NAIROBI CITY TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

Visit this unique sanctuary just a few kilometres from Nairobi ’s bustling City centre, but despite its proximity over species of mammals that can be found there including four of the big five, a variety of wildlife lies and roams freely in this unique park which covers an area of 44 square miles. Nairobi national park is the oldest of Kenya's National parks and game reserves. It was gazetted in December 1946. the game sanctuary is a glorious stretch of Savannah that is set against the dramatic skyline of Nairobi, the capital City.Its main entrances are merely a stone's throw from the outskirts of the city, thus making Nairobi the only City in the world that borders a natural game protection area.The chief attraction here is the African lion.
Well over one hundred species of mammals mainly plains game have been recorded in this park.The big five are represented except the elephant.
A unique feature of Nairobi national park is that visitors do not have to travel far to view game in their natural habitat.Another unique feature of Nairobi national park that should not be missed is the Animal orphanage.
The tour also includes a visit to the animal orphanage near the main entrance of the park, the orphanage is home to the injured and orphaned young animals, here they are nursed back to health before being released back to the wild.
The park is also ideal for ornithological safaris as four hundred species of birdlife have been recorded. Proceed to the Carnivore restaurant for lunch. This is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes for game meat as an excellent compliment to a holiday in Kenya. After lunch proceed to the Karen Blixen, Giraffe Center and Bomas of Kenya.

KAREN BLIXEN - GIRAFFE CENTRE

Karen blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum is located on theoutskirts 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.

BOMAS OF KENYA (3 hrs) - Departs daily at 14:00hrs

In the afternoon visit the Bomas of
A drive to the Bomas of Kenya situated off Langata Road 15kms from the City Centre. This is an amazing set up that offers you a first hand experience of the culture and lifestyle of many of Kenya's tribal groups.

Enjoy the rich traditional dances, villages and handicrafts displayed at the Bomas of Kenya.and view numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya ’s cocktail of cultures which have been faithfully re-created for visitors to see traditional village life. But the greatest excitement during the afternoon is a visit to the display of traditional dancing music and folklore songs performed in splendid arena.

BOMAS OF KENYA: Minimum Rate per person US$ 50

CARNIVORE RESTAURANT

The Carnivore Meat Eater's Experience

The Carnivore is considered 'Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience'. This open-air meat speciality restaurant has strikingly different food, service and atmosphere to anything ever seen in Kenya. Every type of meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game, are roasted on traditional Maasai swords over a huge, visually spectacular charcoal pit that dominates the entrance of the restaurant. The waiters then carry these swords around the restaurant, carving unlimited amounts of the prime meats onto sizzling, cast iron plates in front of you. A wide selection of salads, vegetable side dishes, and a variety of exotic sauces accompany the meat feast. Dessert and coffee follow this. The full meal including a soup course is at a set price.
The Carnivore is also the home of the Simba Saloon, Nairobi's most popular nightclub and disco. The informal outdoor atmosphere, exceptional snacks and outstanding entertainment ensure a vibrant and exciting night out.
Guaranteed daily at 12.30 p.m and 7.00 p.m.Nairobi has many restaurants offering varieties of cuisines.We recommend a dinner or lunch at the carnivore which is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of the Game meat as an excellent welcome or farewell dinner.

The Carnivore - 2 hrs
Minimum Rate per person US$ 45

Half Day Excursion to Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe centre, Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi, Kenya.

Minimum Rate per person US$ 110

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.

A Short tour to the home of the pioneer coffee farmer, Karen Blixen - of "Out of Africa" fame, is now preserved as a museum. A visit to this museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and gain an insight into this remarkable woman's life. Views of the Ngong Hills can be admired from the beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum.

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'

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 bustle of 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 at 10:30am
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$ 45 ).