guide will meet & take you to the elephant orphanage. Enjoy this guided session with experienced guides & keepers from this sanctuary which takes place between 11 am to 12 noon daily, learning the efforts made by this sanctuary in elephant conservation in Kenya. Nonetheless, get to enjoy the view of these baby elephants, & make great memories as you engage in photography. During this visit you also get to witness them having their bottle of milk as they relax & play engaging in sandbathes & a cool of mud bath in the heat of the day. You also have an opportunity to adopt & sponsor any of the orphaned baby elephants of your choice during this visit.
2. Giraffe Centre
You will then be driven to the Giraffe centre where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species of giraffe known as the Rothschild Giraffe. The Giraffe Centre is the creation of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W. Kenya), a Kenyan non-profit organization. Their main purpose is to educate Kenyan school children and youth on their country’s wildlife and environment, as well as give local and international visitors an opportunity with the world’s tallest species, the giraffe.
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You will then be driven to the Kobe Beads Centre. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community. You then have the option of being driven to lunch and then later be dropped at the hotel/apartment or airport for your flight.
4. Karen Blixen Museum
(OPTIONAL)Nestled in Nairobi's leafy suburbs, the Karen Blixen Museum stands as a timeless testament to the famed author of "Out of Africa". The guided tour unveils a house frozen in time, echoing tales from the 20th-century colonial Kenya. The original furniture, personal artifacts, and photographs provide an intimate glimpse into Blixen's life. Knowledgeable guides weave tales of her adventures, love affairs, challenges, and profound connection to the Kenyan landscape. The expansive gardens, once part of her coffee plantation, resonate with her pioneering spirit. Each room, especially her preserved study, where her literary masterpieces were birthed, offers an immersive experience into her world, making the tour not just an exploration of a house, but a deep dive into the life of an iconic figure in literature and Kenyan history.

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Posted By : Elizabeth_U
Loved feeding the Rothschild Giraffes and was surprised that we also saw a baby black Rhino at Sheldrick elephant nursery. Our guide, Sam was friendly & very knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 15:25:04

Posted By : G3620GLmichellem
We had an amazing day in Nairobi! Kelvin was a great tour guide. He helped us register for the National Pass on our phone before heading out, provided interesting information and prepared us well for the Giraffe Centre and the Elephant orphanage experience. Both visits were absolutely amazing, where we could experience the animals up close and personal, gain an education on the great work the teams are doing and truly appreciate the beauty of these amazing animals.

After visiting the two centres, we stayed in the park for one last game drive. We saw a few new animals - namely a serval cat and a white rhino. It was amazing to be on a game drive and see the city skyline all at the same time.

Thank you Rustic Nature Tours and Kelvin - especially since we made our reservation the day before!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 10:21:58

Posted By : Martins0804
Amazing time at both locations for my family. Kelvin was extremely knowledgeable about the animals. He was able to get us there on time and positioned well at the locations to touch both the elephants and the giraffes and capture great photos.

We also added the National Park and his expertise in driving, locating the animals and finding the perfect spot for pictures really stood out.

We did everything we wanted to do on this tour while adding a third option in 7 hours, and then was gracious enough to drop us off at the airport.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 16:29:55

Posted By : ManiHan
My husband and I decided to take this tour as a last minute addition for our one day stay in Nairobi and we do not regret it.

We were picked up from our hotel (which was convenient) and taken to the Giraffe Center where we not only fed these amazing animals, but learned about the conservation effort it took to raise their numbers from 130 to 1000.

We were then taken to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust where we saw a baby rhino and many baby elephants who will someday be sent into the wild when ready.

These two experiences have been on my bucket list for years and we were taken to the best spots so we could experience both in the best way possible.

I have to mention that the tour company was easily contactable when we needed help filling in an online form to visit the Nairobi National Park. Great communication is a must for a good tour company, and our host, who was very knowledgeable in all things animals, made the entire day go fast.

We enjoyed ourselves and we are sure that anyone who wants to try out this tour, will enjoy themselves as well.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10 11:50:24

Posted By : Brian P
During our previous safari, we hit all of the big 5, except for a rhino. The great news is that my daughters got to see a baby rhino before we left by visiting the elephant orphanage with Meshack.

Meshack was such a gracious host, he took us to the giraffe center, elephant orphanage, a wonderful stop for lunch, and an amazing cultural experience at the bead factory.

Do not miss this tour if you have young children. What a wonderful way to end our vacation in Kenya.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 09:27:46

Posted By : mercysy
Everything went smoothly. Our guide was very helpful. However paying for the park fee was a disaster. I was told that my credit card didn’t go through. We paid our guide in dollar so he could pay in shillings. However my bank said they approved the transactions three times. Now I have to file a claim for the three charges. How long this will take is any body guess. A clear instruction on how to go about
paying the park fees is a must!!! Better still include the park fee on viator charges and let the tour operator obtain the tickets for the park.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 08:08:25

Posted By : kevinwF2193XE
Wife and I had an amazing time, Kelvin was super informative, friendly, and had great energy! He got us everywhere we needed to go on time and ahead of the crowds. This a great option for anyone with limited time in/around Nairobi with a safe and comfortable tour personalized for your needs. There were some issues with the E-citizen platform when we tried pay for the park fee but Kelvin was there to help us solve any issues. We can't wait to come back to Kenya and check out the other 'Rustic Nature Tours' available!
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Posted On : 2024-03-13 19:00:41

Posted By : Q7808CQjuliaa
This tour was awesome! Denis took great care to make sure the entire day was comfortable, that we got everywhere on time, and that I had everything I needed to make the most of each experience! My favorite part was visiting the Sheldrick Elephant orphanage - it’s a must! The giraffe center was also great, and I loved touring Kobe Tough beading factory. It was great to meet some of the women working there, and was able to get some amazing gifts to bring back home! Bonus: the food at the lunch spot we stopped at on the way back was delicious! Would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-02-27 07:06:33

Posted By : Christy_M
Kelvin was great. Very professional. He helped resolve an issue when I had trouble purchasing an entry ticket for the National Park, and he got us the best and coolest viewing area for the elephant orphanage. I would definitely recommend him.
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Posted On : 2024-02-22 19:04:02

Posted By : hannah_mjohnson18
A great way to spend a day in Nairobi. Getting to feed the giraffes and be so up close to them is amazing, and the elephant orphanage does incredible work. My driver, Denis, was very helpful throughout and took pics of me whenever I wanted them - thank you! Highly recommend as a solo traveller.
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Posted On : 2024-02-18 16:09:45