Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick tour with a Nairobi National Park game drive
Nairobi's three big wildlife experiences in one weekday: a game drive in the national park, the orphaned elephants at the Sheldrick nursery, and the Rothschild's giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. From $75 or KSh 6,000 per person, with hotel pickup.
Short answer (updated October 2026): Our weekday tour combines a dawn game drive in Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick elephant nursery's public hour from 11:00 to 12:00, and giraffe feeding at the Giraffe Centre. It runs Monday to Friday from $75 or KSh 6,000 per person with pickup. Entry fees are paid separately.
| Detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Tour type | Shared per-person day tour: you travel with other booked guests on a set route. Park game drive, Sheldrick nursery, Giraffe Centre |
| Price | Tour van $75 non-resident or KSh 6,000 resident. Land Cruiser $80 or KSh 6,500. Per person |
| Days | Monday to Friday |
| Schedule | Morning game drive, Sheldrick 11:00 to 12:00, Giraffe Centre in the afternoon |
| Vehicle | Toyota Hiace safari van with pop-up roof, or Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof. Land Cruiser subject to availability |
| Guide | English-speaking driver-guide |
| Pickup | Included from hotels in Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD, with drop-off |
| Fees not included | KWS park fee, Sheldrick ($20 non-resident, KSh 2,000 citizen or resident), Giraffe Centre (KSh 1,500 non-resident, KSh 400 citizen or resident) |
| Best for | Seeing wildlife, elephants and giraffes in one day |
| Book | WhatsApp +254 725 431 452. We confirm availability, then you buy the KWS ticket |
Exact price per adult
Start with the tour price, then add each fee you will pay on the day. Children pay less on park and attraction fees.
| Price per adult | Non-resident | Kenya resident | Kenyan citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour only, per adult | $75 | KSh 6,000 | KSh 6,000 |
| + Nairobi National Park fee (KWS) | $155 +$80 | KSh 7,350 +KSh 1,350 | KSh 7,000 +KSh 1,000 |
| + Sheldrick nursery | $175 +$20 | KSh 9,350 +KSh 2,000 | KSh 9,000 +KSh 2,000 |
| + Giraffe Centre | about $187 +about $12 | KSh 9,750 +KSh 400 | KSh 9,400 +KSh 400 |
| Price per adult | Non-resident | Kenya resident | Kenyan citizen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour only, per adult | $80 | KSh 6,500 | KSh 6,500 |
| + Nairobi National Park fee (KWS) | $160 +$80 | KSh 7,850 +KSh 1,350 | KSh 7,500 +KSh 1,000 |
| + Sheldrick nursery | $180 +$20 | KSh 9,850 +KSh 2,000 | KSh 9,500 +KSh 2,000 |
| + Giraffe Centre | about $192 +about $12 | KSh 10,250 +KSh 400 | KSh 9,900 +KSh 400 |
| Vehicle | Non-resident | Kenya resident |
|---|---|---|
| Tour van | $75 | KSh 6,000 |
| Land Cruiser | $80 | KSh 6,500 |
Includes the safari vehicle, driver-guide, the Nairobi National Park game drive, the Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre visits, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD. Land Cruiser seats are confirmed before booking.
The day
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | Hotel pickup in Westlands, Kilimani or the CBD |
| 06:00 | At the gate for the opening |
| Morning | Game drive in Nairobi National Park: plains, dams, and a look for lions and rhinos |
| 11:00 to 12:00 | David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant nursery: the milk feed and keeper talk |
| Afternoon | Giraffe Centre, Lang'ata: feed Rothschild's giraffes from the raised platform |
| Late afternoon | Drop-off at your hotel |
Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick without the game drive
If you have already done a game drive or only have the late morning, we can run a private visit to the Sheldrick nursery at 11:00 and the Giraffe Centre after it, with hotel pickup. Ask on WhatsApp for a quote for your group.
The two sites are both in Lang'ata and Karen, close to each other, so the visit takes a relaxed half-day. Book the Sheldrick slot early: see Sheldrick entry and booking and Giraffe Centre fees.
Add the Karen Blixen Museum for a full day
The Karen Blixen Museum is about 15 minutes by road from the Giraffe Centre. A visit takes about an hour, so it fits after the giraffes and turns the day into a full day in Karen. Tell us when you book and we plan the timing.
The museum is the farmhouse where Danish author Karen Blixen lived from 1917 to 1931, the setting of her memoir Out of Africa. Guides take you through the house, the gardens and the old farm machinery, with the Ngong Hills on the horizon. The suburb of Karen is named after her.
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | Hotel pickup |
| 06:00 to about 10:30 | Nairobi National Park game drive |
| 11:00 to 12:00 | Sheldrick elephant nursery |
| Early afternoon | Lunch, then the Giraffe Centre |
| Late afternoon | Karen Blixen Museum, about 1 hour |
| Evening | Drop-off at your hotel |
Museum entry is paid separately on the day. Spending longer in Nairobi? See the 3-day Nairobi itinerary.
Fees to budget on the day
Tour prices cover transport, the game drive and the guide. Each attraction charges its own entry. Here is what one adult pays.
| Fee | Non-resident | Kenyan citizen |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Park, paid to KWS | $80 (about KSh 10,400) | KSh 1,000 |
| Sheldrick nursery | $20 (about KSh 2,600) | KSh 2,000 |
| Giraffe Centre | KSh 1,500 (about $12) | KSh 400 |
Total for one non-resident adult in the tour van: $75 tour plus about $112 in fees. Total for one Kenyan citizen adult: KSh 6,000 tour plus KSh 3,400 in fees. Kenya residents pay the resident park rate of KSh 1,350.
Quick answers
How much is the Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre tour?
Tour van: 75 US dollars per non-resident or KSh 6,000 per resident. Land Cruiser: 80 US dollars or KSh 6,500. Park and attraction fees are paid separately.
Which days does it run?
Monday to Friday. On weekends, take the weekend Land Cruiser game drive instead.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, for hotels in Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD. Pickup and drop-off are both included.
What fees do I pay on the day?
A non-resident adult pays 80 US dollars to KWS for the park, 20 US dollars at Sheldrick and KSh 1,500 at the Giraffe Centre. A Kenyan citizen adult pays KSh 1,000, KSh 2,000 and KSh 400.
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Book this safari
Send the date, the group, and the pickup. We confirm availability on WhatsApp or email, with the tour price and the park fees to budget. See our deposit and cancellation policy.