Full-Day Nairobi Tour: David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum & Local Craft
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Safari Overview
This full-day tour offers a perfect blend of wildlife conservation, colonial history, authentic Kenyan lunch, and local artisan culture — all within the scenic Karen suburb of Nairobi. You’ll visit some of the city’s most iconic attractions, interact with rescued elephants and giraffes, explore a piece of literary history, and support local women artisans at the Kazuri Beads Factory.
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| 2 | Usd 370 | |
| 4 | Usd 290 | |
| 6 | Usd 260 | |
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Tour Plan
Pick-Up:
You’ll be picked up from your hotel, residence, or airport in a private vehicle by your professional driver-guide.
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (the only public viewing hour)
Start the day with a heartwarming visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located within Nairobi National Park. This world-renowned orphanage rescues and rehabilitates baby elephants and rhinos who have lost their families due to poaching, human conflict, or natural causes.
- Watch the feeding and play session of the baby elephants
- Hear individual rescue stories from their handlers
- Learn about the orphanage’s conservation and reintegration efforts
- Optional: Adopt an elephant and receive monthly updates
Karen Blixen Museum
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Next, visit the former home of Danish author Karen Blixen, best known for her memoir Out of Africa. The house is now a museum preserved with original furniture and artifacts from the early 20th century.
- Guided tour through the colonial-era home and grounds
- Learn about Karen Blixen’s life in Kenya and her impact on local culture
- Enjoy views of the Ngong Hills, famously referenced in her writing
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Relax and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of Karen’s popular restaurants.
Giraffe Centre
Time: 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Head to the Giraffe Centre, home of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. This education and breeding center allows close interaction with these elegant animals.
- Feed giraffes from an elevated platform
- Learn about giraffe conservation efforts
- Take stunning photos and enjoy the peaceful gardens
- Optional short nature walk in the adjacent sanctuary
Kazuri Beads Women’s Factory
Time: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
End your day with a visit to the Kazuri Beads Centre, a social enterprise supporting single mothers and disadvantaged women through artisanal beadwork and pottery.
- Take a guided tour of the bead-making process
- Watch the handcrafting and painting of ceramic jewelry
- Shop for souvenirs: necklaces, earrings, pottery, and home décor — all handmade and fair-trade certified
- Support a cause that empowers local women through sustainable employment
Drop-Off:
You’ll be returned to your hotel, residence, or the airport by approximately 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
