Lioness with Cubs in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Kenya Activities with Animals

Watamu Turtle Watch

Located in Watamu, this conservation trust offers a wonderful experience to many visitors; A close encounter with one, or more rescued turtles, who are then released back into the ocean. On an almost ...more »

  • Location: Watamu
  • Type: Places of Interest (Watamu)
  • Tel: +254 (0)42 32118 or 0713 990823

The Giraffe Centre AFEW

If you have a day or two to sightsee in Nairobi, this is an absolute must! This educational centre allows tourists and school groups to see these lovely long legged creatures up close and personal ...more »

  • Location: Langata
  • Type: Places of Interest (Nairobi)
  • Tel: +254 (0) 20 891658

The Elephant Orphanage

Watching baby elephants feeding and playing at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's Elephant Orphanage is something not to be missed. The baby elephants trot along with floppy trunks and flappy ears ...more »

  • Location: Langata
  • Type: Places of Interest (Nairobi)
  • Tel: ++254 (0) 20 2301 396

Karen Riding School

Karen Riding School is a well resourced and professionally managed riding school based in Marula Lane in Karen. It welcomes complete beginners (1year upwards!) to more experienced competition riders. ...more »

  • Location: Karen
  • Type: Sports
  • Tel: + 254 (0) 732 452713

Pat-a-Pet (K.S.P.C.A.)

A great place to rescue an abandoned puppy or kitten. The KSPCA also offer children a chance to safely "pat" or stroke a pet including kittens, puppies, guinea pigs, rabbits or whatever is currently ...more »

  • Location: Langata
  • Type: Family activities
  • Tel: +254 (0)20 882500

Elsamere

Home of Elsa the lion (Born Free), this conservation Centre was established in 1963 In memory of Elsa from the book and film "Born Free". It has well designed accommodation and serves an excellent ...more »

  • Location: Lake Naivasha
  • Type: Hotels
  • Tel: +254(0) 50-2021055

Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees. ...more »

  • Location: Mount Kenya
  • Type: Activities with Animals
  • Tel: + 254 723 312673

Ngong Racecourse - Jockey Club of Kenya

The Jockey Club of Kenya have regular horse races in Nairobi, which are always fun to go to. To find out when they're on contact them direct or ask to receive their "Farasi Times" newsletter via email ...more »

  • Location: Karen
  • Type: Sports
  • Tel: +254 722 414 598

Animal Orphanage (Mt Kenya Safari Club)

Have you ever fed a crested crane, had a monkey sit on your shoulder or seen a horse crossed with a zebra? Well if you haven't - you need to visit the extraordinary Animal Orphanage, ...more »

  • Location: Mount Kenya
  • Type: Activities with Animals
  • Tel: +254 (0) 62 203-2406

KWS Animal Orphanage

Have you ever seen those photos of people cuddling baby cheetahs? Or standing next to fully grown cheetahs, who look as tame as teddy bears! Well this is probably the place where the photos came from. ...more »

  • Location: Langata
  • Type: Places of Interest (Nairobi)
  • Tel: +254 (0)20 600800

All Kenya Things to do

Our Local Experts say:

Fancy feeding a giraffe or stroking a baby elephant? Kenya is world famous for its wonderful wildlife and there is a whole lot more to do than just going on safaris. 

Let us give you some suggestions for some exciting interactive activities, where you see animals close up. Feed the crocs, bottle feed an elephant, or even stroke a cheetah! There's lots to do and some brilliant photo opportunities waiting... so what are you waiting for?

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