Karen Blixen Museum Attractions & Things to do

Explore and enjoy top Nairobi wildlife attractions, with opportunity to see Kenya’s famous animals, within Nairobi. A professional guide takes you directly to the elephant orphanage trust and the giraffe center to learn about them and the conservation efforts in place to protect these animals in the wild. Optional free complimentary tour to the beads women factory will enrich your experience. An option to include Nairobi National Park available.

Duration: 6 hours.

Get captivated by the Karen Blixen museum which is inspired by Karen's life story who was one of the pioneer coffee farmers in Nairobi. She also inspired the making of the renowned movie 'Out of Africa'.

The Giraffe Centre is a conservation destination made famous by Daisy Rothschild, a rescued giraffe calf found on the western border of Kenya. Tour the semi-wild center and learn about the life cycle and mating habits of these towering animals, then watch them being fed. You'll also learn about conservation efforts surrounding the giraffes. Wander the stunning nature trail that winds along the Gogo River, and take a chance at spotting giraffes in the wild, too.

Duration: 4 hours.

Uncover the beauty and wildlife of Nairobi with this full day tour of the Nairobi National park, giraffe center, elephant sanctuary and Karen Blixen museum . See endangered Rothschild giraffes,. Experience the unique combination of four attractions in a short tour within Nairobi and learn the conservation efforts in these establishments within a few kilometers from the city center. Don't miss out on this unforgettable tour for your next adventure!
Duration: 8 hours.

This tour is relevant in that you get to explore and learn more about giraffes. It's educative and informative as we get to visit the attraction sites. It's a good tour for those with less time in the city of Nairobi. This tour is friendly and flexible as it suits all groups.
Duration: 3 hours.

This tour is a mixure of wildlife conservation, also at the same time you get to learn about culture and history of the area. Enjoying of exotic delicacies and also if you are vegetatrian you get to enjoy sumptuos variety of meals in their vegetatrian menus in the adjacent restaurant.
Duration: 6 hours.

This is a small tour that gives one a chance to interact with giraffes in their natural habitat and Karen Blixen Museum was once the centre piece of a farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills owned by Danish Author Karen and her Swedish Husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke. the Museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya.

The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is an amazing place to visit. It started as a rehabilitation project to rescue the Rothschild Giraffe. There were only 120 giraffes left in a ranch in Western Kenya when the Giraffe Center was founded.

The giraffe centre provides you with pellets that you can feed the giraffes by hand with. You can even give take photos while feeding the animals by your mouth and it seems like you are kissing the giraffe. That is a priceless photo opportunity to miss.
Duration: 4 hours.

Nairobi national Museums and the Bomas of Kenya tour is a perfect blend of history and culture. On this trip you will sample our iconic speciality museums that are characterised with a rich history, the Museums carries our identity and heritage that enables guests to understand Kenya's past and present cultural, political and natural position, including an overview of the abundant wildlife and birds to be found within our boundaries.
Bomas of Kenya is an interesting popular cultural center to wind up your day tour in the afternoon, here a vibrant presentation of tribal songs and dances including acrobatic tumbling is done on the floor of a big auditorium, guests are invited and encouraged to join in the dance. A tour of model traditional homesteads representing all Kenyan communities is also conducted by an experienced resident guide.
Discounted joint tickets are available to purchase at Nairobi National Museum that include admission to the Snake Park.
Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

Dive into the cultural and natural treasures of Nairobi with our specially curated day tour, encompassing the Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Beads Factory, and the Giraffe Centre. This journey
offers a blend of history, local artisan crafts, and wildlife interaction, making for a memorable day out in Kenya's vibrant capital city.
Starting with the former home of acclaimed Danish author Karen Blixen, we delve into the pages of her famous book Out of Africa followed by a visit to the Kazuri Beads Factory where you experience firsthand the beautiful handcrafts made by local women. The day rounds off with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, offering the unique opportunity to come face-to-face with the endangered Rothschild giraffes. Let's embark on this exciting adventure!

