Nairobi Cultural Day: Exploring Local Crafts and Traditional Kenyan Culture

Immerse yourself in Kenyan culture on this Nairobi Cultural Day tour. Explore local crafts, visit Kazuri beads, Matbronze, Bomas of Kenya, and the Maasai market.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Learn to Make Jewelry & Pottery from Clay - Kazuri Beads Factory - Our accredited guide will take you to the Kazuri Beads Factory, located on Mbagathi Ridge in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. KAZURI, meaning “small and beautiful” in Swahili, began in 1975 as a small workshop experimenting with handmade beads. The factory is situated on what was once part of the Karen Blixen Estate, famous from the Academy Award-winning film “Out of Africa.” They have expanded their expertise in ceramics and artistic flair to create a unique range of pottery that reflects Kenyan culture and wildlife. Each piece is handmade and hand-painted in rich colors, ranging from individual collector items to dinnerware. Next, visit Matbronze, located in the historic suburb of Karen at the foot of the Ngong Hills. The foundry and attached gallery display over six hundred bronzes, from double life-size Crowned Cranes to tiny Sunbirds, and from an eight-foot Crocodile to men’s cufflinks. Recently, Matbronze opened a coffee bar and café, allowing you to enjoy the art and relax with refreshments in the gardens. The next stop is the Bomas of Kenya, where various aspects of Kenyan culture are showcased, including living styles, crafts, music, and dance. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Maasai Market, which is held at different locations each day of the week, before heading back to your hotel or the airport for your departure.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Your journey begins with a pick up from your hotel around 9:00am, followed by a visit to the Kazuri beads situated on Mbagathi Ridge. Along the way, stop by the Love Birds Paradise Home, a haven for handcrafted wood carvings, batik and authentic African souvenirs. Proceed to tour the Matbronze located in the historic district of Karen, nestled at the base of Ngong Hills. Admire the attached gallery and its foundry, showcasing over six hundred bronze pieces. Your next stop is the Bomas of Kenya, a display of various Kenyan cultural elements, including living styles, crafts, music, and dance. End your day with a trip to the Maasai Market, whose location varies daily, before returning to your hotel or being dropped off at the airport.

  • Your tour starts after your hotel pick-up around 9:00am and then continue to
  • visit of the Kazuri beads which is located on mbagathi rigde, Karen in Nairobi, Kenya KAZURI, which means “small and beautiful” in Swahili, begani in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making handmade beads. The factory is located in what used to be part of the Karen Blixen Estate (of the Academy Award winning film “Out of Africa” fame.) They have further applied our knowledge of ceramics and the artistic flair that has made our necklaces so attractive, in the design and production of our own unique range of pottery-ware, which reflects the culture and wildlife of Kenya. Each piece is hand made and hand painted in rich colors and our range is extensive from individual collector pieces to dinnerware. Then continue on to visit the Matbronze which is situated in the historical suburb of Karen, at the foot of the Ngong Hills. The foundry with attached gallery displays over six hundred bronzes - from double life size Crowned Cranes to the daintiest of Sunbirds, from an eight foot Crocodile to Cuff links for men.Recently Matbronze opened a coffee bar and cafe you can now enjoy the art, and relax with refreshments in the gardens. The next destination is the Bomas of Kenya where different aspects of Kenyan culture are displayed including living styles, crafts, music and dancing. Conclude your tour with a visit to the maasai market which is located in different locations each day of the week, and then head back to your hotel.or airport drop
Cancellation Policy

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

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Robin
Feb 11, 2018
I had used Viator for a 10 day trip... - <p>I had used Viator for a 10 day trip to Italy and I have absolutely no complaints, other than my mind still thinks Im 20yrs old and my body says are you crazy? So I booked this last minute tour and with few expectations, I was blown away by the day. James our driver is a wonderful guy and we did everything and more. Fortunately we had a very small group for most of the day 2 and this cultural center is very interesting and totally worth the trip.</p>
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Donni
Dec 29, 2017
DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR!!!!<br/> I... - <p>DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR!!!!<br/> I was scheduled for December 26 and was picked up on time. I was taken to Kazuri Beads but unable to see anything but the gift shop because they were off for the holiday. Same with MatBronze. When we arrived at the Bomas, it was CLOSED. The tour company should have known in advance that they were closed due to holiday scheduling. The next stop was supposed to be the Maasai market. I was taken to the Galleria and told it was the Maasai market. I questioned it and the guide told me that the Maasai move around so their shops were at the Galleria that day. UNTRUE!!!! The Maasai shops were actually booths where people sell Maasai items in a mall. Upon arrival at my hotel, I found out the truth, which I suspected but the guide insisted. The true Maasai market is flea market style and does move locations daily.</p> <p>I requested a 50 refund since the company honored part of my tour. However, the company denied that request saying that it wasnt their fault the Bomas was closed and they asserted that I WAS taken to the Maasai market. AGAIN, they should have known the Bomas was closed being tour professionals and I was taken to a mall with Maasai items. </p> <p>Im a seasoned traveler and have had great tours and service through Viator until now. Please heed my warning and steer clear of this tour as you may be hoodwinked and then denied a refund you so deserve because of this shady tour provider.</p>
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