KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM, GIRAFFE MANOR AND OSTRICH PARK

In the plush suburbs of Nairobi lies the Karen Blixen Museum. A scenic viewpoint from which the Ngong Hills, as seen in 'Out of Africa', can be viewed. Afterwards, tea can be enjoyed at a hand's stretch from the giraffe.

At the foot of the Ngong Hills lies the home of Karen Blixen, the famous author whose memoirs were immortalized in the popular film "Out of Africa". It is now preserved as a museum where visitors can travel back in time and gain an insight into the life of this remarkable woman. Furniture, artifacts, and photographs from her days as a pioneer coffee farmer are on display.
Afterwards continue top the Giraffe Manor- a rare opportunity of literary coming face to face with Africa's tallest animal, the giraffe. Feed Daisy, the famous Rothschild giraffe and her family and learn about the success story of the once endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Entrance fee contributes to other conservation projects in Kenya.
A short distance to the nearby Ostrich Park provides the opportunity to see the breeding of ostriches from eggs to full grown-ups.

This tour takes you to the rural suburb of Karen named after Karen Blixen, the famous author whose memoirs were immortalized in the popular film "Out of Africa". You visit her home, restored by the National Museums of Kenya, and now the Karen Blixen Museum. In this lovely home with its spacious gardens and views of the Ngong Hills, the visitor can step back in history and gain an insight into the life of this remarkable woman.

A short distance to the Ostrich Park gives you the chance to feed the world's largest bird.

A stop at Utamaduni Craft Centre/ Kazuri Beads factory allows you to browse and choose among a wide selection of quality African handicrafts, which are actively displayed in this converted house.