Nairobi
The Giraffe Centre
Eye to eye with endangered Rothschild's giraffe
On the leafy edge of Nairobi in Langata, the Giraffe Centre was founded to protect the endangered Rothschild's giraffe — and today lets visitors hand-feed these gentle giants from a raised wooden platform, meeting them quite literally eye to eye. A short self-guided forest boardwalk and an education centre make it a memorable, easily-added morning, especially for families and travellers with only a day in the city.
Highlights
- Hand-feed endangered Rothschild's giraffe
- Raised platform for eye-level giraffe encounters
- Self-guided nature boardwalk through indigenous forest
- Ideal half-day trip from central Nairobi
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At a Glance
- Best Time to Visit
- Year-round; mornings for the most active feeding
- Signature Wildlife
- Rothschild's giraffeWarthogWoodland birdlife