Safaripin

Giraffe Center Elephant Orphanage and Karen Blixen City Tour

1 Day

      Overview

      Discover the best of Nairobi in a single, expertly guided day tour. With SafariPin, you’ll meet endangered Rothschild giraffes, witness orphaned elephants at feeding time, browse the historic Karen Blixen Museum and enjoy optional artisan shopping—all in a comfortable, wheelchair‑accessible private group.

      Begin at 9:00 AM when your SafariPin guide greets you at your Nairobi hotel. Over the next 6 hours, you’ll traverse leafy suburbs and Nairobi National Park, delving into conservation efforts at the Giraffe Centre and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. After an optional lunch, step into Kenya’s colonial past at the Karen Blixen Museum. This tour combines hands‑on animal encounters, cultural insights and flexible booking—reserve now, pay later, cancel free up to 24 hours before departure.

      ItemDetails
      Duration6 to 8 hours (approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
      Booking FlexibilityReserve now, pay later; free cancellation up to 24 hrs prior
      Group SizePrivate small group (customizable)
      AccessibilityWheelchair‑accessible vehicle available upon request
      LanguageEnglish live guide
      AttractionAdult (USD)Child (USD)Notes
      Giraffe Centre126Payable on arrival
      David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust200Cash only; 11 AM–12 PM daily
      Nairobi National Park supplement4535Non‑resident rates
      Karen Blixen Museum1510Photography restricted indoors

      Highlights

      • Hand‑feed Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre and learn about their successful conservation programs.
      • Witness orphaned baby elephants during the exclusive 11 AM feeding session at David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust as you hear their individual rescue stories.
      • Drive through Nairobi National Park, spotting zebras, impalas and birdlife on your way between attractions.
      • Explore Karen Blixen’s former farmhouse, complete with guided insights into her life, Out of Africa anecdotes and colonial‑era history.
      • Stroll through Blixen’s tranquil gardens, imagining scenes that inspired one of Kenya’s most celebrated authors.
      • Optional artisan shopping at the Kazuri Beads Women’s Cooperative—support local women by purchasing unique, handcrafted ceramic jewelry.
      • Private, small‑group format ensures personalized commentary, flexible timing and door‑to‑door service.
      • Wheelchair‑accessible vehicle available on request for a comfortable, inclusive experience.
      • Optional gourmet lunch at the iconic Carnivore Restaurant (own expense, $30 pp) to sample Kenyan specialty dishes.

      You can send your enquiry via the form below.

      Giraffe Center Elephant Orphanage and Karen Blixen City Tour
      Verified by MonsterInsights