Reality TV star KIM KARDASHIAN took time out during a trip to Africa earlier this month (Jan13) to visit orphaned children.

The pregnant socialite jetted to the Ivory Coast for a promotional tour, but showed her maternal side by taking gifts and food to abandoned young kids in Abidjan.

Kardashian has released a set of snaps from her visit, which shows her being presented with flowers and the children performing a dance for her.

On her blog, she writes, "We had some time off in Abidjan so we wanted to visit an orphanage and we brought them tons of food and toys! The kids sang and danced for us and it was such a magical experience! They were the sweetest kids and I'm so glad I got to visit during my short trip."

Kardashian is expecting her first child with rapper Kanye West.