Karen Blixen Museum Giraffe Center & Maasai Market Shopping Tour
Description
A visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and Local Markets offers a rare bridge between Kenya’s colonial literary past and its dedicated conservation future.
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Itinerary
A visit to the Giraffe center is a unique wildlife experience where you get chance to interact directly with the endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised wooden observation platform that puts you at eye level with the animals
In the tranquil Nairobi suburb of Karen, the Karen Blixen Museum offers a nostalgic step back into the world of the Out of Africa author, where you will take a guided tour of her beautifully preserved 1912 farmhouse to see original furnishings, her typewriter, and even props from the Oscar-winning film. Outside, you can wander through expansive, manicured gardens that boast a stunning panoramic view of the Ngong Hills, explore a collection of vintage 1920s power tools and coffee-processing machinery, and walk the nature trail to spot local birdlife and tree hyraxes. You pair the museum with a stop at the nearby Karen Blixen Coffee Garden for a traditional Kenyan coffee
The language barrier and the prevalence of low-quality goods, souvenir shopping in Kenya can be a minefield. Navigate it with ease on this door-to-door private Shopping Activity, with your driver/guide on hand to translate, carry heavy items, and advise if required. A typical Shopping Activity includes stops at four high-caliber stores: Kazuri Beads Factory, Utamaduni Crafts Centre, the Maasai Market, and Galleria Shopping Mall.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up All travellers from Hotel & Vocational home of choice.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
Great experience. Watch the movie Out of Africa and read Karen Blixen autobiography. Also eat at her restaurant . The buffet is outstanding. The environment is so relaxing and peaceful.
I had a great experience with Denis, we saw the giraffes, Karen Bixen and a cultural show. He is very knowledgeable on local and tourist spots, best for anyone who wants a holistic experience of Kenya. He provided fair prices for the experiences and transportation which made it easy to get around. This experience was worth it, we had a good amount of time to see everything,I would recommend. My friend and I had a great time!
We went to giraffe center and loved the experience, the giraffes can be fed by visitors and the newly bred giraffes will be released into the wild once old enough. We appreciated the hygenic standards for the animals regarding hand washing before feeding. Touching of the animals was not allowed except for the tongue. :) we had a very nice lady from the center who took videos and pictures of us and gave us a small tour trough the facility, free of charge. Denish, our tour guide, explained how the gitaffes are transported into the wild. We would recommend this experience!
Amazing experience.Denise is a very helpful and friendly guide! The entrance fee is 1500 kes.
I had a nice time at the giraffe center and I highly recommend for more bookings with him,so a nice and a friendly professional.
A must try, what an experience, Denish was super helpful.
Dennis was the driver and the tour guide.. a very good man, he explained everything well and we had a smooth ride, a clean car indeed!! ,I loved everything about the trip🥰🥰👌🏼
I had a wonderful time on this tour. Denish was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The tour was well organized, the photo stops were perfect, and the surprise cultural dance was the highlight of the day. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Nairobi!
Excellent experience with Denish. Extremely professional and a very knowledgeable guide. Would high recommend to anyone visiting Kenya to book a tour.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Denish is the absolute best guide. He is friendly, knowledgeable and knows the perfect spots to take you for the best photos and authentic experiences. He even had a surprise at the end with native African dances which was the highlight of my trip. We even got to participate in the dances, and the people were wonderful. You will not be disappointed if you book with Denish.
