Out of Africa Tour: Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum from Nairobi

4.8 (6 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
Duration4h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen, the Danish writer who lived in Kenya in the early 1900s, on this 4-hour tour from Nairobi. As you travel toward the Ngong Hills, you'll feel like you've been swept onto the set of 'Out of Africa' the moment you arrive at the Karen Blixen Museum, her old colonial farmhouse that features some of her original items. Explore the gardens, where old coffee machines have laid untouched for decades, and then continue to the Giraffe Centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

What to expect

  1. Karen Blixen Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen as you travel towards the Ngong Hills, you feel swept immediately onto the film set of Out of Africa the moment you arrive. The old colonial farmhouse is simple, housing a few items that Karen Blixen chose and once enjoyed herself. There are also the colorful gardens to explore, where several old coffee machines have laid untouched for decades.
  2. Giraffe Centre
    2h · Admission ticket included
    visit the Giraffe Centre, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe lives in peace. With an elevated viewing-cum-feeding platform, this tour is wonderful for children.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nairobi
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End point
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Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of excursions is approximate; exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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