Nairobi Artisan Crafts and Literary History Guided Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in Nairobi’s rich creative heritage on a guided tour of the Karen Blixen Museum and the Kobe Tough Beads Center. You will step back in time at the beautifully preserved 1912 farmhouse made famous by the book and movie Out of Africa, exploring colonial history and lush grounds. Afterward, witness local women handcraft and paint stunning ceramic jewelry at the Kobe Beads workshop, a social enterprise empowering the community. Complete with private round-trip hotel transfers and a dedicated guide, this half-day excursion seamlessly blends classic literary history with vibrant, modern African craftsmanship

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Bottle of drinking water.
Professional driver guide
Lunch( own expenses)
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

Our driver guide will come to pick ou up at your hotel lobby within Nairobi.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Karen Blixen Museum

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    KOBE TOUGH beads & leather

    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 women from the poor neighborhood who earn a living to support their families. This pottery, ceramic and bead factory employs all women. 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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sabilom Kenya Tours & Safaris

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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