Timeline
17:03
Arrive at the Giraffe Centre. Buy your ticket and collect the food provided for the giraffes. This gives you enough time to explore the grounds and see the warthogs and tortoises before the main event. The conservation education programmes are also running.
18:18
Head to the feeding platform. The giraffes will lean down to take the food from your hand. This is the golden light moment. The lighting is perfect for photos, and the atmosphere is calm as the animals settle in for the evening.
19:03
Take a walk along the free nature hiking trail just outside the centre. It is popular with locals and offers a gentle end to the visit as the light fades. You can see the surrounding Lang'ata landscape in the twilight.
19:33
Head into Lang'ata for dinner and a drink. Since the context does not list specific food or drink shops nearby, check the route for a suitable restaurant or bar in the Lang'ata area to enjoy the evening air after dark.
Local tip
The centre remains open even during renovations, so you can still access the feeding experience. Bring cash for the entrance fee, as cards may not be accepted everywhere.
Check before you go
- The entrance fee is Ksh 1500 for non-resident adults and Ksh 750 for children.
- The nature trail is free and located just outside the centre.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nairobi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).