Day tour to Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum

From

From $80.00

Duration

8 hours

Max People

Min Age

3 - 99

About This Tour

This day tour is perfect for anyone who loves wildlife and history! Start your adventure at the Giraffe Center, where you’ll meet the beautiful Rothschild giraffes up close, hand-feed them, and learn about their conservation story. Afterward, step back in time with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the author of Out of Africa. Explore the well-preserved farmhouse, lush gardens, and coffee plantation while discovering the life of Karen Blixen and her connection to Kenya. This tour blends nature and history, offering a unique and peaceful escape just outside Nairobi.

Highlights

See the Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum
Driver handles Nairobi traffic so you can relax
Choose where to end your tour: at your hotel or other top sites
All transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off on request

What’s Included

Professional guide
Entry tickets to the Girrafe center,
Transport by private vehicle
Entry tickets to the Girrafe center,
Entrance fees to karen Blixen museum
Learn to Make Jewellery & Pottery from clay - Kazuri Beads Factory (Bonus stop for early bookings)

Food and drinks
Pickup and drop off to the airport

Tour Plan

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Itinerary

Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Tour Type: Private tour
Meeting Point: Nairobi City Center
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Bonus Stop: Kazuri Beads for bookings made a week in advance

9:00 AM – Meet at Nairobi City Center
Begin your private tour by meeting your guide at the designated spot in Nairobi City Center. After a brief introduction, you’ll embark on your adventure in a comfortable private vehicle.

9:30 AM – Visit the Giraffe Center
Arrive at the Giraffe Center to feed and interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes. Learn about their conservation and take some amazing photos of these gentle giants.

11:00 AM – Head to the Karen Blixen Museum
Next, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the famous author of Out of Africa. Explore the historic farmhouse, beautiful gardens, and coffee plantation while your guide shares fascinating stories about Karen Blixen’s life and her connection to Kenya.

1:00 PM – Lunch Break (Not Included)
Take a break for lunch at a nearby restaurant. Your guide will recommend some great local or international dining options to suit your taste.

2:00 PM – Bonus Stop at Kazuri Beads (For Early Bookings)
For those who booked the tour a week in advance, enjoy a special visit to the Kazuri Beads Women’s Cooperative. Discover how the artisans create beautiful handmade jewelry and pottery, and support the local community by browsing their unique crafts.

3:30 PM – Return to Nairobi City Center
After a fulfilling day of exploring wildlife, history, and local art, your tour will conclude with a drive back to Nairobi City Center. Expect to arrive around 4:00 PM, where you’ll be dropped off at the original meeting point.