Twice Daily / 3 hrs / 0800hrs and 1400hrs
Tour the Karen Blixen museum, The giraffe Centre and Kazuri beads craft centre within the environs of Karen.
Giraffe Center, Nature Trail, Karen Blixen Museum, and Kazuri Bead Factory – Half-Day Tour from Nairobi
Tour Duration: Approx. 5–6 hours
Departure: Daily
Pick-up Times: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Pick-up Locations: Nairobi city hotels, residences, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Full Itinerary:
08:00 AM – Pick-up from Your Nairobi Hotel or JKIA Airport
Our professional driver-guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or airport arrivals for a comfortable transfer to your first attraction.
08:30 AM – Visit to Giraffe Center
Arrive at the world-famous Giraffe Center, home to the endangered Rothschild giraffes. Learn about conservation efforts and enjoy the unique experience of feeding the giraffes from a raised platform — a perfect chance for unforgettable photos.
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Activity: Feed and interact with giraffes up-close.
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Optional: Explore the Giraffe Center Nature Trail leading to the Gogo River, a serene walk through indigenous forest where you may spot giraffes in their natural habitat.
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Duration of Trail Walk: Approx. 45–60 minutes (easy pace).
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Note: Always maintain a minimum distance of 15 meters from giraffes in the wild.
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10:30 AM – Transfer to Karen Blixen Museum
After your giraffe adventure, a short drive will take you to the historic Karen Blixen Museum, once home to the Danish author famous for Out of Africa.
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Activity: Guided tour of the colonial-era farmhouse featuring original and film memorabilia, gardens, and sweeping views of the Ngong Hills.
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Highlights: See Karen’s personal possessions like her books, furniture, cuckoo clock, and Dennis Finch Hatton’s engraved brass plaque.
12:00 PM – Visit to Kazuri Bead Factory
Next, visit the nearby Kazuri Bead Factory, a social enterprise supporting African women artisans.
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Activity: Guided tour through the bead-making process from clay to finished jewelry.
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Shopping Opportunity: Purchase unique hand-painted ceramic beads, supporting local women’s livelihoods.
Optional (at Extra Cost):
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Lunch Stop: Enjoy a meal at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, Tamambo Restaurant, or the famous Carnivore Restaurant.
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Booking in Advance Required for Lunch Add-on.
1:30 PM – Return to Nairobi
After a fulfilling morning, you’ll be comfortably dropped back at your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
What's Included:
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Pick-up and drop-off at Nairobi hotels or JKIA Airport
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Transport in a private, air-conditioned safari minivan or 4x4 (upon request)
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All entrance fees to attractions: Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum
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Bottled drinking water
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Professional English-speaking guide/driver
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Guided nature trail walk at Giraffe Center
What's Excluded:
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Lunch (optional, payable separately)
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Personal expenses and tips
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Items not mentioned under inclusions
Wildlife and Nature Highlights:
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Rothschild giraffes
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Indigenous flora and bird species at Gogo River
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Panoramic views of Ngong Hills
Tour Price:
✔️ Rates vary depending on the group size and vehicle selection (minivan or 4x4).
✔️ Group discounts available.
✔️ Contact Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya for personalized quotations.
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