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Nairobi: Karen Blixen, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center

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4.245614 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Day2day tours and safaris Ltd
Nairobi: Karen Blixen, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center
4.245614 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.245614 out of 5 stars
57 reviews

Visit the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi and see the forest, plows, and farm equipment. Go to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see the elephant orphanage, then head to the Giraffe Center.

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Duration 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Wait in the lobby 10 minutes before pickup time
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

R
Rahaf – Saudi Arabia

The guide was nice and helped us pay for the tickets through his phone since we didn't have the apps.

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Theo – United States

Eric went above and beyond. saw everything we paid for and took a game tour detour and saw plenty of anim

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Itinerary

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    8 pickup location options:

    Kilimani, South C, Syokimau, Ngara, Nairobi, Westlands, Kileleshwa, Karen

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

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    Giraffe Centre

    Visit, Sightseeing, Game drive, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)

    Extra fee
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    David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    Shopping, Sightseeing, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

    Extra fee
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    Karen Blixen Museum

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Game drive, Wildlife viewing (2 hours)

    Extra fee
  • 8 drop-off locations:

    Nairobi, Westlands, Kileleshwa, South C, Karen, Kilimani, Syokimau, Ngara

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Marvel at stunning bead jewellery handcrafted by African women
  • Get up close and personal with Rothschild's giraffes
  • Play with mischievous elephants
  • Tour the house where Karen Blixen lived, made famous in Out of Africa

Full description

We begin by picking you up from your hotel/apartment or home within Nairobi then drive to the Karen Blixen museum house where the coffee farmer/settler and author of Out of Africa lived from 1914 to 1931. The Museum house remains a serene environment that seems to belong to the past, surrounded by a tranquil garden and indigenous forest, with a splendid view of Karen’s beloved Ngong Hills. She honors the hills with the phrase ‘I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills’. Farm tools including a tractor from that period, wagons, ploughs, and original coffee processing factory equipment form part of this rich collection, as outdoor exhibits.

A well-maintained luscious green gardens offer the best setting for all outdoor events including weddings and wedding receptions, corporate galas, and team building. In line with Karen’s passion for art, we support local and upcoming artists at the Karen’s Art Corner. Guided tours are offered continuously throughout the day by our well-trained multilingual guides.

After Blixen, our guide will drive to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which happens only one hour per day from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon every day. We shall have a lunch break after the elephant orphanage at a local restaurant or tourist hotel within (your choice)

Later on, you visit the Giraffe Center which is about 15 minutes from the elephant orphanage. After the Giraffe Center, our guide will drop you at your hotel or place of your choice within Nairobi.

Includes

  • Small group tour
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Time for lunch
  • Elephant orphanage entry fees ($20) if the option is selected payable through E-citizen
  • Karen Blixen Entry fees ($15) if option is selected
  • Giraffe Centre entry fees ($15) if option is selected
  • Nairobi National Park Entry fees (placed by the Kenya Wildlife Service for Elephant Orphanage is under KWS) ($43) payable through E-citizen
  • Elephant orphanage entry fees ($20) if the option is selected payable through E-citizen
  • Karen Blixen Entry fees ($15) if option is selected
  • Giraffe Centre entry fees ($15) if option is selected
  • Things of a personal nature

Important information

Know before you go

  • Important Update:
  • Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has mandated that all those visiting the SWT Elephant Nursery are required to pay park fees of $43 for Nairobi National Park. This is an entirely separate payment to our Nursery entry donation, and it must be paid via the eCitizen online platform. We would encourage you to access the Nairobi National Park for a game drive either before or after your visit to us as you will have already paid all relevant fees for the day. All entry donations to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust need to be paid directly to SWT staff, who are located at the entrance to the Nairobi Nursery after you have passed through the KWS park gate.
  • The eCitizen payment platform enables you to pay the KWS Park entrance fees at any time in advance of your visit. We strongly encourage you to do this prior to your visit to avoid unnecessary delays at the KWS Mbagathi gate (also known as the KWS Workshop Gate) at the entrance to Nairobi National Park.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 57 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    3.8/5

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Rahaf – Saudi ArabiaFebruary 21, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was nice and helped us pay for the tickets through his phone since we didn't have the apps.

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February 21, 2025

Thank you traveler for your nice words and leaving us a review. We welcome you back again soon.

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Theo – United StatesFebruary 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Eric went above and beyond. saw everything we paid for and took a game tour detour and saw plenty of anim

Response from provider

February 18, 2025

Hello Theo, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our tour. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and that you had a positive experience. Our goal is to make sure that every customer enjoys their tour, and we’re confident that we’ve been able to achieve that through our knowledgeable guides and fascinating destinations. We welcome you again to enjoy more of our tours

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Anthony – New ZealandOctober 26, 2024 – Verified booking
It was excellent . We were fortunate as we were on our own. Eric our driver couldn’t have been more hospitable especially when it came to entrance fees and passes . Over all a great trip .

Product ID: 465499

Activity provider:Day2day tours and safaris Ltd
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