Maasai Giraffe

Vulnerable Savannah Best: Year-round
Did You Know?

A giraffe's heart weighs 11 kilograms — necessary to pump blood nearly two metres upward to its brain against gravity.

The Full Story

The Maasai giraffe, with its jagged irregular patches, is the most common giraffe subspecies in Kenya. Amboseli offers iconic views of giraffes silhouetted against Kilimanjaro at sunrise.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Your visit to Kenya directly supports the conservancies and rangers that protect these animals. Every tour booking contributes to sustainable wildlife conservation in East Africa.

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See the Maasai Giraffe on These Tours

5-Day Family Safari in Kenya
Guaranteed sighting 5 days
5-Day Family Safari in Kenya

Maasai Mara

$808 /person
5-Day Kenya Honeymoon Safari
High sighting 5 days
5-Day Kenya Honeymoon Safari

Maasai Mara

$1,154 /person
3-Day Amboseli Elephant & Kilimanjaro Safari
High sighting 3 days
3-Day Amboseli Elephant & Kilimanjaro Safari

Amboseli National Park

$462 /person
10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Circuit Safari
High sighting 10 days
10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Circuit Safari

Kilimanjaro

$2,462 /person
2-Day Nairobi Weekend Safari
Medium sighting 2 days
2-Day Nairobi Weekend Safari

Lake Nakuru National Park

$200 /person
6-Day Tsavo East & West Safari
Medium sighting 6 days
6-Day Tsavo East & West Safari

Tsavo East National Park

$877 /person
Quick Facts
  • Conservation
    Vulnerable
  • Habitat
    Savannah
  • Best Time to See
    Year-round
  • Featured on
    6 tours
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