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Karen Blixen Beads Factory Giraffe Center and Bomas Tour
Nairobi
About
This tour is unique because it combines history, culture, wildlife interaction, and local craftsmanship in one day within Nairobi. Visitors learn about Kenya’s colonial past at the Karen Blixen Museum, see how handmade jewelry is produced while supporting local women at the Kazuri Beads Factory, and enjoy close encounters with endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. The experience ends with vibrant traditional music and dance performances that showcase Kenya’s diverse cultures at the Bomas of Kenya, making it a well-rounded and memorable Nairobi tour.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry fee to Karen Blixen Museum
Bottled drinking water during the tour
Cultural dance show at Bomas of Kenya
Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
Transport in a comfortable tour vehicle
Entry fee to Bomas of Kenya
Entry fee to Kobe Beads Factory
Services of a professional driver/guide
Gratuities
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Karen Blixen Beads Factory Giraffe Center and Bomas Tour
Nairobi
About
This tour is unique because it combines history, culture, wildlife interaction, and local craftsmanship in one day within Nairobi. Visitors learn about Kenya’s colonial past at the Karen Blixen Museum, see how handmade jewelry is produced while supporting local women at the Kazuri Beads Factory, and enjoy close encounters with endangered giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. The experience ends with vibrant traditional music and dance performances that showcase Kenya’s diverse cultures at the Bomas of Kenya, making it a well-rounded and memorable Nairobi tour.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry fee to Karen Blixen Museum
Bottled drinking water during the tour
Cultural dance show at Bomas of Kenya
Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Nairobi
Transport in a comfortable tour vehicle
Entry fee to Bomas of Kenya
Entry fee to Kobe Beads Factory
Services of a professional driver/guide
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Karen Blixen Museum
The tour begins with a visit to the historic Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of Danish author Karen Blixen. Upon arrival, visitors enjoy a guided tour through the preserved farmhouse where Karen Blixen lived between 1917 and 1931 while managing her coffee plantation. Guests explore the rooms filled with original furniture, photographs, and artifacts that tell the story of her life in colonial Kenya and the inspiration behind her famous book Out of Africa. The tour also includes a walk through the beautiful gardens surrounding the house, offering scenic views of the Ngong Hills and insight into Kenya’s colonial history before proceeding to the next attraction.
1 hour
2
KOBE TOUGH beads & leather
The next stop is the Kobe Beads Factory, a well-known workshop that produces handmade ceramic jewelry and pottery. Visitors are welcomed with a short introduction about the history of the factory and its mission of empowering local women through employment. During the tour, guests observe the step-by-step process of bead making—from molding the clay, firing, painting, and glazing, to the final assembly of colorful jewelry pieces. The visit concludes with time to browse the showroom, where visitors can purchase unique handcrafted beads and pottery as souvenirs while supporting local artisans
1 hour
3
Giraffe Centre
The tour continues to the Giraffe Centre, a conservation center dedicated to protecting the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Upon arrival, visitors receive a brief educational talk about giraffe conservation and the work done by the center. Guests then move to the raised viewing platform where they can feed the giraffes using special pellets, allowing for close interaction and memorable photo opportunities. Visitors may also explore the educational displays and take a short walk along the nearby nature trail through indigenous forest before departing for the next destination.
2 hours
4
Bomas of Kenya
The final stop of the tour is the Bomas of Kenya, a cultural center that celebrates Kenya’s diverse traditions. Visitors begin by exploring the recreated traditional homesteads representing different Kenyan ethnic communities, learning about their architecture, lifestyle, and cultural practices. The highlight of the visit is the vibrant cultural performance where professional dancers and musicians present traditional songs, dances, and acrobatics from various regions of Kenya. This lively show provides guests with a deeper understanding of Kenya’s rich cultural heritage before the tour concludes with a return to the hotel or city drop-off.
