Karen Blixen Museum and Kobe Beads Center Day Tour in Nairobi
Why we love it?
The Karen Blixen Museum and Kobe Beads Center Day Tour in Nairobi offers a unique glimpse into Kenya's cultural and artistic heritage. Over the course of four hours, participants will explore the former home of the renowned author Karen Blixen, gaining insight into her life and literary contributions. Following this, the tour includes a visit to the Kobe Beads Center, where guests can observe traditional bead-making techniques and engage with local artisans. This experience is ideal for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Kenyan culture. With hotel pickup and drop-off, along with a professional driver guide, the tour provides a convenient and informative way to discover these significant sites.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver guide
- Entrance fees
Exclusions
- Lunch at own expense
- Tips
Itinerary
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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
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
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
