Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Centre: Pioneer Coffee Farming and Giraffe Conservation in Nairobi

Experience the captivating Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre in Nairobi. Discover the pioneer coffee farming history and conservation efforts for giraffes. Get up close with these majestic animals and explore the stunning nature trail.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Karen Blixen Museum - The Karen Blixen is a home built in 1912, and was the home of the iconic author of ‘Out of Africa’-Karen Blixen. It was opened to the public in 1986 as a museum where visitors get have guided tours of the house features, rooms designed in both the original decor and with props from the 1985 film. See Karen Blixen’s drawings…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting Karen Blixen Museum, inspired by the life of Karen Blixen, a pioneering coffee farmer in Nairobi. Her story also inspired the acclaimed film ‘Out of Africa.’
Visit the Giraffe Centre, a conservation site made famous by Daisy Rothschild, a rescued giraffe calf from Kenya’s western border. Explore the semi-wild center to learn about…

Location
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Rd, Langata
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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Compass605710
Mar 13, 2026
Great Nairobi Tour - We travelled to the Giraffe center in Nairobi and the Karen Blixen Museum. Our guide Paul did an excellent job of showing us these sights as well as a couple of neat side trips.
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Irv_l
Feb 23, 2026
Wonderful guide and... - Wonderful guide and experience. Not only were the destinations enjoyable, but the ride to the destinations itself was educational and entertaining.
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Marcodz5137sh
Feb 7, 2026
Giraffe and Museum visit - It's certainly worth visiting both the Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen museum. The guide, Paul was very knowledgeable about the history of the district.
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Sarah_w
Jan 11, 2026
Fantastic tour to the Giraffe Center and the Karen Blixen museum - Loved our guide, James. Very informative and set us up with great tours and experiences at the Giraffe Center and the Karen Blixen Museum. Also, made a side trip to the Bead factory. While driving, gave us a lot of insight about the different areas. Highly recommend this experience and hope you get James as your guide!
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Ingo_z
Jan 9, 2026
Paul, the guide, was very... - Paul, the guide, was very friendly and attentive, making sure everything went smoothly. The museum is rather for people interested in Karen Blixen, whereas the Giraffe Center offers a nice form of infotainment: feeding giraffes and learning about them.
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Scenic05726602133
Nov 24, 2025
Excellent tour - We had a fantastic day tour with the tour guide, Paul. He was very thorough in introducing the Giraffe centre and the Karen Blixen museum. Also took us to various shops for souvenir. We highly recommend this half tour.
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Happy7voyager
Nov 16, 2025
Lovely tour and wonderful experience - I truly enjoyed the tour, the giraffe centre was a great experience and the museum of Karen Blixen brought me back in time. Paul was a wonderful guide , he took great photos, gave advice how to feed the Giraffes. He sas very knowledgeable and shared many stories.i fully recommend this tour and Paul the guide. Thank you 😊
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William
Oct 12, 2025
Very responsive and willing to meet individualized request - Roselyne was very responsive in the reservation process and very accommodating in adding several stops to our tour to meet our specific requests. Our driver, Ken, spoke excellent English and was very helpful to my wife who has mobility issues. Whatever your needs are in Nairobi you need look no further.
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Julie_o
Oct 10, 2025
Amazing day with Bernard - It was an absolutely fantastic day with our guide, Bernard. From the beginning of the day to the end he was telling us stories about the city and the people of Kenya. We felt very comfortable and there was no rush. Both giraffe centre and the Karen Blixen museum is a must when you visit Nairobi. We would recommend Bernard as a guide for everyone doing this trip. He was magnificent.
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Victor_i
Oct 4, 2025
Paul - Paul is the best. He made sure we had fun. He is so nice and polite and very very kind and respectful. He is also funny and fun to talk to. 100/10.
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From $73
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).