Giraffe Centre & Karen Blixen Museum – Half-Day Tour

Duration: 4–5 hours  |  Departures: 9:00 AM • 11:00 AM • 2:00 PM  |  Runs: Year-round  |  Tour Type: Group (shared)  |  Pickup: Nairobi hotel/residence or airport  |  Transport: Comfortable saloon car/minibus/bus (matched to group size)

Tour Overview

Blend wildlife conservation with literary history on this easy half-day Nairobi experience. Hand-feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, then step into the world of Karen Blixen—author of Out of Africa—as you explore her preserved farmhouse and gardens beneath the Ngong Hills.

Highlights

• Close-up giraffe encounter from an elevated platform (feed provided by the Centre)
• Insightful briefing on giraffe conservation and the on-site nature trail to Gogo River
• Guided tour of Karen Blixen’s historic home, original furnishings, and manicured grounds
• Door-to-door transfers with timed entry so you spend less time waiting
• Optional: Quick stop at Kazuri Beads women’s cooperative if time allows

Itinerary (Typical Flow)

• Pickup at your selected time (9:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM) from hotel, residence, or airport.
• Giraffe Centre – Learn about the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, hand-feed from the viewing deck, and—time permitting—walk the short nature trail to Gogo River.
• Karen Blixen Museum – Guided visit through the colonial farmhouse, period artifacts, and scenic gardens with Ngong Hills vistas.
• Optional Stop – Kazuri Beads for a brief factory walkthrough and handicraft shopping (subject to time and interest).
• Drop-off back at your hotel/residence/airport.

Order of visits may switch to optimize for traffic and venue crowding.

What’s Included

• Hotel/residence/airport pickup and drop-off (Nairobi)
• Entry fees: Giraffe Centre & Karen Blixen Museum
• Guided visit at both attractions
• Comfortable shared transport (vehicle size based on group)
• Professional English-speaking guide/driver

What’s Not Included

• Meals and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities (optional)

Good to Know

• Confirmation: Sent at time of booking
• Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible
• Family Policy: Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress Code: Comfortable walking shoes; weather-appropriate clothing
• Wildlife Etiquette: Only feed giraffes with pellets provided on-site; follow staff guidance at all times

Cancellation Policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

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