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Karen Blixen Museum

1,826 Reviews

#10 of 88 things to do in Nairobi

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Open Now: 08:30 - 18:00

Karen Rd | Langata, Nairobi, Kenya

Open today: 08:30 - 18:00

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This is the beautiful farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1914 and 1931, until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies.

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Karen Rd | Langata, Nairobi, Kenya

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LuciaLegno

Nairobi, Kenya

Reviewed 2 days ago

Interesting reflection on times past

Interesting historical and cultural reflection on times in Kenya's past. The homestead is set in wonderful grounds and the museum staff provide a very knowledgeable and personal account of the life of Karen led, with all its turmoils and luxuries. Seeing the film 'Out of...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Alsacienne

Alsace, France

167128

Reviewed 2 days ago

A unique view into colonial living

We chose to visit without a guide, not having seen the film 'Out of Africa' (yes there are a few of us around ....). A beautiful house that we could appreciate for its own sake set in verdant and extensive grounds. And then, the next...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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937allank

Solroed Strand, Denmark

4510

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Thise Palace is a must - if you are Danish

See the film with Karen Blixen "out of africa" and see what she has been dooing for the local Kenyanian and what she was fighting against back in 1920.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Kevin S

Stockholm, Sweden

10023

Reviewed 3 days ago

See the movie first. It helps a lot!

So, at last I'm here. But let's start from the beginning. It never ever crossed my mind that I wanted to see the movie "Out of Africa". But the thing is that, this film was on sale on Blu-ray, and it was super cheap (around...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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yanyan065

Shediac, Canada

3415

Reviewed 4 days ago

Interesting for fans of Kenyan history and Out of Africa

If you are a fan of Out of Africa, this is a must to visit. This beautiful homestead set in park-like grounds in Karen, which was once the plantation of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) in the 1020's. It is evocative of early Kenyan colonial style...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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albertaannie_9

Edmonton, Canada

288

Reviewed 4 days ago

Interesting

This is a short tour of the former home of Karen Blixen and is an glimpse into the colonial period in Kenya’s past. It is of greater interest to those who read the book or saw the movie “out of Africa”.

Date of experience: October 2018

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KMAndresdottir

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reviewed 4 days ago

Really Beutiful and interesting

We really injoyed our visit. The house is very beautiful and the gardens are well kept and nice. Very interesting historical site.

Date of experience: December 2018

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patriciad378

Amherst, Massachusetts

841202

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Got to be a fan

I should have done some research prior to going here. The grounds are lovely and the house is well maintained to reflect how Karen Bixen lived and wrote. The young lady gave our group a short lecture but it was difficult to here and understand....More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Robert L

Amherst, Massachusetts

1043258

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Boring

My only connection to this place was seeing the movie Out of Africa with Redford and Streep. Otherwise there is nothing to see,the house is ordinary and our young female guide was nearly unintelligible as she spoke softly and periodically spoke too fast. I would...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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FiveStarPrincessDoes

Lindsay, Canada

21054

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Beautiful grounds and gardens

This old coffee farm has beautiful grounds and gardens surrounding the main house with Mountain View’s. The house has original layout and furniture and is the location for the famous movie out of Africa which was based on her autobiography. They tell you she was...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Ffyonna

Can anyone provide the contact details/website of the young, male artist who paints from the porch at Karen Blixen’s House?

1 December 2018|

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No one was painting on the porch the day we visited. Have you contacted the museum and asked for the information you want? I’m sure they would know who is painting there.