Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Museum is very informative and the guides know all the details of this historical figure and her life and work in colonial Kenya, whose life was made into a film by Hollywood in 1985, Out of Africa.

Museum was good in that you get to see Karen's house and understand her impact on the community. Our assigned guide was a young lady and she was very, very quiet so it was difficult to hear her.

When you get there you are assigned a tour guide to show you around and tell you a history about the place.It has two parts the house,the factory and a nature trail.There is also a coffee shop,and they have a nice garden you can have a picnic after the tour.

#1 tip: Prepay tickets on Ecitizen. We didn't know this and were able to do so relatively quickly at the entrance. You get your own guide. Lots of rapid fire information St the beginning. They have you sit and listen to 20 min history then start walking tour. It was very interesting to learn about Karen Blixen and her impact to Nairobi history. Our stay was about 1 hr.

A good preservation of colonial history. Even that long ago, the European lived in opulence in the country.

Fabulous place to visit in Nairobi. We had the best guide (her name was Immaculate) and she was outstanding. This is a really interesting place in beautiful grounds that really captures the era of colonial invasion and occupation. The movie “Out of Africa” was partly made here. There is a very complicated entry procedure involving QR codes, information exchange and then a series of complicated entries which eventually concludes with a coded ticket. This is to stop corruption at a local level. Highly recommended.

The Karen Blixen Museum is a captivating glimpse into the life of the renowned Danish author of Out of Africa. Nestled in Nairobi’s serene suburbs of Karen, this historic farmhouse built in 1910 preserves Blixen’s legacy, offering visitors a journey through colonial-era in Kenya. The museum showcases original furniture, photographs, and personal artifacts, immersing guests in her world. With its picturesque gardens and views of the Ngong Hills, it’s a must-visit for literature lovers, film makers and history enthusiasts alike. When visiting the house, check on their photography policies.

We visit this facility during our vacation in Nairobi. Our guide gave us a fully informed and detailed tour of the history of the place as he walked us through the rooms of the house.