Day Trips
Explore Nairobi’s cultural and wildlife heritage with visits to the former home of author Karen Blixen and the nearby Giraffe Centre. The experience pairs an atmospheric historic setting with a memorable encounter with Rothschild’s…
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Explore Nairobi’s cultural and wildlife heritage with visits to the former home of author Karen Blixen and the nearby Giraffe Centre. The experience pairs an atmospheric historic setting with a memorable encounter with Rothschild’s giraffes.
A private guide and return transfers make this an easy, engaging day for travellers interested in Kenyan history, conservation and the character of the city’s leafy Karen district.
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Discover Nairobi’s top attractions on this delightful four-hour excursion. Your journey begins with a short exploration of the Karen Blixen Museum for a glimpse into the fascinating world of this pioneer coffee farmer, who achieved world fame through her highly acclaimed memoir, “Out of Africa”. She left Africa after a series of personal tragedies and her lovely colonial house has been preserved as a museum. Set in expansive gardens, the Karen Blixen Museum is an interesting place to wander around.
Your next stop will take you to the renowned Giraffe Centre, where you will be given a rare opportunity to get up close to these gentle giants in this natural sanctuary, which was founded by Jock Leslie-Melville, the Kenyan grandson of a Scottish earl, to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe.
Here you can climb to the top of a platform and stand eye to eye with the giraffes, feed them small pellets or go for a gentle meander on a serene forest trail.
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