Sunday 27 April 2014

Girraffe Center in Karen

This is what I love about Africa! All these experiences are once in a lifetime, to be able to see and witness these amazing animals, the memories will stay with me whole my life! I feel very fortunate to privilege to live in Kenya...

Ok let's get back to subject:)

Giraffe Centre is located bushy part of Karen, (luckily very close to our home) it can be reached via Langata Road, all you need to do is follow the signs. The centre is opened its door to public in 1977, founded by two generous people, John and Betty Leslie Melvile. It is an educational as well as rescue institution for endangered Rothschild giraffes, and through the years it has become World famous Nature Education Centre. Centre also provides educational tours for schools.

Giraffes in nature are so beautiful, naïve and elegant. At the Centre, you can feed them by hand, and they, with their sticky and slimy tongue, are happy to splurge your hand! Kids love this place, they run and jump around with such an excitement. You can watch giraffe's walking in the bushes in a slow motion! Their movements are something to see, so slow and graceful. If you are lucky enough, you can even gently pat these creatures, and they are happy to look at your face with their big eyes and long lashes:)

Centre gets pretty crowded during the weekends, but there is enough space for everyone.  There is also a small coffee for quick bite or drink. Staffs are very friendly and informative.

For more information, http://giraffecenter.org/

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