Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi.

Overview

Karen Blixen Museum is a colonial-era house, where Baroness Karen Blixen lived with her husband. The Oscar winning movie “Out of Africa” was based on Karen Blixen's life in Kenya, based on her autobiographical book. The house was built in 1912 and bought by the couple in 1917, and it became the farm house for their 4500 acre farm, of which 600 acres was used for coffee farming. A visit to this museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and gain an insight into this remarkable woman's life. Views of the Ngong Hills can be admired from the beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum.

The Entry Fee is USD 15 per person [ adult or child] or approximately Ksh 1,500 per person in Kenya shillings. The museum is open between 8:30am to 5:30pm, All year round including public holidays and weekends.

Night tours: Exclusive for organized groups for a minimum of 10 people, a request can now be made through advance bookings for night tours. The Museum will be open between 6:00pm – 10:00pm except when there is a privately held function.

You may also opt to combine this tour of Karen Blixen Museum with a trip to the nearby Giraffe Center and a stop for lunch at a charming restaurant in the same area.

Contact Us using the yellow Enquiry button below to arrange a private visit here.