This excursion provides a compelling insight into Karen Blixen’s history, followed by a visit to the Kazuri beads center where you get the chance to observe Kenyan women laboring in a bead factory. Finally, a unique opportunity awaits you to have an intimate encounter with Rothschild giraffes from an elevated viewing deck at the Giraffe Center.
This excursion provides a compelling insight into Karen Blixen’s history, followed by a visit to the Kazuri beads center where you get the chance to observe Kenyan women laboring in a bead factory. Finally, a unique opportunity awaits you to have an intimate encounter with Rothschild giraffes from an elevated viewing deck at the Giraffe Center.
- Giraffe Centre - Begin your tour with a pick-up from your Nairobi accommodation or hotel at 8:30 am. Head to the Giraffe Centre, the headquarters of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, renowned for ‘Daisy Rothschild.’ It’s an incredible experience to be face-to-face with a giraffe, allowing you to truly appreciate the size of these gentle…
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Giraffe Centre - Begin your tour with a pick-up from your Nairobi accommodation or hotel at 8:30 am. Head to the Giraffe Centre, the headquarters of the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, renowned for ‘Daisy Rothschild.’ It’s an incredible experience to be face-to-face with a giraffe, allowing you to truly appreciate the size of these gentle giants. The education center offers extensive information about the breeding and conservation of Kenya’s rarest giraffe species. Discover their behaviors, characteristics, and more about conservation as you get up close on a raised observation platform.
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KOBE TOUGH beads & leather - The next stop is the Bead Factory, a pottery company known for creating some of the world’s most exquisite beads. You will be guided through all the stages from start to finish. This unique factory employs single mothers from underprivileged neighborhoods, providing them with a livelihood to support their families. The pottery, ceramic, and bead factory exclusively employs single mothers to craft its beautiful gifts and souvenirs, which are exported worldwide. A gift shop is available, offering some of their products. Please note that the workshop is closed on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday, but the gift shop remains open seven days a week.
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Karen Blixen Museum - Next, you will be driven to the historic colonial house of Danish author Karen Blixen. Now a museum, this property and the surrounding Ngong Hills gained fame through the book and movie ‘Out of Africa.’ It is a must-visit for Danes and enthusiasts of African history and romance. Return to your hotel around 5 pm.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
