Giraffe Center and Karen Blixen Museum Tour in Nairobi
Total Duration is 4-5 hours
Pick Up Time is 9am, 11am or 2pm from your hotel Or Airport. You begin your trip with a visit of to the Giraffe Center, the headquarter for the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife made famous by 'Daisy Rothschild', a giraffe calf rescued from Soi, on the Western Kenya border. Daisy and her family form only a small part of a herd of these gentle giants, living in a semi wild state at Giraffe Manor. These animals will come to a protecting wall to be fed. Make most use of your visit when you go to the Giraffe center nature trail up until the Gogo river. This is what most people don't get to see and it's a fascinating place to walk in the nature, with bushes on either side and birds giving the most wondrous songs. Reach down to the river and search for giraffes in the wild. The trail will take about 1 hour going up and down in a relaxing pace.
You then drive Karen Blixen's home, "Mbogani House", made famous by the film 'Out of Africa'. It has been restored by the Danish Community of Kenya, and comes under the umbrella of the National Museums of Kenya. Karen Blixen lived in the house from 1917 to 1931 when her farm had to be sold and she left Kenya. Inside the house you can see the books and cuckoo clock which were presented to the museum from the sets of the film.
From the garden you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Ngong Hills and at the front of the house look out for the original millstone tables from which she conducted so much of her farm business. Leaving the Museum, drive or walk a short distance to Kazuri Ltd where a team of African women offer paints and necklaces.
Cost Includes
- All entry fees
- Transport
- Guided tour of the Giraffe Center and the Museum
- Tips and gratuities
Please note Please wear warm cotton clothes, a hat and maybe sunscreen depending on weather and of course a good camera.
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An excellent tour with a great guide December 15, 2016
Margaret our guide was very informative and engaging. The property is in very good order. A lovely venue for weddings too! Poor Ms Blixen was badly advised – probably by stupid men!
reviewed by margaret – Australia