Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen, Beads Center and Bomas

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Explore Nairobi’s wildlife, culture, and history with a guided tour of Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen Museum, and Bomas of Kenya.

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Nairobi National Park - The tour begins with a hotel pickup and heads to Nairobi National Park. Upon arrival, you’ll immediately notice the park’s unique charm. With the city’s skyline as a backdrop, you can spot lions, rhinos, buffaloes, hyenas, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, impalas, and more. Despite being just a few miles from downtown Nairobi, this is no city zoo or theme park. Established in 1946, it is Kenya’s oldest and one of its smallest parks, yet sightings of lions and hyenas are common. The park is home to over 400 bird species, including the majestic ostrich. Known as Kifaru Ark, the park supports the largest population of endangered black rhinos in Kenya and supplies them to other parks across the country as their numbers grow.
KOBE TOUGH beads & leather - Kobe Bead Factory is located 500 meters, or about a 10-minute walk, from Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages, near the Karen Blixen Museum. Founded in 1975 by the late Lady Susan Wood, the factory provided employment for struggling single mothers in the community. Still in its original location in Karen, the workshop now employs over 300 local women and specializes in handmade ceramic beads, pottery, and genuine leather bags.
Karen Blixen Museum - This museum is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, known for her book “Out of Africa,” which details life on the estate. Located half a kilometer from Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages, the museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including weekends and public holidays. Visitors can join guided tours featuring rooms decorated in the original style and with props from the 1985 film. The grounds, which include original coffee farm equipment, are also open for tours. Lunch is at your own expense.
Bomas of Kenya - The tour then proceeds to Bomas of Kenya, a cultural center in Langata. Here, talented resident artists perform traditional dances and songs from various tribal groups, including Arab-influenced Swahili Taarab music, Kalenjin warrior dances, Embu drumming, and Kikuyu circumcision ceremonies. While touristy, it offers a spectacular afternoon experience and is a must-visit for all tourists. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel around 5-6 PM.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
All activities
Entrance fees for Nairobi National Park, Karen Blixen, and Bomas of Kenya

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Tips

Additional Information

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Nairobi National Park to learn more about one of the world’s most popular animals before heading to a traditional bead workshop and the Karen Blixen Museum. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip. Then after lunch enjoy cutural dance at Bomas of kenya get a taste of Kenyan culture dance experience. Get a chance to vist the traditional huts after the cultural dance