Animal Sanctuaries in Nairobi: 8 Sorted by Price

1.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · from $80Our pick

Start before sunrise with a four-hour safari in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory if selected. Guides including George, Junior, John, and Anthony are praised for spotting animals and managing the busy day. Hotel and airport pickup, an open-roof 4x4 van, and drop-off are included.

“The guide and driver did an amazing job spotting wildlife in the park, even finding a baby rhino and mother. It was amazing. The guide also helped our group get up front at the elephant orphanage so we had a great view of the feeding. This was an awesome day trip. It was better than I hoped it would be!”

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2.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $35

You’ll visit Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Kazuri Beads Factory with hotel pickup. Guides such as Jonathan, Isaac, and Patrick are praised for wildlife knowledge and flexible help. Add Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya, or a Nairobi National Park game drive, but budget separately for the park fee.

“Excellent day, our guide Jonathan was great, very funny, personable and knowledgeable. Kept us updated on plans through, confirmed everyone was happy at all times. A full day.”

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3.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Start with a safari in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads Factory, a local restaurant and the Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Harrison and Henry are praised for spotting wildlife and keeping the day moving. Expect a van with a pop-up roof, extra entrance fees and a day that may last well beyond six hours.

“We had an amazing day with Ben, he was so knowledgable & because of his experience we were lucky enough to be the first to see white rhinos with not another single vehicle around for about 5 minutes. We also saw a lion right next to our car. He was gracious, thoughtful & made sure we never felt rushed at any of our activities. Thanks so much for an amazing first day in Kenya!”

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4.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176Top rated

Spend about two hours at Nairobi Giraffe Centre, then enjoy lunch at your own cost and a three-hour game drive in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle. Your private guide handles transport, park entry, and wildlife spotting. Guides such as George, Albert, Tony, and Black Santa are praised for their timing and animal knowledge.

“Great experience! Driver made sure we were able to see every animal and as close as possible. Super kind. Also, elephant orphanage is lovely”

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5.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $90

This Nairobi day trip combines the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Kazuri Beads Factory, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Stephen, Titus, and Wellington are praised for early starts, good photo spots, and helpful local advice. Check the booking option carefully, as Nairobi National Park fees may be extra.

“Stephen was absolutely amazing. Not only was he super knowledgeable, but he set us up to have the best tour ever. He made sure we had the best position at the elephants, took the BEST photos and videos of us and was incredibly attentive and fun. He made the day absolutely incredible. If you book this tour, which you absolutely should, do yourself a favor and request Stephen. This tour hits all the must do activities in Nairobi and Stephen takes it to the next level.”

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6.Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $40

Spend a few hours with rescued baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then feed Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. An English-speaking guide such as Sam, Titus, or Faith handles transport, reservations, city commentary, and photos. Pickup and drop-off in Nairobi are included, but check the attraction and park fees carefully before booking.

“I had such a wonderful experience on this tour. My guide, Sam, shared the same name as me, so we were already off to a great start! He arrived right on time and made the day smooth and enjoyable. As a solo traveler, one of the highlights was how thoughtful he was about helping me take photos—I didn’t even need to use my selfie stick. That small gesture made a big difference in my trip. The tour itself was excellent. You’ll get to enjoy the Giraffe Center and spend time at the Elephant Sanctuary—both are truly memorable experiences. I highly recommend booking this tour; you won’t regret it. Thank you,…”

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7.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $23

Start with an early game drive in Nairobi National Park, where guides such as James and Watson look for four of the Big Five against the city skyline. Continue to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre, with time for lunch and a possible Kobe Beads visit. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“It was amazing, in half day we saw so many animals, our gamedriver was excellent and we had amazing service with this company. THANK YOU🥰”

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8.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 81 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $20Best value

Start with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kazuri Beads and Leather Factory. Guides such as Watson, Douglas, Onesmus, and Jason are praised for spotting animals and helping with entry fees. Expect shared transport, extra attraction fees, and a long, busy day.

“I had a wonderful day, Watson was an amazing guide, he really wanted to make sure we saw everything and was so warm and friendly. The baby rhinos and elephants were just beautiful. Highly recommended.”

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