Day Trip Review: Giraffe Center, Elephant Project & Nairobi Park

A day packed with animal encounters in Nairobi? That sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? You’re in luck, that is quite achievable, you see! I took the plunge, too it’s almost like I stepped into a wildlife documentary for a day. My goal here is very straightforward, that I am going to walk you through the entire experience. I am including helpful tips and recommendations, just in case you are thinking about doing this particular tour too! Let’s explore this adventure, alright?

The Giraffe Centre: Eye-to-Eye with Gentle Giants

My initial stop? That was the Giraffe Centre. That is situated not far from Nairobi. So, it’s easily accessible. The Rothschild giraffe has its home here. Which very nearly faced extinction. And this centre works at protecting them, in some respects a real good thing. As you come closer to the centre, very the sight of those graceful, tall necks is truly very captivating. It felt almost like stepping into a different reality.

But it is not very a visit where you just look at these beautiful creatures. You get to interact with them. It is offered, or rather the chance to feed the giraffes is offered. Now you’re using these little pellets that are provided. And these giraffes are coming right up to you, too it’s almost they are waiting! The experience to make that contact, and to feed them is absolutely exhilarating! That is because, so there are not very many things like looking up, directly into those very gentle eyes.

It gets even better! So, there are platforms you get up to. And what it does, is get you to eye level with them. This kind of setup definitely allows you to appreciate how tall they are. So, there is an informational talk first, but honestly, so I was too excited for all the information! Very spending that personal time with the animals did drive home the work that has to be done. It goes to conserving this amazing species. You kind of feel grateful to just be in their presence.

Tips for Visiting the Giraffe Centre

Planning to visit the Giraffe Centre? First, get there fairly early, it will be so the place isn’t too busy yet. The crowds will get bigger later, too it’s almost everybody is heading in at once, very later in the day. And feeding times become a bit more of a challenge. Remember a sunhat! The sun is able to beat down. Bring your camera. It’s clear you will be taking lots of pictures.

When you are feeding them, that pay very special attention to the instructions, and in that case, just keep your fingers out of the way. Understand that giraffes’ tongues are very, very long! Also, you want to explore a bit. You could visit the souvenir shop. You get very cute, charming gifts that support the conservation efforts. I would say set aside two hours just for the Giraffe Centre, and in this case you want to really savor this experience.

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Nurturing Orphaned Elephants

After saying “goodbye” to the giraffes, next, I headed over to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Or DSWT, as that is generally called. And you may already realize this. That is an amazing organization that rescues and rehabilitates orphaned elephants, might be because poaching is one of the things responsible. It is located fairly close to the city. It provides hope for those young creatures that need protection, clearly a major responsibility to shoulder.

Very seeing these baby elephants, who typically have lost their mothers to some very, very cruel means? Very, very it is a tear-jerking experience. Every single elephant had their dedicated keeper. And what he did was to stand by them at all times. So, it felt very much like they had found family with these caretakers, which can only be a good thing.

These elephants come running to the feeding area! I was taken in, literally. What a fun thing! They go for their milk bottles. Which really mirrors a human baby getting their meal. I was observing them wallowing in the mud afterward. I saw they enjoyed these very simple pleasures, so, too it’s almost forgetting whatever trauma they had previously endured.

During that time, there was information being shared by the keepers, in a way painting the unique story for each elephant. The ways you can offer help were stated as well. That includes fostering a baby elephant for fifty US dollars each year. Now that will assist them to grow and be returned back into that wild!

Visiting the Elephant Orphanage: Tips and Considerations

So, here is the trick, you should try to arrive for the midday viewing. Which happens daily for exactly one hour between eleven and noon. That gives a better opportunity to watch what’s going on in all areas. Reservations? They can be made in advance. In this instance, that guarantees your space, since it gets busy. Please respect guidelines! Don’t go making so much noise.

Wear comfortable shoes, too it’s almost you’re on a farm. Bring some sunscreen with you, for that matter. Part of the viewing area has no covering from sun rays. Donations or adoptions? Definitely will make you feel so much like you are part of their mission. It is just great, getting personally involved.

Nairobi National Park: A Safari on the City’s Doorstep

Lastly? Nairobi National Park came after! Who knows the capital city of Kenya will be adjacent to this park? But it does have this. This really puts very this national park apart! Only mere kilometers from that cityscape, so, too it’s almost very the wild exists side-by-side with this urban hub.

You might be thinking that a great variety of species might live here. Well, yes. Lions and leopards might show up, as well as buffalos and rhinos! Countless species of birds flourish here as well! It is absolutely an incredible experience to go and view a wildlife sanctuary just against that background of skyscrapers! What a paradox.

I chose to enjoy a guided tour of the park, clearly someone very familiar with where things usually might be. The drivers usually have an awareness of the wildlife location. So, it does save the trouble to identify spots for animal viewing on one’s own. When we drove off to this sprawling savannahs, suddenly this city was forgotten. And what was there now was all the untamed Africa.

There were lions lazing, just soaking the sun’s warmth. Very seeing a rhino close by too! And also gazelles bounding all across this landscape. Very witnessing those moments brought excitement! And very that makes you see that magic for yourself. Here you may take great pictures and just watch! Please take just images, alright?

Tips for Visiting Nairobi National Park

Planning this journey for you? Early times might mean more animal viewing. So the animal gets more active during these morning temperatures! Definitely you are doing a game drive using a four-wheel-drive vehicle! The landscape? Sometimes rather bumpy, clearly not the average street that gets paved.

Pack water! Protect from the sun too, obviously you have lots of it while in the jeep. If you enjoy a quieter and better viewing? Weekdays could serve. And you will get to escape those crowds! Get those binoculars if you do bird viewing, too it’s almost there will be lots!

Understand any specific rules set at that Park, such as staying in one’s vehicle unless you get told it’s permissible. Consider a driver who has understanding of animal habitats! When the safari ends, remember all! What amazing, majestic and natural life we enjoyed!

Final Thoughts: Was it Worth It?

A day hopping with nature here at Nairobi. In my view, I’d offer you this – totally deserving and worthy! Just in case you care, too it’s almost you’re close by? You get three places, might be with no stress.

For that Giraffe Center, the animals there are so special! Just when you look at their faces! That DSWT center? An inspirational view indeed! Nairobi park, the last area. Wow. Seeing natural animal near huge towers is so crazy!

If there is ever opportunity? Have your experience here for sure. These are special. And hopefully some time we can come here as a tourist.

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