GIRRAFE CENTRE KIDS DAY OUT
Situated in Langata, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Nairobi, Kenya’s center, lies the amazing Giraffe Centre. It was founded in order to safeguard the endangered Rothschild giraffe, which can only be found in East Africa’s grasslands.
WHAT TO DO
FEEDING AREA
The beautiful and majestic giraffes will be calling as soon as you enter the park. An Educator will hand you some food pellets. Made of corn, wheat, grass and molasses, they are what you will feed them as you get up close. To get even closer, go up to the Feeding Platform. Don’t leave without getting a kiss!
INFORMATION CENTRE
Attend a short lecture on the giraffe to learn how the endangered animal is being taken care of. Leave with a whole lot more about wildlife in Kenya. There is also an artwork for sale on display. Made by students, the proceeds go towards supporting Ecology Trips for the underprivileged.
NATURE SANCTUARY
Nature Trail is available to you at no extra cost.
Take a stroll, or hike if you’re up to it, in our serene 1.5-kilometre nature trail and see how many species of bird you can spot – the record in one stroll is 60! Watch out for smaller animals such as dikdik and squirrel.
The trail goes down to the snaking Gogo River. If you want to see its source, the Ngong Hills, go up to the View Point. The view is breathtaking.
An alternate route back to the center will pass you by the Warthog Den. Be careful that one doesn’t come springing after you from the deep black holes!
Here are the rates
- Transport: 300 Ksh
- Entry Fees:
- Adult: 400 Ksh
- Child: 200 Ksh
- Lunch: 500 Ksh
- Mark up: 300 Ksh
Total Cost:
- For Adults: 1500 Ksh
- For Children: 1000 Ksh
