Karen Blixen Museum

A new point view

Karen Blixen Museum

$65.00
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Karen Blixen Museum is the beautiful farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1917 and 1931, until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. Karen Blixen Museum has been restored with many of her own furnishings, as well as replicas made for the movie. The Museum has a beautiful mature garden and a superb view of the Ngong Hills, which Blixen described so tenderly in her book. Karen Blixen Museum is located on Karen Road, between the Karen College and Bogani Road in the residential neighborhood of Karen and is 15 Kilometers outside Nairobi City. The Museum is open from 9.30am to 6pm

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Karen Blixen Museum; Karen Blixen Museum is located on the outskirts of Nairobi on Karen road. Its history dates back to 1914, during the First World War, with the arrival of Karen Blixen from Denmark. At the foot of Ngong Hills, Karen Blixen established herself as a farmer. After her departure in 1931, the suburbs retained the commemorative home of Karen.

The Danish government donated the house and the surrounding land to Kenya after independence. The house was restored by the Danish government, and was used during the filming of “Out of Africa” which immortalized Karen Blixen’s book by the same name. Karen Blixen Museum was opened to the public in 1986. A striking feature about Karen Blixen Museum is the beautiful grounds. The house built in 1910 has a red tile roof and mellow wood paneling in the rooms. When Karen Blixen bought the property, it had 6,000 acres of land but only 600 acres were developed for growing coffee; the rest was retained under natural forest.

Much of the original furniture is on display in the house. The original kitchen has been restored, and is now open for viewing. A Dove Stove similar to the one used by Karen Blixen is on display, as are the kitchen utensils. Reconstruction of the coffee factory, along with other old farm machinery is underway. The aim here is to take an individual back in time, and provide a visual impression of each settler life in Kenya. Karen Blixen Museum has become a herb of various activities including private parties, research and visitation, from all over the world. The income so generated is used to refurbish and maintain Karen Blixen Museum and other regional museums.

Karen Blixen Museum Nairobi Tour Price Includes
  • Price per person
  • All Park Entry Fees, Service Charge and Taxes
  • Pickup from your hotel in Nairobi and drop-off to your hotel
  • Professional English speaking Hansel travel Driver Guide
  • Visit Karen Blixen Museum in Langata, Karen District Nairobi, Kenya

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