Karen Blixen Museum & Kobe Beads Factory Tour in Nairobi

$115
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About This Tour

Dive into the cultural and natural treasures of Nairobi with our specially curated day tour, encompassing the Karen Blixen Museum and Kobe Beads Factory.

This journey offers a blend of history, local artisan crafts, and wildlife interaction, making for a memorable day out in Kenya's vibrant capital city.
Starting with the former home of acclaimed Danish author Karen Blixen, we delve into the pages of her famous book Out of Africa followed by a visit to the Kobe Beads Factory where you experience firsthand the beautiful handcrafts made by local women. Let's embark on this exciting adventure!
Appreciate African women craftsmanship at the beads women factory.

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10

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Professional driver guide
    Entrance fees
  • Exclusions

  • Lunch at own expense
    Tips
  • Tour Plan

    The city tour begins with pick up from the hotel drive up towards the foot of ngong hills. At the museum you get to learn of both the Danish ways as well as the African ways portrayed by Karen Blixen.
    Go through the coffee farms as old machinery and tools used to farm the coffee farm are on the museum. The museum also has artefacts used during the movie “out of Africa”. Have picnic lunch at the museum grounds.

    The next stop visit Kobe Bead Factory. This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. This pottery, ceramic and bead factory employs all single mothers to make its beautiful gifts and souvenirs – which are now exported all around the world. There is a gift shop which stocks some of their wares. Please note that the workshop is closed Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday, however the gift shop is open 7 days. Then return to the hotel

    Meeting / Pickup

    Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

    Know Before You Go

    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap

    Please Note

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • The remaining hours for transport to activity and back to your hotel
    • Our driver guide will come to pick you from your Hotel Lobby

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