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Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi

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Famed as the real-life setting of the classic memoir "Out of Africa," Karen Blixen Museum stands frozen in time, a monument to the life and times of the late author. Danish author Karen Blixen lived here from 1913 to 1931, running the property as a vast coffee plantation, from which she took inspiration for her writing upon returning to Denmark. Delve into Blixen's life and times with a guided tour of the house, where many of the rooms feature original decor and props from the book's 1985 movie adaptation. Plan your Karen Blixen Museum visit and explore what else you can see and do in Nairobi using our Nairobi attractions planner.
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  • As a fan of Karen Blixen's classic memoir, "Out of Africa," I was thrilled to visit the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi. The museum is set in the beautiful farmhouse where Blixen lived and worked... 
    As a fan of Karen Blixen's classic memoir, "Out of Africa," I was thrilled to visit the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi. The museum is set in the beautiful farmhouse where Blixen lived and worked...  more »
  • Each room feels as if Karen herself were to walk in... step back in the history of a time when the land was both for the Kenyans, the Kiku tribe mainly.. and those who wanted to make a life in Kenya.....  more
    Each room feels as if Karen herself were to walk in... step back in the history of a time when the land was both for the Kenyans, the Kiku tribe mainly.. and those who wanted to make a life in Kenya.....  more »
  • If you like stepping back in history, you will love the careful preservation of Karen's old house. I was disappointed that I wasn't allowed to take photos but I think the visit is more personal for... 
    If you like stepping back in history, you will love the careful preservation of Karen's old house. I was disappointed that I wasn't allowed to take photos but I think the visit is more personal for...  more »
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  • The guide Alan did a fantastic job in telling the history and story of Karen. The home has been kept in very good condition. Great place to come with young children ad the grounds has enough space to run around. Coffee shop is being opened soon, although we didn't know if it's by private company or the museum it self.
  • It was quite a pleasant surprise. Compared to other tourist places, the exhibition and its surroundings are much better maintained. The guide was extremely informative, he knew everything about the place and its inhabitants. It really made me want to re-read the book.
  • Very informative guides and great tour. Lasts about an hour and perfect for a beautiful day outside before heading to other nearby attractions. No pictures allowed inside the house unfortunately. I have been here multiple times and highly recommend watching “Out of Africa.” Neema (Tabitha) is a fabulous guide!
  • A local Kenyan took us here. A very historic and full of history of Karen Blixen and her family. The museum is well reserved and it was very interesting to see older furniture which would be illegal in some countries today. Not a lot of tourists there when we were there, and interestingly there are a few volunteers guide and Chinese translation, which is handy.
  • Recommend seeing the movie “Out of Africa” to fully take the most of this visit. Denmark bought the house to offer to Kenya as Karen’s Museum. With the ticket you’ll have a guide with good information to give.

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