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Giraffe Centre
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Early morning or late afternoon, when giraffes are most active and temperatures are cooler. Visit on a weekday to avoid school group crowds.
Budsjettips
Separate fees apply for international visitors and Kenyan/East African residents, so check the official site for current rates; children and students often have discounts. Combine with the nearby David Sheldrick visit or use a Nairobi attractions pass to save on transport and entrance costs.
Anbefalt for
Families, Photography enthusiasts, Conservation-minded travelers
Planlegg ditt besøk
1-2 hours
Om
Raske fakta: Lean over the raised feeding platform and feel a rough, prehensile tongue wrap around a carrot, a startlingly intimate way to meet a giraffe. Guided conservation programs helped raise counts of the endangered Rothschild's giraffe through captive breeding and reintroduction, and playful calves are often visible during walks.
Høydepunkter: Climbing the wooden feeding platform and holding out a handful of pellets feels like a dare: a dark purple tongue about 45 centimeters long curls around your palm and the rasping lick leaves a ticklish, gritty sensation. Founded by conservationists Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville to save endangered Rothschild's giraffes, the place runs playful education sessions where local schoolchildren crowd the rails to feed curious calves while keepers jot each animal's growth on handwritten cards.
Insidertips
- Wear neutral, sun-protective clothing and comfortable shoes since grounds are dusty.
- Bring small KSh notes for photo tips, souvenirs, and snacks, coins can be inconvenient.
- Stand on the raised observation platform for the best close-up photos of giraffe heads and tongues.
- Arrive just before feeding times to grab a front spot, or come on a weekday to avoid school group crowds.
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Har du hørt om gratis guidede turer?
Etter å ha reist til over 30 land, er det én ting jeg skulle ønske noen hadde fortalt meg fra dag én, og det endret helt hvordan jeg opplever nye byer.
Gratis guidede turer. Ja, faktisk gratis. Ingen kredittkort nødvendig. Ingen skjulte kostnader.
Lokal guide, 2-3 timer
Hovedattraksjoner, skjulte perler, lokale historier
100% tipsbasert
Guider tjener kun tips, så de gir sitt absolutt beste
Du gir tips etter hva som føles riktig
På slutten gir du bare tips etter hva du synes er riktig
Jeg har gjort dette i dusinvis av byer, og det har vært høydepunktet på nesten hver tur. Hvis du besøker Nairobi, Kenya, gjør dette på din første dag. Du vil takke meg senere.
