Half-Day Nairobi Tour – Giraffes, History & Art
Kenya
1 Day
From $30
Kenya
1 Day
From $30
Discover Nairobi’s soul in just a few hours with SafariPin’s signature city experience. Hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes, step inside the iconic Karen Blixen Museum, and visit the Kazuri Beads Factory — a women’s cooperative where art meets empowerment. It’s a smooth, guided journey that blends conservation, culture, and creativity — perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers seeking an unforgettable half-day in Kenya’s vibrant capital.
Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off from any location within Nairobi city limits. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned SafariPin vehicle with complimentary bottled water and a friendly, English-speaking guide who brings every stop to life.
Tour Highlights
- Hand-feed Rothschild giraffes at the famous Giraffe Centre.
- Explore Karen Blixen’s historic farmhouse, home of Out of Africa.
- Scenic drive through Nairobi’s lush Karen suburb
- Support community artisans through fair-trade souvenir shopping.
- Flexible pickup and drop-off anywhere within Nairobi city limits.
- Private guided experience with SafariPin’s professional English-speaking guide.
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can't book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Hotel Pickup & Departure
Your SafariPin guide welcomes you with a smile and a short tour briefing before departing. Enjoy a scenic drive through Nairobi’s leafy suburbs as you head to your first stop.
09:30 – 10:30 |
Giraffe Centre Encounter
Meet and hand-feed the elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform. Learn about vital conservation work and capture the perfect wildlife selfie — a true Nairobi highlight.
10:30 – 11:00 |
Scenic Transfer to Karen Blixen Museum
Drive through the charming Karen suburb, once a colonial coffee estate, now home to lush gardens and historic homes. Your guide shares insights into Nairobi’s unique cultural evolution.Meet and hand-feed the elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform. Learn about vital conservation work and capture the perfect wildlife selfie — a true Nairobi highlight.
11:00 – 13:00 |
Karen Blixen Museum Guided Tour
Walk through the preserved farmhouse of the legendary Out of Africa author. Admire antique furnishings and soak in the atmosphere of early 20th-century Kenya, surrounded by serene gardens and sweeping Ngong Hills views.
13:00 – 13:30 |
Optional Lunch Break
(Own expense – approx. $30 pp) Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, known for its iconic open-fire grilled meats and vibrant Kenyan hospitality.Walk through the preserved farmhouse of the legendary Out of Africa author. Admire antique furnishings and soak in the atmosphere of early 20th-century Kenya, surrounded by serene gardens and sweeping Ngong Hills views.
13:30 – 15:00 |
Kazuri Beads Factory Visit (Optional)
End your tour on an artistic note. Visit Kazuri Beads, a women’s cooperative that crafts stunning hand-painted ceramic jewelry. Meet the artisans, witness the bead-making process, and shop for meaningful souvenirs.
15:00 |
Return & Drop-Off
Relax as you return to your hotel or chosen drop-off point with cherished memories of Nairobi’s wildlife, heritage, and heart.
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Important to know
- 1. Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- 2.This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children under 3 are free.
Rates are Per person
Giraffe Centre
- Adult$12
- Child$6
Karen Blixen Museum
- Adult$15
- Child$10
Kazuri Beads Workshop
- SoloFree Tour
- ChildFree Tour
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Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals and Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some Dribks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Cost Per Person per Day
Giraffe Centre
- Adult$12
- Child$6
Karen Blixen Museum
- Adult$15
- Child$10
Kazuri Beads Workshop
- SoloFree Tour
- ChildFree Tour



