Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or join an optional excursion if you have arrived early in Nairobi.
Overnight in Nairobi
Optional: Half Day Out of Africa Excursion
Follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen as you travel towards the Ngong Hills. You will feel swept immediately onto the film set of Out of Africa the moment you arrive. The old colonial farmhouse is simple, housing a few items that Karen Blixen chose and once enjoyed herself. There are also the colorful gardens to explore, where several old coffee machines have laid untouched for decades. From here you will visit the Giraffe Centre, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe lives in peace. With an elevated viewing of the feeding platform, this tour is a wonderful option for children.
Tour Departs: 08:30 – 09:00 or 14:00 – 14:30
Tour Ends: 12:30 or 18:00
Meeting Point: From your Nairobi hotel or city centre
Optional: Daphne Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage Excursion
Clients will be transferred to Eka Hotel on arrival for breakfast on own arrangements and then continue with the excursion. Depart to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage situated on the outskirts of Nairobi (approximately 45 minutes’ drive). The Sanctuary is run by Daphne Sheldrick and is set in the grounds of her house. Here, you will see the orphaned animals and meet the people who handle and care for these animals. It’s an interesting excursion and the team who run the orphanage are always willing to spend time answering any questions guests have to ask. Upon completion, return to the hotel or city centre by approx. 12.45 hrs (lunch is not included). It is suggested that due to demand, visits should be pre-booked and at times there may not be any animals in care. Visiting times are limited to approximately one hour and are between 11:00hrs and 12:00 hrs daily.