Tour to Karen Blixen, Giraffe Centre & Lunch at Carnivore

Nairobi County, Kenya

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Dive into the cultural and natural treasures of Nairobi with our specially curated day tour, encompassing the Karen Blixen Museum, and the Giraffe Centre and Carnivore restaurant

Highlights

  • Enjoy an amazing visit to the Karen Blixen Museum
  • Experience feeding the giraffes
  • Enjoy a selection of meat roasted at the famous Carnivore restaurant

Description

Pick up from your hotel/airport and proceed to the Karen Blixen Museum. This is the beautiful farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1914 and 1931, until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies.

Then commence the drive to the Giraffe Center, where you will learn more about the conservation efforts to conserve an endangered species and also get to feed them and take selfies with the giant animals.

Later, proceed to Carnivore restaurant for lunch. On the outskirts of Nairobi on the Langata Road is the world famous Carnivore, known as the Ultimate 'Beast of a Feast', a meat lovers den where a vast selection of succulent meats are charcoal grilled and carved at your table. Adjoining the Carnivore main restaurant is the 'Simba Saloon' - a vibrant informal a la carte restaurant with a children's playground.

Stay at Carnivore for two hours while enjoying the roasted meat until satisfaction. Get dropped back to your hotel which marks the end of the tour.

Includes

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees for Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum
  • Lunch at Carnivore restaurant
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Nairobi

Excludes

  • Tips
  • Drinks e.g. alcohol

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

Karen Blixen was a Danish author who lived in Kenya from 1914 to 1931 and wrote the famous memoir Out of Africa.

The museum is housed in Karen Blixen's former farmhouse and features period furniture, personal artifacts, and exhibits about her life in Kenya.

The Giraffe Centre is located near Nairobi, Kenya, and focuses on the conservation of the endangered Rothschild giraffe.

Yes, visitors have the opportunity to feed the giraffes and take photos during their visit.

Carnivore serves a variety of meats roasted over an open fire, known for its selection of game and traditional Kenyan meat dishes.

Yes, the tour includes hotel or airport pickup and transportation between the sites in Kenya.

The tour typically lasts several hours, but exact duration depends on starting location and time spent at each site.

You can visit the Giraffe Centre throughout the year; check their official website for current opening hours and visitor guidelines.

Advance booking is recommended to secure a table, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Yes, the tour is family-friendly, offering educational and engaging activities suitable for children.

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