NAIROBI DAY EXCURSION KAREN AREA

1 Days

5 +

Without leaving Nairobi, you can still see plenty of wildlife in just a few hours on this tour to Nairobi

Experience , explore and learn about conservation, and history by visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust an elephant orphanage, feed giraffes, at the Giraffe Centre and enjoy views of the Ngong Hills from Blixen’s beautifully preserved home, the Karen Blixen Museum

DAVID SHELDRICK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

This visit is truly the most unique animal care center in the world. You will experience the feeding of baby elephants from giant milk bottles .After the feeding, watch the elephant babies roll about in the mud, playing, frolicking like young children everywhere. This world-renowned sanctuary rescues orphaned elephants throughout Africa and hand raises them with expertise and love. The Sheldrick Family has been taking in and caring for these orphaned babies for over forty years. Over 200 have now been rescued and you can experience up close the expressions of compassion and caring in this very special place.

KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM

Made famous by the hit movie “Out of Africa” starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, this plantation homestead is where that story began. We’ll start our tour visiting this expansive farmhouse and grounds where Karen Blixen established a coffee plantation and spent time with her lover, the English hunter, Denys Finch-Hatton. Set at the foot of the Ngong Hills, the plantation was where Blixen chronicled her time in colonial Africa in her renowned literary works. We’ll visit the rooms where she lived and worked. On display – relics from her life as well as props from the legendary movie. We’ll also learn more about Kenya’s colonial history

GIRAFFE CENTRE

At the feeding tower experience the hand feeding of food pellet to an inquisitive giraffe. Some lucky visitors have been known to get a giraffe kiss! The Centre is a refuge for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Learn about this beautiful species at the special Information Centre.

KAZURI BEADS

Kazuri means “small and beautiful” in Swahili and the many beads and other ornamentation produced here are indeed very beautiful. This handiwork is the creation of hundreds of determined and skilled women who craft these ceramic beads, making artistic jewelry that’s seen and sold all over the world. Begun in 1975 with just two single mothers, the center quickly grew as an enterprise for disadvantaged women where they could better themselves and their life opportunities. Here, we’ll be able to view the artists at work and visit the gift shop for souvenirs to support this very special business.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Entry Fee to all the above mentioned
• Driver guide and vehicle for the duration of the Expedition
• Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens
• 1 Ltr Bottled water per person for the day

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Items of a personal nature
• Tips, Gratuities

WHAT TO BRING

• Your Face Masks, Mandatory, Hand Sanitizer Mandatory
• Sunglasses, Sunhat
• Comfortable walking shoes (preferably Sneakers)
• Personal spending money for buying souvenirs (optional)
• Your wild side adventure & Lots and Lots of FUN!

Important Notes

Following the Government directive on social distancing we have to limit the number of groups we have in a day so early booking is advised. Guests will be expected to wear face masks and self-distance to be adhered to