Experts' Choice Award Giraffe Centre
What the experts agree on
A conservation project for endangered Rothschild's giraffes where visitors hand-feed and even "kiss" these gentle giants—unpretentious, fun for all ages, and family-friendly.
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– Afar Magazine
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, combines serious conservation with enjoyable activities." Full review
Afar Magazine "Get up close and personal to these prehistoric-looking animals...guides provide you with a handful of pellets and you can feed one or two of the resident giraffes. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Get tall with nature's lankiest beasts and their warthog friends at this Kenyan preserve. " Full review
Frommer's "There's nothing too sophisticated or overly touristy about the center, but you will have the chance to "kiss" a friendly giraffe." Full review
Fodor's "Established by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW), this unique giraffe sanctuary is a wonderful excursion for children and adults alike" Full review
National Geographic "In the cold season (from June to September), you should visit the national parks (make sure to bring warm clothes!) and the Giraffe Center, enjoy the indoor Sarit Centre, or walk on the..."
New York Times "At Nairobi’s Giraffe Center, you can feed Rothschild’s giraffes food pellets from your palm, and stick a pellet between your lips and get the wettest, stickiest kiss you’ve received since..."
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Condé Nast Traveler "Giraffe Centre is practically located at Giraffe Manor's doorstep—perfect if you're looking to hit a nature trail or simply educate yourself on what makes the Rothschild variety so special"
National Geographic "Feeding a community of endangered Rothchild's giraffes is a highlight attraction for visitors to Nairobi. Founded in 1979 in a bid to boost numbers of the ailing subspecies, the Giraffe..."
