Reviews: Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit
Below are independent comments from 37 of our travellers who have done this activity and have kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa.
Richard
London
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
5 Oct 2024
"Worth a visit to see the Rothschild Giraffes up close. Expect crowds."
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Overall
Good
EvaR
California
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
1 Oct 2024
"A very enjoyable visit with great photo opportunities."
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Overall
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Q
Birmingham
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
Based at The Norfolk Hotel on 22 Sep 2024
"We really enjoyed the Giraffe Centre, although we were getting a little tired, so it wasn't a long stay"
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Overall
Good
Mr & Mrs L
Denver
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
Based at Karen Gables on 16 Sep 2024
"We each got a half of a coconut shell with "giraffe chow" pellets to feed the Rothschild giraffes. There were somewhere between six to ten giraffes at the browsing area looking for some treats at this sanctuary.
We heard from one of the docents that the center has been able to breed and release over forty giraffes back into protected parks. One of the giraffes - "Betty" has this trick she like to play - she will approach you so you can reach out and pet her, but she is scoping out the coconut shell and will swing her tongue and attempt to clean out the entire contents. The encounter was great fun, and we would gladly return for another visit.
The gift shop was interesting to stroll through. Many trinkets on display for sale." Read more about this whole safari
We heard from one of the docents that the center has been able to breed and release over forty giraffes back into protected parks. One of the giraffes - "Betty" has this trick she like to play - she will approach you so you can reach out and pet her, but she is scoping out the coconut shell and will swing her tongue and attempt to clean out the entire contents. The encounter was great fun, and we would gladly return for another visit.
The gift shop was interesting to stroll through. Many trinkets on display for sale." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Ms. R
Canada
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
Based at Tamarind Tree Hotel on 14 Sep 2024
"I would give this a pass in future. $15 USD to feed a giraffe a small bowl of food - 5 seconds, not worth it. The giraffes took off and didn't return. I'd rather see them in the wild."
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Overall
Average
Mrs A. & Ms. K
Canada
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
Based at Tamarind Tree Hotel on 14 Sep 2024
"This was a lovely experience, and wonderful to see within a city.
I felt that the efforts to attract the giraffes to the visitor walkway by banging pails of food incessantly were unnecessary.
I would have preferred allowing the giraffes to have the freedom to come and go as they pleased." Read more about this whole safari
I felt that the efforts to attract the giraffes to the visitor walkway by banging pails of food incessantly were unnecessary.
I would have preferred allowing the giraffes to have the freedom to come and go as they pleased." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Excellent
Nicola
London, UK
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
13 Aug 2024
"A very touristy experience where large crowds of tourists "swarm" the giraffes to feed them.
Interesting experience but honestly the weakest one of our Kenyan adventure.
Avoid if you don't like tourist traps." Read more about this whole safari
Interesting experience but honestly the weakest one of our Kenyan adventure.
Avoid if you don't like tourist traps." Read more about this whole safari
Overall
Average
Ryan & Carly
Edmonton
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
22 Mar 2024
"Great experience and a quick activity following our Safari!"
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Overall
Excellent
Ms D.
Canada
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
Based at Macushla House on 7 Feb 2024
"Great visit"
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Overall
Excellent
HLG
Manitoba
"Nairobi Giraffe Centre visit review"
Based at The Emakoko on 27 Jan 2024
"Enjoyable to be able to feed the animals"
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Overall
Excellent
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