Appreciate African women craftsmanship at the beads women factory.
Duration: 6 hours.

Our professional driver will pick you from your hotel for this exciting nairobi day tour. David shedrick, giraffe centre and Karen blixen are among the top places to visit while in nairobi. These are the only places you will see animals from close range
Duration: 7 hours.

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Museum is a national museum in Kenya situated about 19 kilometres from Nairobi City centre. It was built in 1912 and was home to the iconic Danish author of ‘Out of Africa’ (won an Oscar Award)-Karen Blixen. This famous author, artist and poet lived here while setting up her coffee farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills.

In case you missed out, Out of Africa is a book which Karen Blixen wrote about her stay in Kenya and of her beloved farm, and was later made into a great movie. It shows the struggles she underwent to keep her estate and how her understanding and love grew for the culture and the people around her.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

At giraffe center you learn about the endangered giraffe species, Rothschild giraffe. To cap this tour, you will visit Kazuri Beads Women's Factory or the KOBE tough beads factory. Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili. The beads are exquisite and every bead is special and unique, as you will learn when you visit.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Nairobi is home to dozens of incredible sites and this full-day tour showcases some of the best of this East African city. Follow your expert guide and small group into the stunning landscapes of Nairobi National Park, where you'll have the chance to see some of the nation's most iconic animals in the wild. You'll enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then stop at the Karen Bixen Museum or Bomas of Kenya, where you'll learn about the history, culture and traditions of Kenya's diverse people. The tour ends with a visit to the Giraffe Center, where you'll have a chance to learn about the endangered Rothschild giraffe and see how major conservation efforts are being made to protect this graceful animal.
Duration: 6 hours.

This is a small budgeted tour that gives one a chance to interact with giraffes in their natural habitat and also orphaned baby elephants within Nairobi Africa.
Your Guide is experienced and will be able to tell you more about Kenya and Nairobi.
we are able to also take you to kobe tough women beads factory at no extra cost since its in the area. Here you see how single women and making beads product for a living.
Airport pick up at the beginning or end of the tour is possible at a small extra fee
Duration: 6 hours.

Very Short and likely to see all the big five with our Professional Guide. It's also good for the Bird's Watchers.
Duration: 4 days.

This tour offers you a great experience from History of Karen blixen then Visit Kazuri beads center have opportunity to meet Kenyan women at work  in a bead factory then later have a memorable experience to get up close and personal with Rothschild giraffes from a raised observation platform at Giraffe Center.

Duration: 6 hours.

The farm house gained international fame with the release of the movie ‘Out of Africa’ an Oscar winning film based on Karen’s an autobiography by the same title. This is where the Danish author of the famed memoir Out of Africa lived on from 1917 to 1931
Duration: 3 hours.

Our specialty is the ability to design unique tours and safaris to fit every type of tourist, from the budget to the luxury providing a unique opportunity to combine bush and beach tours within East Africa’s spectacular scenery and not forgetting the rest of the world hidden treasures!
Duration: 5 to 8 hours.

The only unique tour about a Danish woman who traveled to Africa and visiting his boyfriend husband visiting grave site the burial location at Ngong which is all about the greatest movie out of Africa.This is the best story of Karen blixen museum you can experience in person!
You visit their home and grave site and the story is amazing
Duration: 5 hours.

Opportunities to learn about the Kenyan history and culture is the key here visiting the different historical museums with a professional Guides sharing unique stories of how Kenya used to be in 19th century.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

we offer a unique visit to the elephant orphanage, where you learn more about the trust and their effort in conservation around the country.
In the giraffe center Learn more about the endangered species and their adaptive behaviors . Get to hear how they were rescued and the names they have been given.  At carnivore restaurant ,Enjoy a selection of meat roasted over charcoal and carved at your table. Get delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces, soup, desserts and Kenyan coffee served by friendly staffs.
This is a private trip for only your group, Our Guide will also tell you more about Nairobi and Kenya in General.
Duration: 8 hours.

Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. Located just 7 kilometers from Nairobi’s city center, Nairobi National Park is the perfect place for a tour from the Kenyan capital. Nairobi National Park, Kenya's first ever National park is a unique and unspoilt wildlife haven within sight of the city’s skyline. Rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, lion and plenty of antelopes and gazelles can be seen roaming in this open plains country with a section of highland forest as well as stretches of broken bush country, deep, rocky valleys and gorges with scrub and long grass.
The tour ends at Karen Blixen Museum, the Karen Blixen house is a popular museum as it depicts the life of early Kenya colonial settlers. Karen Blixen visit will be a guided tour around the house which has all the colonial furniture and wildlife prizes owned by Karen Blixen.

Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

Our tour starts at 6:00 am where our driver will pick you from your hotel and head to Nairobi National Park for a morning game drive .Join in an exhilarating 4 hour game drive , witness graceful giraffe grazing ,majestic lions , the elegant cheetahs splinting across the horizon. With each passing moment , anticipating the thrill of encountering elusive rhinos ,playful zebras .Later after enjoying the game drive head to Giraffe Center and enjoy the amazing giraffes , feeding them and learn more about the different species of the giraffes and their life styles for 1 hour later head proceed to Karen Blixen .Karen Blixen Houses is history of the late Karen. Karen Blixen not only provides comprehensive insights into the person Karen but also offers a fantastic space for personal reflection in our nature trail , against back drop of Karen's beloved Ngong Hill. Afterwards you will be taken to Kazuri beads factory and embrace Kenyan culture, purchase items(at own ).Later dropped at your hotel.
Duration: 7 hours.

Embark on a day tour offering you the opportunity to discover Nairobi’s beauty and history within a short time which has 2 options, The first option is Early morning game drive , and the other option is afternoon game drive. The morning option includes a visit to the famous Nairobi national park, the Giraffe center, and the Karen Blixen museum. While the afternoon option offers Nairobi national park game drive because and giraffe center
Nairobi is home to dozens of incredible sites and this full-day tour showcases some of the best of this East African city. Follow your expert guide and small group into the stunning landscapes of Nairobi National Park, where you have the chance to see some of the nation's most iconic animals in the wild. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then stop at the Karen Blixen Museum, to learn about the history, culture, and traditions of Kenya's diverse people.

Duration: 6 hours.

This tour is an excellent way to begin or end your East Africa safari. It is also a perfect way of spending a day off work or just visiting and have free time to get the highlights of the city attractions in a day. Search out wildlife at Nairobi National Park, The one and only national park within a city in the world, See the fascinating city skyline from the National park while enjoying your early morning game drive. Located a few kilometers in the outskirts of Nairobi. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant of your choice or do some shopping in the nearby curio shops and visit the Giraffe Center for a close up look at the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Then conclude the tour by Stopping at the Karen Blixen Museum for Historical moment.
Duration: 6 hours.

This tour offers you a great experience from History of Karen Blixen , then Visit beads factory and the Giraffe Center and enjoy The Bomas of Kenya is a cultural centre. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Kenya at Karen Blixen Museum, then visit the Giraffe Center and enjoy watching and feeding the Giraffes pass by the bead factory and later Discover the rich traditions of Kenya’s tribes at a live performance.


Duration: 6 to 7 hours.

This 10 days safari sees the highlights of Kenya & Tanzania. After excursions in Nairobi, proceed on safari in search of Africa’s Big Five in Kenya’s the Masai Mara before taking the short flight to Tanzania for a night in Arusha followed by Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Embark on a 10-day safari from Nairobi to Arusha. Visit the Karen Blixen, the Giraffe Centre, and the Masai Mara. Cross the border to Tanzania Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 10 days.

This tour offers you a great experience from History of Karen Blixen then Visit beads factory and Giraffe center. Get close with giraffes from a raised observation platform at Giraffe Center. Visit the kobe pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment center for the community


Duration: 7 hours.

