We had a good time on this. If I had small children, it would have been an excellent event, or, if I was short on time and this was... read more going to be my safari, it would be worth it. But for me, the Sheldrick was a disappointment as was the giraffe center. The Sheldlrick does great work and I am hopeful the money we spent will go to help the elephants. But they simply brought out 10 elephants at a time and kept them in a roped area. There was little opportunity to get close to the babies. In fact, there was too large or a crowd while we were there and I had to step back on to a step to allow someone else in to see the animals. Very few people get to touch them and if you do, it is simply a quick touch. You do not fee them or spend any significant time with them. At best, I would say each group of 10 elephants is brought out for about 10-15 minutes.

The giraffe center was nothing more than getting a cup of food, walking up some stairs, feeding the giraffes who immediately come over to eat, and then leave. If I had never fed a giraffe, I suppose it would be better or if I had smaller children. Otherwise, I could do without.

The real treat was the safari through the Nairobi Park. I suggest going early from your hotel if your driver will go. George (our driver) picked us up at 6 am. Traffic is very bad in Nairobi and if you don't go early, you miss out on quite a lot. We were able to see rhinos, hippos, giraffes, zebras, a lion try to attack a buffalo and a buffalo stampede at the lion, a crocodile, and several other birds and animals. We also were blessed with seeing a family of lions with babies and get within 20 feet of them. Was amazing.

This part of the safari package was well worth it. I only wish they had a combined Nairobi Park/Village trip (and not to the plastic villages within Nairobi, but an actual village). I would do this if I had small kids or limited time as it was a great exposure to African wildlife. Also, very easily could be done if you have a long layover in Nairobi of about 10 hours or more, as the park is right within 10 minutes of the airport. I also suggest our driver George. Very knowledgeable and fun.