Nairobi Karen Blixen Museum Giraffe Center and Bomas of Kenya

Maasai Mara National Reserve , Kenya

Nairobi Karen Blixen Museum Giraffe Center and Bomas of Kenya

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About this experience

Karen Blixen Museum, the Museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya. The farm that the Danish author of the famed memoir Out of Africa lived on from 1917 to 1931 is now a museum.

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.
Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi. Bomas (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. It was established by the government in 1971 as a subsidiary company of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation as a tourist attraction. It also wanted to preserve, maintain and promote rich and diverse cultural values of various tribal groups of Kenya.

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Nairobi Karen Blixen Museum Giraffe Center and Bomas of Kenya

Pickup included

What's included

Pickup and drop off

Proffessional driver guide

Bottle drinking water

Parking Fees

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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. Located 10km from the city centre, the Museum belongs to a different time period in the history of Kenya. The farm that the Danish author of the famed memoir Out of Africa lived on from 1917 to 1931 is now a museum. Much of the 1985 Oscar-winning movie adaptation was shot on the grounds. A tour of the house is an intimate experience — in one corner is a lantern that Blixen hung on her veranda to let her ill-fated lover, English hunter Denys Finch Hatton, know she was home, and his monogrammed books still line the shelves.

Stop 3

Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi. Bomas (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. It was established by the government in 1971 as a subsidiary company of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation as a tourist attraction. It also wanted to preserve, maintain and promote rich and diverse cultural values of various tribal groups of Kenya.

Bomas is a homestead and is located just 10 kilometers from the city centre with numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya’s cocktail of cultures depicting in a traditional village life style.

What's not included

Lunch own expense

Tips and other gratitude

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The remaining other hours are used on transport

About Maasai Mara National Reserve

Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa's most famous wildlife conservation areas. Known for its vast open savannahs, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Migration, it offers an unparalleled safari experience. The reserve is home to the Maasai people, adding a rich cultural dimension to the natural wonders.

Top Attractions

Great Migration

The annual Great Migration sees millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle crossing the Mara River. This spectacular event is a must-see for any visitor.

Nature Varies, but typically a full day of game drives Included in safari packages

Maasai Mara University Cultural Museum

This museum offers insights into the Maasai culture and history. It features traditional artifacts, weapons, and artwork.

Cultural 1-2 hours Moderate

Mara River

The Mara River is a vital water source for the wildlife in the reserve. It is famous for the dramatic crossings during the Great Migration.

Nature Varies, typically during game drives Included in safari packages

Must-Try Local Dishes

Nyama Choma

Grilled meat, typically goat or beef, seasoned with local spices.

Main Course Not vegetarian or vegan.

Ugali

A staple food made from maize flour, often served with stews or meats.

Side Dish Vegetarian.

Sukuma Wiki

Collard greens cooked with onions and tomatoes.

Side Dish Vegetarian.

Popular Activities

Game drives Hot air balloon safaris Walking safaris Bush dinners Spa treatments Sunset views Visiting Maasai villages Cultural performances

Best Time to Visit

June to October

This is the best time for wildlife viewing, especially during the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle cross the Mara River. The weather is dry, and the grass is short, making it easier to spot animals.

20°C to 30°C 68°F to 86°F