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Highlights
- Transform an afternoon or morning into a four-hour escape with a well-planned itinerary that fits smoothly around your other Nairobi activities.
- Begin with collection from your accommodation in Nairobi, followed by travel to the first destination accompanied by your English-speaking driver-guide in private transport.
- The tour covers entry fees and taxes for stops at Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and Kazuri Beads factory.
- Experience hand-feeding giraffes on a platform, explore rooms and gardens of an author's house with your guide, then observe artisans crafting beads by hand.
Your Experience
This half-day tour offers an engaging experience that combines giraffe feeding, a visit to a colonial-era museum, and time at a ceramics workshop—all located in the vibrant Karen district of Nairobi.
Getting started
Your English-speaking driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Nairobi early morning for a brief drive to the Karen district.
Giraffe Centre Experience
The Giraffe Centre, a nonprofit conservation center, plays an essential role in reviving the endangered Rothschild giraffe population. Here are some highlights:
- Enjoy climbing onto a raised wooden platform to hand-feed these majestic creatures at eye level with provided feed pellets.
- You can spend approximately 30 minutes to an hour here, and visiting early in the morning or on weekdays usually means fewer crowds.
Karen Blixen Museum Tour
Explore the former farmhouse of Danish author Karen Blixen, renowned for her memoir "Out of Africa." Highlights include:
- A guided tour through the house showcasing original furnishings and rooms that inspired scenes from her book.
- An opportunity to stroll in the gardens with picturesque views of the distant Ngong Hills.
Kazuri Beads Factory Visit
At Kazuri Beads, a social enterprise empowering local women through ceramic jewelry making, you can experience:
- A free guided demonstration lasting between 30 to 45 minutes that covers clay mixing, shaping, firing, and glazing processes.
- Time to browse and purchase finished jewelry and ceramics in the on-site shop afterward.
Your driver guide will return you to your Nairobi hotel by early to mid-afternoon.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Full-day excursion departing from Nairobi, including hotel pickup and drop-off
- Visit to the Giraffe Centre featuring hand-feeding experience with giraffes
- Guided historical tour of the Karen Blixen Museum
- Stop at Kobe Tough Kazuri Beads factory for a unique visit
- Coverage of all entry fees and government taxes included in the price
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide to accompany you throughout the day
- Private round-trip transportation from Nairobi
- Lunch at a local garden restaurant
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Must Know
- Your driver guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel in the morning for a private round-trip transport to and from the tour.
- Expect this half-day experience to last about 4 hours, including visits to the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and Kazuri Beads factory.
- The itinerary includes an opportunity to hand-feed giraffes at eye level in a conservation center dedicated to their preservation.
- Explore the historical rooms of author Karen Blixen during your guided tour of her museum located in Nairobi's Karen district.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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