Nairobi: Karen Blixen, Elepant Orphanage & Girraffe Centre.
ID: GYG510888-911502
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Country: Kenya
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
Your guide will be wearing an Olengugih t-shirt.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.