Nairobi 3 Museums and Bomas of Kenya day tour.

4.9
(11 reviews)

7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Nairobi national Museums and the Bomas of Kenya tour is a perfect blend of history and culture. On this trip you will sample our iconic speciality museums that are characterised with a rich history, the Museums carries our identity and heritage that enables guests to understand Kenya's past and present cultural, political and natural position, including an overview of the abundant wildlife and birds to be found within our boundaries.
Bomas of Kenya is an interesting popular cultural center to wind up your day tour in the afternoon, here a vibrant presentation of tribal songs and dances including acrobatic tumbling is done on the floor of a big auditorium, guests are invited and encouraged to join in the dance. A tour of model traditional homesteads representing all Kenyan communities is also conducted by an experienced resident guide.
Discounted joint tickets are available to purchase at Nairobi National Museum that include admission to the Snake Park.

What's Included

Private transportation
Hotel pick up and dropoff
Entrance tickets to all the attractions
A dedicated English speaking driver guide
Meals are not included.
Tips and gratuities
Items of personal nature
Entrance to the snake park-optional activity.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up clients from the Airport upon arrival,from their reserved hotels or residence within Nairobi.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nairobi National Museum

    A 2 hour expedition of Nairobi National Museum and snake park will enable you to come into contact with Kenya’s rich ethnological, paleontology and archaeologist past. It is in this museum where thousands of pieces of historical evidence are preserved, the museum is full of history about the evolution of man,history of local cultures and customs,and information on colonial and political history of Kenya. There is also a section featuring animals and beautiful birds of Kenya as well as an art gallery. The snake park is attached to the museum and is located in a separate building. Enjoy a leisurely walk on the museum's well kept lush and lovely grounds.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Nairobi Railway Museum

    The main attraction in this museum is a collection of remnants of the old Railway system popularly known as the "Lunatic Express" that was built by the Imperial British East Africa company in 1895. The remnants and artifacts are housed in an old railway building . There are old train models on display, photographs, tableware and oddities from the history of the railway, such as the engine seat that allowed visiting dignitaries like Theodore Roosevelt to take perfect riffle shots at unsuspecting wildlife from the front of the train. This is a tour that allows guests to travel back in time.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Karen Blixen Museum

    At the foot of the Ngong hills, now known as Karen is the home of Karen Blixen “Isaak Diensen” the famous author whose memoirs were immortalized in the popular film “Out of Africa”. It is now preserved as a museum where visitors can travel back in time and gain an insight into the life of this remarkable and courageous woman. Furniture, artifacts, and photographs from her days as a pioneer coffee farmer are on display. There is a guided tour around this original farm house. This excursion will take about 2 hours.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Bomas of Kenya

    This is an afternoon excursion to kenya’s most vibrant cultural center. Bomas is situated in the Nairobi suburbs of langata. A Boma is a traditional homestead. They are set as a museum to represent Kenya ‘s 40 ethnic groups and to express their cultures and traditions. Programs based on traditional dances of the different tribes are presented with brilliant performances. The dancers finish with a lively display of acrobatics and tumbling. The shows begin at 14.30hrs and runs until 16:30 hrs.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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