Feeding a giraffe at the Giraffe Centre
City & Day Tours

Nairobi · Karen

Giraffe Centre

Eye-to-eye with Rothschild's giraffes

A raised platform in Karen where you feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes by hand. Started in 1979 as a breeding programme, still running today.

  • Hand-feed giraffes from a raised platform
  • Self-guided nature walk
  • Education centre
  • Small souvenir shop

Duration

1 hour

Best for

Families, first-time visitors.

The details

Visit

Open daily 9am–5pm. Usually 1 hour. We arrange transport from your hotel.

Combine with

Karen Blixen Museum and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in the same morning.

FAQ

Giraffe Centre — common questions

Can kids feed them?
Yes — the platform is built for it. Kids love this stop.

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