Nairobi: Karen Blixen, Elepant Orphanage & Girraffe Centre.
ID: GYG510888-911502
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Learn the Kenyan history in the Karen Blixen museum.
Feed the giraffes at the giraffe center.
Watch rescued elephants at the Sheldrick wildlife trust.
Start your tour with a pick up at 7.00 am at your hotel, followed by a drive to the Karen Blixen museum. You will then be driven to the old colonial house of Danish author, Karen Blixen. Now a museum, this property and the surrounding Ngong Hills were made famous in the book and then the movie ‘Out of Africa’. It is a must see for all Danes and lovers of African history and romance.
Follow up by a short drive to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust which is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation center, which opens doors at 11.00am and closes at 12.00am. You get a chance to know how the baby elephants are rescued and taken care of. At this place, you are allowed to touch the elephants as they move close to your standing point.
Head off to the Giraffe center, headquarters for the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife made famous by 'Daisy Rothschild. It is quite an experience being eye to eye with a giraffe - you can get a real sense of the size of these gentle giants. There is also an education center with lots of information about the breeding and conservation of the rarest of Kenya’s three giraffe species. Learn their behaviors, traits and more conservation education as you get up close and personal on a raised observation platform.
After the days excitement we shall proceed to drop you off at your city hotel or accommodation.
Highlights
- Feed the Giraffes at the center.
- Enjoy the elephants upclose at the wildlife trust.
- Explore the Kenyan history at the Blixen museum.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Kindly note that visiting the Elephant Orphanage requires an advance booking. The orphanage recommends reservations at least three months prior, or at a minimum of three days in advance for short-notice visits. Confirmations normally take 24 hours or longer, depending on availability.
We always go above and beyond to assist with the booking process. Once you book the tour, we shall ask whether you already have a ticket so that we can guide you accordingly. Please note that entry to the Elephant Orphanage cannot be guaranteed without a valid booking, especially for last-minute booking.
Your guide will be wearing an Olengugih t-shirt.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transport to all destinations
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Bottled water.
- Guided tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Entry fees Giraffe Centre $15
- Entry fees David Sheldrick $20
- Entry fees Nairobi National Park $45
- Karen Blixen Entry Fee
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Any item not mentioned above.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
