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Half Day Nairobi Excursion to Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe centre,
Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
A Nairobi excursion where you spend a wonderful half day at the historical
Karen Blixen museum ( Out of Africa) and with giraffes and baby elephants!
Visiting the Giraffe Manor and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage-The
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: A Haven for Elephants and Rhinos.
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum is located on the outskirts of Nairobi on Karen road. Its
history dates back to 1914, during the First World War, with the arrival of
Karen Blixen from Denmark. At the foot of Ngong hills, Karen Blixen
established herself as a farmer. After her departure in 1931 the suburbs
retained the commemorative home of Karen.
The Karen Blixen museum is one of a number of very interesting regional
museums and archeological and prehistoric sites of the National museums of
Kenya, and it continues to be an immensely popular tourist attraction with
the same words ' I dreamt of Africa'
Drive toward the Ngong Hills to the Karen Blixen Museum.
This museum was originally the home of Karen Blixen, who came to Kenya from
Denmark in the early part of this century; the present museum site is at the
heart of the larger coffee plantation run by Blixen between 1914 and 1931.
The house and surrounding land was donated by the Danish government to Kenya
at independence; the house was restored by the Danish government and was
used during the filming of Out of Africa, which immortalized Karen Blixen's
book by the same name. The Museum was opened to the public in 1986.Much of
the original furniture is on display in the house, and combined with the
beautifully landscaped gardens and encompassing view of the Ngong Hills, the
Museum has continued to a be very popular destination for international and
local visitors.
The original kitchen has been restored and is now open for viewing. A Dove
Stove similar to the one used by Blixen is on display, as are other period
kitchen utensils. Reconstruction of the coffee factory as an additional
attraction is underway and other early farm machinery is also on display,
depicting the early settler life in Kenya.
Later proceed to the Giraffe Centre to see and feed the famous Rothschild
giraffe.
The Giraffe Center is a non-profit organization founded by Betty and Jock
Leslie-Melville in 1979. Situated in Langata, just 20 km outside Nairobi
City Center, the Center is dedicated to educating the Kenyan youth in
conservation of the environment and the preservation of endangered wildlife
and their habitats.The Center is home to endangered Rothschild giraffes,
only found in the semi-arid regions of Africa where trees and bushes are
plentiful.
 They live to be about thirty years old and their main enemy is
man, who kills them for their meat and hide. Their main defense is their
keen eyesight, running speed (up to 35 mph) and their powerful kicks. The
conservation of the Rothschild became necessary following the destruction of
their natural habitat in Western Kenya and their slaughter in Uganda during
Gen. Iddi Amin's era.
There are over 500 Rothschild giraffes in Kenya today including seven at the
Center. Their conservation is a
success story in Kenya and the world.The Giraffe Center also home to the
leopard, tortoise and boasts over a hundred acres of undeveloped and
undisturbed indigenous forest, the remnant of the natural forest that once
surrounded Nairobi.The forest is anextension of the type occurring in the
adjacent Nairobi National Park and the Langata Ololua forests, which have
identical tree species. The forest also has an impressive variety of bird
species, which can be viewed throughout the year.
The giraffe center is a wonderful and refreshing experience to enjoy as an
excursion while in Nairobi. The tour gives a completely up close and
personal interaction where guests have the opportunity to view giraffes as
well as feed them.personal interaction where guests have the opportunity to
view giraffes as well as feed them.kiss them, touch them- just a great
feeling!!!!!.
Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage where you come close to elephant calves!
Daphne Sheldrick As part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation
rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just
outside of
Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost their mothers to poaching,
death,
injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies. Daphne and her
dedicated staff raise them to be released back into the wild when they are
ready. Its worth visiting and see humanitarian care to the wildlife and the
heart it takes to care. They charge a small entrance fees instead you can
buy a souvenir or donate for the conservation.
Giraffe centre AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Ltd)
The Giraffe Manor Africa's pride of international celebrity. Since its
founders, Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville, rescued a baby giraffe named Daisy
from a heavily-poached area of western Kenya in 1974, their home has become
a household name among wildlife lovers world-wide - and Daisy a star in her
own right.
Today, Daisy's home has been opened to the world - and provides what is
felt is the very best place to begin or end your safari or if in a
conference or transit it worth coming close to wildlife from the bustleof
the city where you feed giraffes with your own hands and have the closest
touch.Other animals includes the tortoise, warthog and a parrot.
Program:
*Pick up at the hotel or airport
*Sheldrick Orphanage: 11am-12pm
*Giraffe center: 12pm -1:30pm
*Karen Blixen Museum: 1:.30 -3pm
*Rate includes - Transport / all entrance fees
( Optional lunch at Carnivore Restaurant for US$ 40 ).
Minimum rate per person US$ 110
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