Day tour to David Sheldriks Elephant Orphanage and Karen Blixen Museum

From

From $100.00

Duration

8 hours

Max People

Min Age

3 - 99

About This Tour

If you’re a wildlife lover and history enthusiast, this day tour is perfect for you! Start at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where you’ll meet rescued baby elephants and learn how they’re being nurtured back into the wild. Watching them play and interact with their caretakers is a heartwarming experience you’ll never forget. Then, step back in time with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, the charming farmhouse where the author of Out of Africa lived. Explore her story, the beautiful gardens, and the coffee plantation that inspired her famous memoir. This tour offers a great mix of wildlife conservation and Kenya’s rich colonial history, all in one memorable day!

Highlights

See the Elephant Orphanage, 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
Transport by private vehicle
Entry tickets to Karen Blixen Museum,
Entry tickets to David Sheldriks Elephant Orphange
(Bonus stop) Learn to Make Jewellery & Pottery from clay - Kazuri Beads Factory

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 travelers booking at least one week in advance

9:00 AM – Meet at Nairobi City Center
Start your private tour with a friendly meet-up at Nairobi City Center. Your guide will give a short briefing before you head out in a comfortable private vehicle.

9:30 AM – Bonus Stop at Kazuri Beads (For Early Bookings)
For those who booked a week in advance, enjoy an exclusive visit to the Kazuri Beads Women’s Cooperative. See how skilled artisans create stunning handmade jewelry and pottery while supporting the local community. You’ll have time to shop for unique souvenirs.

10:30 AM – Head to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Arrive early at the orphanage to secure a good viewing spot before it opens at 11:00 AM. Watch as rescued baby elephants are fed, play in the mud, and bond with their caretakers. Learn about the orphanage’s conservation efforts and the stories of the elephants being nurtured back to the wild.

12:30 PM – Lunch Break (Not Included)
Take a relaxing lunch break at a nearby restaurant. Your guide can recommend great options for local or international cuisine.

1:30 PM – Visit the Karen Blixen Museum
Spend your afternoon exploring the former home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa. Stroll through the beautifully maintained farmhouse, gardens, and coffee plantation while your guide shares fascinating stories about Karen’s life and the history of colonial Kenya.

3:30 PM – Return to Nairobi City Center
After a delightful day of wildlife and history, you’ll head back to Nairobi City Center, arriving around 4:00 PM.