Excursions in Nairobi

Nairobi National Park is the main tourist attraction for visitors to Nairobi. Visitor attractions include the park’s diverse bird species, cheetah, buffalo, baboon, giraffe, hyena, leopard, lion, and 100 mammal species.

The Kazuri Bead Factory is located in Karen and specializes in handmade jewelry, as well as pottery ware that reflects the culture and wildlife of Kenya. Their mission is to provide and sustain employment opportunities for disadvantaged members of the Kenyan Society. They employ over 400 women, mostly single mothers.

It was built in 1912; Karen Blixen Museum was home to Danish Author, Poet, and Artist- Karen Blixen. Made famous by the Oscar Award-winning film ‘Out of Africa’, based on Karen’s autobiography by the same title, the then farmhouse was established as a museum in 1986 by the National Museums of Kenya.

Bomas of Kenya was initiated in 1971 after Kenya’s independence (1964) and it is run by the Kenyan Government and aims to promote Kenya’s rich cultural heritage.

The Giraffe Centre is located in Lang’ata, just outside Nairobi and best place to visit for half day excursion while staying in Nairobi. Thinking how can spend a day in Nairobi and what to do? Then this excursion is for you, however add adding Nairobi national park is fantastic idea. Having lunch at Karen Blixen restaurant is more an excursion than lunch itself, as you will have a chance to tour Karen Blixen museum.

Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, owned by The Safari Collection. Often referred to as one of the most Instagrammed properties in the world, It is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. It is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings. The historic manor house has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris.

The Elephant Orphanage Nairobi is located near Nairobi National Park. This orphanage for Elephant Calves and Rhinos from all over Kenya was founded and still managed by Daphne Sheldrick; the widow of one of Kenya’s best-known Game Wardens David Sheldrick. David Sheldrick was at the Centre of the 1970’s Ivory poaching wars in Tsavo National Park. Today, the Sheldrick orphanage is a focal point for Elephant Conservation.