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Nairobi Highlights: Karen Blixen, Beads Factory & Giraffe Center Day Tour
(8) Reviews
Nairobi
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Giraffe Centre
Start your tour with pick up at your Nairobi Accommodation/Hotel 8:30am. 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
1 hour
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KOBE TOUGH beads & leather
The next stop visit Bead Factory. This is a 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. This pottery, ceramic and bead factory employs all single mothers to make its beautiful gifts and souvenirs - which are now exported all around the world. There is a gift shop which stocks some of their wares. Please note that the workshop is closed Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, however the gift shop is open 7 days.
1 hour
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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. Return to your hotel around 5pm.
1 hour
Nairobi Highlights: Karen Blixen, Beads Factory & Giraffe Center Day Tour
(8) Reviews
Nairobi
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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.
