This article reviews the updated Giraffe Centre entrance fees for 2025. The attraction is located on Nyumbi Road in Lang’ata, around fifteen kilometres from Nairobi’s CBD. Established in 1983 by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, the centre was set up to protect the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. It also serves as an education facility for thousands of students annually. It operates daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. School groups must book at least a week before visiting and are encouraged to arrive between 9:00 a.m. and midday. Visitors are advised to plan for 1.5 to 2 hours for activities such as giraffe feeding and nature learning experiences.
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Purpose of the Centre | The centre focuses on conservation, mainly the survival of the Rothschild’s giraffe. With slightly over 300 remaining in Kenya, the facility offers public education, giraffe feeding platforms, and conservation awareness activities. |
| Payment Methods | Payments can be made via M-Pesa, debit card, or credit card. Kenyan or East African identification is required to qualify for resident rates. |
| Giraffe Centre Entrance Fees 2025 | See table below. |
| Visitor Information | Children under three years enter free. School groups access the centre at no charge if booked at least a week in advance. |
| Contacts | Phone: 0723 786 165 / 0734 890 952 / +254-20-8070804. Email: [email protected]. |
Entrance Fees Table (2025)
| Visitor Category | Fee (Ksh) |
|---|---|
| Non-Resident Adult | 1,500 |
| Non-Resident Child | 750 |
| Resident Adult | 400 |
| Resident Child | 200 |
| Children under 3 | Free |
| School Groups | Free (booking required one week in advance) |
