Set in the serene suburb of Nairobi, the Karen Blixen Museum not only provides the most comprehensive insight into the person of Karen Blixen, but …
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Mar 23, 2025
I finally got to visit the Karen Blixen Museum, and wow, what an experience. I’d watched Out of Africa a while back, so this place was definitely on my list. Walking through her actual home, seeing h…Full review by Denis w
Mar 21, 2025
Had a great tour here with our guide, Purity. The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. Even if you haven't read the book or seen the movie it is worth stopping by for an incite into life in Ken…Full review by David W
Mar 6, 2025
As I got there, after checking the website for opening times, I was told tickets can only be bought online. I started the process only to realize that I needed a credit card and passport, both of whi…Full review by Mmerlot
Do you train the guides about the ACTUAL history that this place? I totally disagreed with their historical knowledge of the place in relation to Karen blixen and how she related to Kenyans at that time...
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I think it is relative to the guide you got. when you say "their", you refer to all but I guess it was only one guide who took you round. It could depend on number of months or …
I think it is relative to the guide you got. when you say "their", you refer to all but I guess it was only one guide who took you round. It could depend on number of months or experiences the intern may have had with them before your visit. Mine was quite knowledgeable about the place and Kenyan culture
I just want to visit the gift shop only to buy souvenir for a friend. Do I need to pay entrance fee?
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Hmmm that’s a long drive if you are not living on the area, to go there just to buy a souvenir is not ideal there are lots of souvenir shops around and they all carry the same stuffs, although …
Hmmm that’s a long drive if you are not living on the area, to go there just to buy a souvenir is not ideal there are lots of souvenir shops around and they all carry the same stuffs, although I must admit I only gave in to a painting that I saw in Karen Blixen. To answer your question I am not sure as No one drives there just to shop but I suppose you can ask the ticket booth that you only want to visit the shop?.
Can anyone provide the contact details/website of the young, male artist who paints from the porch at Karen Blixen’s House?
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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.
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