Karen Blixen Museum

Museum · Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum

Museum · Nairobi

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Karen Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

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Karen Blixen Museum by null
Karen Blixen Museum by null
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Highlights

Step into the serene world of Karen Blixen at her beautifully preserved 1920s farmhouse-turned-museum, where her literary legacy and lush gardens await.  

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Karen Rd, Nairobi, Kenya Get directions

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Karen Rd, Nairobi, Kenya Get directions

+254 20 8002139
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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Before a visit to the adjacent Karen Blixen Museum, the Out of Africa author’s old farmhouse “at the foot of the Ngong Hills,” still full of her furniture and books."

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Mihir Gudhka

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Well Maintained and informative. A good visit to spend around 2-3 hours. Those who have seen or read the Book - Out of Africa would be more eager to visit and check out the place. Have motivated me to check out the movie would do soon.

brian Shikanga

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Nice place to remind yourself of the colonial era in Kenya. Nice outside views and nature trails. Also has some very good natural shades to shield from the hot sun.

YC Khong

Google
Not a must visit museum if you are not a fan of hers. Just a glimpse into her life while she was staying here. Heart wrenching to see all the animals hunted and killed, used as decorations in the house as Karen, her husband and lover were all hunters. The garden is nice though.

Band It

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The history and greenery in this place is on another level 👏👏👏 I enjoyed the tour with Mike, an exceptional guide and story teller. Will definitely be back soon!

Rania S

Google
Start by this museum before going in National Park to understand the story of Colonial Kenya and Karen Blixen. The garden, the house are well preserved. Two important tips #1 buy your ticket online before to avoid the waste time at the check in and ask one tour guide. The tour guide is very interesting and will give you a good overview of the story of the place and the Karen B’s life.

Atsiri Susatya

Google
The Karen Blixen Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of the famous author and her time in Kenya. The house and its surroundings are beautiful, and it’s interesting to see where some of the inspiration for her work came from. However, I felt that the guide’s narration could be improved. While the content is rich with history, the delivery felt a bit rushed and lacked the depth needed to truly bring the stories to life. With a more engaging guide, this place could easily be a 5-star experience. Still worth a visit for history and literature fans!

Brian Lagat

Google
Agnes was charming. A very dedicated tour guide. The history is awesome

Becky Wanga

Google
Beautiful place with a rich history.The guides are well trained and give a lot of details about the place.Sad though to hear of the animals her lover's hunted!! Good place to visit with family during public holidays.The garden is breathtaking.