Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Center & Karen Blixen: Day tour

See big game minutes from downtown, then hand-feed giraffes and walk the Karen Blixen estate

A day tour of Nairobi that combines three distinct stops: Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, cheetahs and over 300 bird species roam the open plains; the Giraffe Center, a breeding sanctuary where you feed Rothschild giraffes from an observation platform; and the Karen Blixen Museum, set against the Ngong Hills. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your guide speaks English and leads the full nine hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Nairobi National Park4h · entry included
2. Giraffe Centre1h · entry included
3. Karen Blixen Museum2h · entry included

Explore Nairobi's wildlife and culture

• Pickup from hotel
• Visit Nairobi National Park
• See rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and birds
• Go to Giraffe Center
• Feed Rothschild giraffes
• Visit Karen Blixen Museum
• Walk nature trail near Ngong Hills

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup and a drive into Nairobi National Park, where the wildlife grazes within sight of the city's downtown skyline. You'll move through the open plains looking for rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and lions, along with antelopes and gazelles. The park holds over 300 bird species (Secretary birds, crowned cranes, vultures and woodpeckers among them), so bring binoculars if you have them.

From the park you head to the Giraffe Center, a nature sanctuary built around a breeding program for Rothschild giraffes. You feed them directly from a raised observation platform, a close encounter most visitors don't get elsewhere. Warthogs roam freely through the grounds alongside the giraffes, adding an unpredictable element to the visit.

The final stop is the Karen Blixen Museum, housed in the estate where the Danish author lived while in Kenya: the setting for Out of Africa. The grounds sit against the backdrop of the Ngong Hills, and a nature trail runs through the property. The remaining hours of the nine are spent in transit between these three locations.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional guide speaking English throughout the day.
• parking fees at each attraction.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00 and 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or navigate to the park entrance yourself. The guide handles the route and timing across all three stops, which matters if you're staying in central Nairobi or arriving without a rental.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals will I actually see at Nairobi National Park?

Nairobi National Park holds lions, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, gazelles and over 300 bird species including Secretary birds, crowned cranes, vultures and woodpeckers. The big game roams the open plains, so sightings depend on the day and where the animals are grazing.

Can I really feed the giraffes, or just watch them?

At the Giraffe Center you feed the Rothschild giraffes directly from a raised observation platform. It's a hands-on experience, not viewing from a distance. The platform puts you at the right height for the giraffes to eat from your hand.

What is the Karen Blixen Museum actually like?

The Karen Blixen Museum is set in the estate where the author lived in Kenya, the real house behind Out of Africa. You explore the grounds against the Ngong Hills backdrop and walk a nature trail through the property to learn about her life and time in Kenya.

Does the nine hours include driving time?

Yes, the operator notes that the remaining hours beyond the three main stops are spent in transportation between Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Center, and the Karen Blixen Museum.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is not part of this tour. You'll want to plan a meal or bring snacks, especially since the day spans nine hours across three locations.