Embark on a captivating day-long tour to Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Beads Women Factory and karen blixen museum

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center to learn more about one of the world's most popular animals before heading to a traditional bead workshop and the Karen Blixen Museum. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip. Get a taste of Kenyan culture and wildlife on a guided tour of Nairobi Learn more about giraffes and see them from a safe distance at the Giraffe Center See how traditional Kazuri beads are made from start to finish at a bead workshop Visit the Karen Blixen Museum to learn more about the Danish author's life and influence in Kenya


Duration: 10 hours.

we offer a unique visit to the giraffe center Learn more about the endangered species and their adaptive behaviors . Get to hear how they were rescued and the names they have been given. At carnivore restaurant ,Enjoy a selection of meat roasted over charcoal and carved at your table. Get delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces, soup, desserts and Kenyan coffee served by friendly staffs.

Duration: 6 hours.

This tour will give you a great chance to visit different places in your 1 day tour. you will able to see many incredible animals, coming into contact with the tallest animals Giraffes, Visiting the arts shops, learning about the local foods and by the time you finish the tour, you will have learned Many different things in Nairobi.
Duration: 9 hours.

We will pick up travelers from 9:00 am or 12.00 Pm to drive to Giraffe Centre, a nonprofit organization and learn about giraffe and also, see them in real life.

Then, continue to the Karen Blixen Museum.

Finally, visit THE Kazuri Beads Factory where you will learn how the popular beads are made from start to the finish.
Duration: 6 hours.

Visit the Giraffe Center, see Rothschild giraffes, Karen Blixen museum, visit the Kobe Bead Factory traditional bead workshop and Bomas of kenya get a taste of Kenyan culture dance experience.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center to learn more about one of the world's most popular animals before heading to a traditional bead workshop and the Karen Blixen Museum. enjoy thrilling tribal performances at Bomas of Kenya.A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip.
Duration: 8 hours.

Join us on an extraordinary 6 days Giraffe center, Kobe Beads, Karen Blixen, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara safari travelling through the captivating landscapes of Kenya, where the enchantment of wildlife unfolds before your eyes! Experience the thrill of visiting of Kenya’s most renowned parks

Embark on an epic safari through the stunning landscapes of kenya. Witness the majestic rhinos and elegant Rothschild giraffes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that never fails to impress. The abundance of wildlife and breathtaking scenery, experience truly unforgettable.

Then, dive into the magic of Masai Mara, known as Africa’s most sought-after reserve. Home to the famous wildebeest migration, this Reserve has rightfully earned its title as the best game Reserve in Africa several times by the prestigious World Travel Awards. Join us for a journey filled with excitement, beauty, and unparalleled wildlife encounters!
Duration: 6 days.

Its a half day tour that offers adventure within the city, you get to see giraffes and orphaned elephant calves and visit the bead factory where the clay bead work done by the locals.
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center to learn more about one of the world's most popular animals before heading to a traditional bead workshop and the Karen Blixen Museum. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip. Your Guide is experienced and will be able to tell you more about Kenya and Nairobi. We are able to also take you to kobe tough women beads factory area. Here you see how single women and making beads product for a living. Airport pick up at the beginning or end of the tour is possible
Duration: 6 hours.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center to learn more about one of the world's most popular animals before heading to the Karen Blixen Museum. Visit the Karen Blixen Museum to learn more about the Danish author's life and influence in Kenya. Karen Blixen’s home lies at the foot of the Ngong Hills and is now preserved as a museum. A visit here will expose you to the furniture, artefacts, and photographs from her days as a pioneer coffee farmer. Soon after, we drive you to the giraffe centre, where families of the rare Rothschild giraffe can be hand-fed and photographed from a platform at the giraffe's eye level. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip. 
Duration: 4 hours.

