Karen Blixen Museum and Kobe Beads Center Day Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Karen Blixen Museum
Entrance fees
Professional driver guide
Lunch at own expense
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up all travellers within Nairobi

OR
Meeting point

Our driver guide will come to pick you up at the hotel lobby

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 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 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

    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 Shagami Kenya Tours and Safaris

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
4WD 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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