Giraffe Center Karen Blixen Museum and Bomas Cultural Dance Show
Why we love it?
The Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen Museum, and Bomas Cultural Dance Show tour offers an immersive experience in Nairobi, Kenya, blending wildlife, history, and culture. Over the course of eight hours, participants will visit the Giraffe Center to interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes, explore the life and legacy of author Karen Blixen at her former home, and enjoy vibrant cultural performances at Bomas of Kenya. This tour is well-suited for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and those interested in Kenyan heritage, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the country's natural and cultural treasures in one day. The combination of wildlife encounters, literary history, and traditional dance makes this tour a distinctive way to experience the diverse offerings of Nairobi.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop off
- Karen blixen entrance fees, Giraffe Center and Bomas of Kenya
- Transportation
Exclusions
- Lunch (available for purchase)
Itinerary
Step 1
Start your tour with pick up at your Nairobi Hotel 8:00am. Start 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 centre 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
Step 2
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. You will then break for Lunch (own expense)
Step 3
then start the drive to Bomas of Kenya. The Bomas of Kenya is a cultural centre at Langata, near the main gate to Nairobi National Park. The talented resident artistes perform traditional dances and songs taken from the country's various tribal groups, including Arab-influenced Swahili Taarab music, Kalenjin warrior dances, Embu drumming and Kikuyu circumcision ceremonies. It's touristy, of course, but it's still a spectacular afternoon out.It is a must visit for all visitors. Then dropped back to your Hotel around 5-6PM
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- The remaining time will be spend on the travel of the tour
- We also pick from private apartments and AirBnB.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
