Hotels near Giraffe Centre
Nairobi, Kenya
The Giraffe Centre in Lang'ata (Karen suburb) is a conservation breeding programme for the endangered Rothschild giraffe (one of the world's most threatened subspecies, around 1500 remaining in the wild). The centre, run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (Kenya), houses 8-12 resident giraffes that visitors can hand-feed special pellets from an elevated platform - the giraffes' long tongues curl around the pellets in your hand.
The platform is at exactly giraffe-head-height (about 2.5 m up). The bravest visitors offer a pellet in their mouths for the famous giraffe kiss photo. The bushy 60-hectare nature trail behind the platform passes warthogs and a small forest. Admission 1500 KES (giraffe pellets included). Open daily 09:00-17:00. Allow 60-90 minutes.
Pro Tip: Time your visit for the 09:00 opening - significantly fewer visitors and the giraffes are most receptive (and most hungry). The neighbouring Giraffe Manor luxury hotel allows resident giraffes to poke their heads through dining-room windows; lunch reservations at the Manor 12000 KES if not staying.
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