Full Day Excursion - Nairobi National Park

Pick up from Nairobi (hotel/home) at 0600hrs in the morning and proceed to Nairobi National Park. This park is in the Heart of Nairobi City and contains most of the animals to be seen on more extended safaris such as the black rhino, lion, buffalo, hippo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and plenty of antelopes and gazelles.

I. SHELDRICK ELEPHANT’S ORPHANAGE

This orphanage is located near Nairobi National Park and is a focal point for Elephant Conservation. Elephant calves orphaned by poaching are brought here from all over the country. They receive extremely specialized treatment here and literally receive personal care 24 hours a day from highly dedicated staff who become surrogate mothers to the calves. Eventually the calves are moved to Tsavo where they are carefully reintroduced into wild herds. NB: The centre is open to the public each morning from 11am to 12pm. After Sheldrick Elephant’s Orphanage proceed for lunch (own arrangements) 

II. GIRAFFE CENTER

Founded in 1972 by the Leslie-Melville’s, the Giraffe Center is a sanctuary for the endangered Rothschild giraffe which had lost its natural environment to agriculture. You will have the rare treat of hand feeding these gentle giants facing them eye-to-eye from an elevated viewing platform.

III. KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM

You will also have an orientation drive that takes you through Karen Blixen’s farm. The Karen Blixen Museum, is located 10 km outside of Nairobi, Kenya, “at the foot of the Ngong Hills”, it is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her book Out of Africa which chronicles life at the estate. Visit the fascinating museum dedicated to the author of Out of Africa.

IV. KAZURI BEADS

Founded in 1975 by Lady Susan Wood, Kazuri provides employment to the disadvantaged members of Kenya society. The organization produces hand-made, hand-painted ceramic beads and Jewelry and pottery. Each bead is shaped by hand without the aid of moulds and forms. 

V. DINNER AT THE CARNIVORE RESTAURANT

This unique eatery features a variety of game meats roasted on spits. The Carnivore Restaurant is rated amongst the 50 best restaurants in the world as a wide variety of barbeques and includes a wide range of wild game meat. The Carnivore Restaurant is more than just a place to eat, it is an experience! The first picture you get as you walk into the restaurant is juicy pieces of meat roasting over a giant open-flame grill. Get ready to excite your taste buds with huge chunks of roast meat, you will have an opportunity to l sample roasted crocodile and Ostrich meat.

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