Safari Activities

Karen Blixen, Giraffe Center & Kazuri Beads

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi.

“Grab a piece of Kenya's history, experience the culture and wildlife conservation efforts. Experience first hand community support inititatives by giving back to the world you travel. ”

Excursion Overview

Visit the Giraffe Center to learn more about one of the world’s most popular animals before heading to a traditional bead workshop and the Karen Blixen Museum. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip. 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.

The next stop visit Kazuri 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.

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.

The Experience: Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen established herself as a farmer. After her departure in 1931, the suburbs retained the commemorative home of Karen. The house was used during the filming of the famous movie that immortalized Karen Blixen’s book by the same name (‘Out of Africa’). The Museum has beautifully landscaped gardens and an all-encompassing Ngong Hills View.

The Experience: The Giraffe Center

The Giraffe Center is a wonderful and refreshing experience undertaken during the African Spice Safaris city excursion. The tour gives a completely up close and personal interaction where guests have the opportunity to view giraffes as well as feed them.

The Experience: Kazuri Beads

Kazuri bead centre is a self-help women project where handmade ceramics and jewellery are produced. A visit to the workshop and craft centre will take about an hour and here you will see the various processes of bringing forth these beautiful creations into being!