Giraffe Centre
Park · Nairobi

Giraffe Centre

Photo: Samwalton9 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The centre protects an endangered giraffe subspecies. Visitors stand on a raised platform to feed and observe the animals at close range. Watch for the giraffes' long tongues and the surrounding acacia trees.

On day 1 of Safari in the Maasai Mara

Good to know

Tickets
Admission fees apply. Check the website for current prices.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Morning hours when the animals are most active.
Getting there
In Langata, about 20 km from central Nairobi. Taxis or tours are common options.

Itineraries with Giraffe Centre

Day 1 of Safari in the Maasai Mara

Nairobi

How Giraffe Centre fits into a day.
  1. 11:00David Sheldrick Wildlife TrustNairobi National Park
  2. 13:30Giraffe CentreLangata
  3. 15:30Karen Blixen MuseumKaren
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Giraffe Centre questions

Can you feed the giraffes?

Yes. Visitors purchase pellets to feed the giraffes from a viewing platform.

How many giraffes live at the centre?

The number varies. The centre focuses on breeding and releasing Rothschild's giraffes.

Is the Giraffe Centre good for children?

Yes. Children can feed the animals and learn about giraffe conservation on site.

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