Conservation centre for the endangered Rothschild's giraffes.
Kenya
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Year-round
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Wildlife Conservancy
Giraffe Centre
Conservation centre for the endangered Rothschild's giraffes.
Kenya
Location
Year-round
Best Time to Visit
About Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre, located in Nairobi, Kenya, is a conservation and education centre dedicated to the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Established by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the centre provides visitors with the unique opportunity to come face-to-face with these majestic animals, learn about conservation efforts, and even feed th...
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The experience doesn't significantly change with seasons due to the controlled environment of the centre.
The Giraffe Centre primarily focuses on the Rothschild's giraffe, offering intimate encounters such as feeding and educational insights into their conservation.
The Giraffe Centre is a safe destination within Nairobi, with controlled access and well-maintained facilities. Standard vaccinations for travel to Kenya, such as yellow fever, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid, are recommended. Malaria prophylaxis may be advised based on your overall travel plans in Kenya.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
The Giraffe Centre is located in the Lang'ata suburb of Nairobi, easily accessible by taxi or private vehicle from the city centre. It's approximately a 20-minute drive from Nairobi's CBD, depending on traffic.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
The centre is pedestrian-friendly, with walkways leading to the giraffe feeding platform, nature trail, and educational centre. It's compact and easily navigable on foot.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
Since 1 January 2024, Kenya requires visitors to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to travel, with exemptions for citizens of certain countries. The eTA process is straightforward, with applications to be submitted online at least 3 days in advance of travel. The fee is 34.09 USD, and proof of accommodation or an invitation lett...
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :