Giraffe Center& Karen Blixen Day Tour
Overview
The Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Center offer a unique mix of history and wildlife in Nairobi. The Karen Blixen Museum, once the home of the renowned Out of Africa author, provides a glimpse into colonial Kenya with its preserved artifacts and stunning views of the Ngong Hills. Just a short drive away, the Giraffe Center allows visitors to interact with the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, feeding them up close while learning about conservation efforts. Together, these two attractions showcase Nairobi’s rich heritage and commitment to wildlife preservation.
Included/Exclude
- All Taxes/VAT
- 4wd Land cruiser with pop up viewing roof
- All Transportation by road
- Unlimited Mileage ensuring the best possible animal sightings.
- Experienced and professional driver guide.
- All park fees.
- Lunch
- Mineral water during game drives
- International flight charges.
- Tips to driver/s or helping staff
- Items of personal nature (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Additional accommodation before or at the end of the Safari
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Tour Plan
We will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel at 9:00 am for your day tour.
Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre is a sanctuary created for the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and founded under the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W) The Rothschild Giraffe, a subspecies of the Northern/Nubian Giraffe species, is unique, with large, rectangular, brown patches that do not extend to their lower legs.
As an environmental conservation centre, Giraffe Centre educates on the country’s wildlife and environment and offers both locals and international visitors close contact with the Rothschild Giraffe.
Karen Blixen Museum
The Karen Blixen Museum is located at the foothills of the Ngong Hills in the suburbs of Nairobi. It began as a home to the Danish author Karen and her husband in the early 1900s. Basing her book ‘Out of Africa’, later adapted into a film of the same name, on her experience, Karen recounted owning a farm on the foot of the Ngong Hills.
The museum presents the person of Karen Blixen and an opportunity to witness the lush green gardens and revel in the past in the present, enjoying the exhibits of well-maintained furniture and tools used. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum, walk the nature trails, birdwatch and buy souvenirs from the museum shops.
Lunch
After your adventure, you will enjoy lunch before drop off at your Nairobi Hotel or your drop off place of choice.