Enjoy a half-day excursion that takes you to the Giraffe Center and the Karen Blixen Museum. Stop at a beads craft center near the Museum.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup is available at Nairobi hotels.

Highlights

See giraffes living in a semi-wild state at the Giraffe Center
Tour the house where Karen Blixen lived, made famous in Out of Africa
Shop for original hand-made crafts at a beads center

Full description

Begin your 4-hour trip with a visit to the Giraffe Center, made famous by Daisy Rothschild, a giraffe calf rescued from the Western Kenya border. Daisy and her family form a small part of the herd, living in a semi-wild state at Giraffe Manor. Take the nature trail to the Gogo River and search for giraffes in the wild. Continue with a drive to Karen Blixen's home, made famous by the film, Out of Africa. Karen Blixen lived in the house from 1917 to 1931, when the farm was sold and she left Kenya. From the garden, enjoy magnificent views of the Ngong Hills. Visit nearby Kazuri Ltd. where African women offer paintings and necklaces for sale.

Includes

All entry fees
Transportation
Guided tour of the Giraffe Center and the Karen Blixen Museum

Tips/gratuities

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sun hat

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Be sure to wear warm cotton clothing, a hat, and maybe sunscreen (depending on the weather), and bring a good camera
There is the option of adding dinner afterward at the Carnivore Restaurant

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 14 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
3.2/5

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I was paired with Julius for a relaxed afternoon tour, who was very knowledgeable about the sights and history of Nairobi. The giraffe centre is smaller than I expected, although is well worth visiting if you wish to contribute positively toward the conservation of these endangered rothschild giraffes, as well as community education! I loved the Karen B museum and history of her adventures in Kenya. What a wonderful way to end an amazing stay in beautiful Kenya. Thanks Julius!

December 27, 2020

Like all trips, very expensive. In addition, the hellish traffic in Nairobi takes a lot of time. But what awaits you at your destination is awesome! 1. Karen Blixen Museum: the home of the famous writer of "Beyond Africa". Very well-kept property, including a tour of the entire house. 2. Giraffe Center: You can feed the giraffes, they even "kiss" you. Great souvenir photos! The tour is highly recommended ......

December 13, 2018

November 23, 2021

Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum Tour from Nairobi

Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum Tour from Nairobi

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