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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Entrance fees
✔ Professional driver guide
✖ Lunch at own expense
✖ Tips
Pickup Locations
1. Rosa Mystica Christian Guest House
2. 37 On Kikambala
3. Olsupat Lodge
4. Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
5. Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
6. Prearea Hotel
7. Best Western Plus Westlands
8. Ulwazi Place by Trianum
9. Lowela Hotel
10. Dayo Suites and Hotel
11. StanMar Hotel
12. Valley Arcade Towers
13. Jkia B&B
14. Nairobi Executive Serviced Apartment
15. Hotel Tobriana
16. New Carnation Hotel
17. Idyllic Ventures Ltd
18. Nomad Paradise Hotel
19. Razana Hotel
20. Maasai Lodge
Additional Info: Our driver guide will come to pick you from your Hotel Lobby
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 2 hours
2
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
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining hours for transport to activity and back to your hotel
