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A visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and Local Markets offers a rare bridge between Kenya’s colonial literary past and its dedicated conservation future.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up All travellers from Hotel & Vocational home of choice.
Itinerary
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1Giraffe Centre
A visit to the Giraffe center is a unique wildlife experience where you get chance to interact directly with the endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised wooden observation platform that puts you at eye level with the animals
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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In the tranquil Nairobi suburb of Karen, the Karen Blixen Museum offers a nostalgic step back into the world of the Out of Africa author, where you will take a guided tour of her beautifully preserved 1912 farmhouse to see original furnishings, her typewriter, and even props from the Oscar-winning film. Outside, you can wander through expansive, manicured gardens that boast a stunning panoramic view of the Ngong Hills, explore a collection of vintage 1920s power tools and coffee-processing machinery, and walk the nature trail to spot local birdlife and tree hyraxes. You pair the museum with a stop at the nearby Karen Blixen Coffee Garden for a traditional Kenyan coffee
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Masai Market
The language barrier and the prevalence of low-quality goods, souvenir shopping in Kenya can be a minefield. Navigate it with ease on this door-to-door private Shopping Activity, with your driver/guide on hand to translate, carry heavy items, and advise if required. A typical Shopping Activity includes stops at four high-caliber stores: Kazuri Beads Factory, Utamaduni Crafts Centre, the Maasai Market, and Galleria Shopping Mall.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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