Nairobi Tour: Half-day David Sheldrick Elephant Trust and Giraffe Center TourDay trips and Excursions

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Nairobi Tour: Half-day David Sheldrick Elephant Trust and Giraffe Center Tour

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About this experience

DURATION: 5 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your centrally located hotel
LANGUAGES: English
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Anyone can participate in this Nairobi tour. An adult must accompany children. Not wheelchair accessible

Overview

Enjoy a half-day Nairobi tour and visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphaned Trust to learn about conservation efforts in place to protect these beautiful animals. Then, stop at the Giraffe Center, where you'll find Rothschild giraffes wandering the grounds. Your Nairobi tour experience includes a visit to the Kazuri beads women's factory and the Karen Blixen Museum.

Highlights

◾ See elephants and giraffes and learn about conservation efforts to protect them
◾ Visit the Kazuri Beads Women Factory and admire the most beautiful beats made
◾ Learn about the incredible life of Karen Blixen, a white settler with a visit to the Museum that bears her name

About this Experience

DURATION: 5 hours
STARTING TIME: 9.30 am
MEETING POINT: At your centrally located hotel
LANGUAGES: English
OPENING SEASON: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Anyone can participate in this Nairobi tour. An adult must accompany children. Not wheelchair accessible

Description - What to expect

Your Nairobi tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel and a drive straight to David Sheldrick's Conservation Center. Here you will be able to mingle with rescued baby and teenage elephants and learn their unique, yet moving stories of how they got there, how they got their names, and what plans are there to release them back to the wild where they belong.

Continue your Nairobi tour with a visit to the Giraffe Center, where you will learn about conversation efforts to conserve this endangered species and also get to feed them and take selfies with the Giant animals.

You will then be driven to the Kazuri Beads factory. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world's most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from start to finish.

Then have a lunch break, before the final part of your Nairobi tour at the Karen Blixen Museum, where you will learn about an amazing woman, a white settler in Kenya, and how with her work, she changed the lives of the local population.

What's included, what's not

✔ Hotel pickup/drop-off service
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✖ Food and drinks

Why choose this experience

Here are the key reasons why you should choose this Nairobi tour experience:

◾Interact with rescued baby and teenage elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, learning their individual stories and the trust's rehabilitation efforts.
◾Get up close with the iconic Rothschild's giraffes at the Giraffe Center, with the chance to feed them and capture unforgettable memories.
◾Gain in-depth understanding of the crucial conservation work being done to protect endangered species like elephants and giraffes.
◾Visit the Karen Blixen Museum and delve into the life and legacy of this remarkable Danish settler, who positively impacted the local Kenyan population.
◾This Nairobi tour provides a well-paced, comprehensive experience, with direct transportation between each attraction. The strategic scheduling, including the lunch break, ensures a comfortable and enjoyable day without feeling rushed.
◾Knowledgeable and passionate guides will enhance your understanding of the wildlife, conservation efforts, and cultural significance of each site.

By choosing this Nairobi tour you'll embark on a journey that seamlessly combines captivating wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and a deeper appreciation for the conservation work being carried out in Kenya.

Free Cancellation

Free

Description - What to expect

Your Nairobi tour starts with a pick-up from your hotel and a drive straight to David Sheldrick's Conservation Center. Here you will be able to mingle with rescued baby and teenage elephants and learn their unique, yet moving stories of how they got there, how they got their names, and what plans are there to release them back to the wild where they belong.

Continue your Nairobi tour with a visit to the Giraffe Center, where you will learn about conversation efforts to conserve this endangered species and also get to feed them and take selfies with the Giant animals.

You will then be driven to the Kazuri Beads factory. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world's most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from start to finish.

Then have a lunch break, before the final part of your Nairobi tour at the Karen Blixen Museum, where you will learn about an amazing woman, a white settler in Kenya, and how with her work, she changed the lives of the local population.

Latest reviews

  • ELEFTHERIOS
  • Nov 4, 2022
  • We had a great time! Both Gofreedly and the local supplier did their best to accommodate our needs and be super supportive. Highly recommended experience.