Karen Blixen's farmhouse at the foot of the Ngong Hills
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Heritage · Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum

The 'Out of Africa' farmhouse

The original colonial farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of 'Out of Africa', preserved at the foot of the Ngong Hills.

  • Original Blixen-era furniture
  • Coffee farm gardens
  • Ngong Hills views
  • Guided tour of the house

Duration

1–2 hours

Best for

Literary travellers, history fans, anyone in the Karen neighbourhood.

The details

The visit

Self-guided or guided tour through the farmhouse, kitchen and grounds. About an hour.

Combine with

The Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage are both nearby.

FAQ

Karen Blixen Museum — common questions

Best paired with?
Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick — three sites in one Karen morning.

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