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Nairobi Karen Blixen Museum Guided Tour

By Shagami Kenya Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 577 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

The Karen Blixen Museum is one of Nairobi’s most popular attractions, but the former farmhouse’s off-the-beaten-track location makes it tough for independent travelers to cover on their own. Enjoy door-to-door transfers from central Nairobi during this small-group tour. Learn about the iconic Danish author and visit the restored colonial-era house and gardens in a group capped at just 15 people.

Activity location

  • Karen Blixen Museum
    • Karen Rd, Langata
    • Nairobi, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
    • Off Moi Avenue
    • 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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Nairobi Karen Blixen Museum Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
RM 576.59 x 1 AdultRM 576.59
Total
Price is RM 576.59

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission - Karen Blixen Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Karen Blixen Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A day tour of the Karen Blixen Museum offers a captivating glimpse into Kenya's colonial past and the life of renowned Danish author Karen Blixen, best known for her memoir Out of Africa. Situated in the serene suburb of Karen, approximately 10 kilometers from Nairobi's city center, the museum occupies the former farmhouse where Blixen resided from 1914 to 1931 . The house, built in 1910, features original furnishings, a restored kitchen with period utensils, and artifacts from Blixen's coffee farming days . Guided tours provide insightful narratives about her life, the challenges she faced, and her interactions with the local Kikuyu community . While the 1985 film adaptation of her memoir, Out of Africa, was not filmed on-site, the museum's ambiance and exhibits offer a tangible connection to the era . Visitors can also explore the expansive gardens, enjoy panoramic views of the Ngong Hills, and browse the museum shop for unique souvenirs .

Location

Activity location

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    Karen Blixen Museum
    • Karen Rd, Langata
    • Nairobi, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
    • Off Moi Avenue
    • 00100, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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