1. Giraffe Centre:
Rothschild Giraffe Conservation: The Giraffe Centre focuses exclusively on protecting and breeding the endangered Rothschild giraffe, one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies in the world.
2. Elephant Orphanage (David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust):
Rescue and Rehabilitation of Orphaned Elephants: The Elephant Orphanage is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants, many of which have lost their parents to poaching. It nurtures them until they are old enough to be reintroduced into the wild.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Entrance fees at Elephant orphanage and Giraffe centre
✔ Bottled water
✖ National park entrance fees
Pickup Locations
1. West Lerruat Hotel
2. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
3. 37 On Kikambala
4. Westside Apartments
5. Sunrise Guest House
6. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
7. County Guest room
8. Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
9. Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection By Hilton
10. Prearea Hotel
11. Best Western Plus Westlands
12. Ulwazi Place by Trianum
13. Lowela Hotel
14. Novotel Nairobi Westlands
15. Dayo Suites and Hotel
16. StanMar Hotel
17. Valley Arcade Towers
18. Nairobi Executive Serviced Apartment
19. Hotel Tobriana
20. New Carnation Hotel
Additional Info: Pick up points that are than 10km attract additional charges.
Itinerary
1
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT), also known as the Elephant Orphanage, is located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the most well-known elephant sanctuaries in the world, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned elephants, often victims of poaching. Once the elephants are nurtured and rehabilitated, they are eventually reintegrated into the wild.
Key Highlights:
Location: Located within Nairobi National Park.
Visitor Experience: Visitors can observe baby elephants being fed and playing in mud baths. The orphanage offers a daily public visit in the late morning, typically around 11 a.m.
Adoption Program: Visitors can "adopt" an elephant, which helps support their care and rehabilitation.
Educational Focus: The orphanage also educates the public about wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on elephant protection.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre, located in Lang'ata, Nairobi, is a conservation and educational center established to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe. The center was founded in 1979 by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) and has since played a crucial role in breeding and protecting these giraffes.
Key Highlights:
Location: Near Nairobi, not far from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Interactive Experience: Visitors can get up close to the giraffes, feed them from raised platforms, and even interact with them directly.
Educational Programs: The center runs programs aimed at educating children and the general public on wildlife conservation, particularly focused on giraffes.
Rothschild Giraffes: The center focuses on breeding Rothschild giraffes, a subspecies that is endangered due to habitat loss.
Nature Trails: There are also nature walks around the center, where visitors can explore the local flora and fauna.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