Wow, Authentic African Ecotours is our theme, 8 days and 7 nights in Kenya, this is an experience like no other, Getting Kenyas Experience firsthand is what we are serving. Have you been thinking of the Kenyan Tourism Circuit on your bucket list in your wish? meet the perfect package which will make you tour Kenya in a very Organised flow of activities. This is a package that covers the North, and Central of Kenya's Tourism Industry. The major attractions are covered.
Duration: 8 days.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center to learn more about one of the world's most popular animals before heading to a traditional bead workshop and the Karen Blixen Museum. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip. Learn more about giraffes and see them from a safe distance at the Giraffe Center See how traditional Kobe beads are made from start to finish at a bead workshop Visit the Karen Blixen Museum to learn more about the Danish author's life and influence in Kenya
Duration: 7 hours.

You have a variety of beautiful Flora and Fauna. From Marshy Elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro to the famous Wildebeests Migration in Maasai Mara.
Duration: 6 days.

Embark on nairobi day tour to Nairobi national Museums, Karen Blixen and the Bomas of Kenya tour is a perfect blend of history and culture. the Museums carries our identity and heritage that enables guests to understand Kenya's past and present cultural, political and natural position. Bomas of Kenya is an interesting popular cultural center to wind up your day tour in the afternoon, here a vibrant presentation of tribal songs and dances including acrobatic tumbling is done on the floor of a big auditorium, guests are invited and encouraged to join in the dance. A tour of model traditional homesteads representing all Kenyan communities is also conducted by an experienced resident guide.
Duration: 10 hours.

Our Ecotourism Practice enables us to facilitate the package with less of a struggle. Being in Kenya either in transit or for a day we got you covered with an amazing and memorable experience of our unique attractions in the city. Doing a game drive Safari Nairobi National park is the only national park in the city in the world with the expectation of sightseeing the big 4 out of the big 5. After the Morning Game drives, We visit several other attractions just to mention David Sheldrick Animal Orphanage which happens daily from 11 am-12 pm, Here you will accomplish the big 5 after seeing the baby elephants feeding on their formula milk, thereafter experiencing Wild meat at Carnivore restaurant, Visit Giraffe center, Karen Blixen National Museum "Out of Africa" shop in one of the community development shops displaying several souvenirs and gifts for your friends back home. The program is iced by having a visit to a coffee factory Safari for sampling different coffees.
Duration: 3 to 9 hours.

Interesting facts with this tour, you will able to learn about The city of Nairobi and it's History since the time it was Established and how it was formed. You will also learn about the living standards from the low, middle and high ways of living by visiting different places from the slums, ngong road where many people who are in the middle level live and also Karen where people of the high advanced level live.
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes.

Explore traversing the landscapes of Nairobi National Park, Drive into history at the Karen Blixen Museum,Of (Out of Africa Fame)then experience cultural dance at Bomas of Kenya and Dinner at Safaripark Hotel & Cat Dance Show.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Nairobi National Park to learn more about one of the world's most popular animals before heading to Karen Blixen Museum.Then after lunch enjoy cutural dance at Bomas of kenya get a taste of Kenyan culture dance experience. Get a chance to vist the traditional huts after the cultural dance

Safari Cats Dancers dinner show in advance means you won’t have to worry about finding a table upon arrival at the hotel, where you’ll be treated to live music, a range of barbecued meats presented table-side, and a remarkable performance of dance and acrobatics


Duration: 12 hours.

Spend your best day in Nairobi seeing some of Kenya’s remarkable wildlife and cultures without leaving Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes Giraffe Center, Karen blixen, the Kobe Beads Factory, Bomas of Kenya.

Traveling to each destination in a private vehicle ensures a comfortable day of exploring without the hassle of arranging separate transport, and door-to-door service ensures even more time for sightseeing. What's Included


Duration: 8 hours.

Experience a full-day private tour of Nairobi that takes you to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , the Giraffe center, the Karen Blixen Museum, and Bomas of Kenya. This carefully curated itinerary blends wildlife conservation, rich history, and Kenya’s vibrant cultural traditions. With a private driver, you’ll enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transport, allowing you to visit all four attractions at your own pace, free from the rush of group tours.
Duration: 7 hours.