This is part of the property and is a well preserved home with most of its original furnishings, fittings, and lots of stories surrounding its history. The well informed guide will give you the details.
On my second visit to Nairobi (I was first there in 2009), I found the traffic even more horrific, and so it was nice to escape for a few hours to the relative peace and quiet of the suburb of Karen. We hired a driver for the afternoon and went first to visit the Swedo House (now a hotel and museum and quite delightful), then to the Karen Blixen House and Museum. Our guide, Josephine, was most informative, although at KS800 entrance fee, it was quite expensive! However, we had a good tour and learned a lot about the life of this fascinating woman. The house and its contents have been well preserved and I was inspired to read the book, having seen the film "Out of Africa" a couple of times. Nearby is the Karen Country Club, where we might have stopped for drinks on our way back, had time permitted! But the museum is well worth a visit.
Usually combined with a visit to Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum should be on the must see list of places to visit when in Nairobi. You are provided with not just a look at the items that surrounded Karen Blixen during her time as a coffee farmer at the foot of the Ngong Hills, but the guides offer great stories on her life and romances.
Sadly, photography is not allowed inside the museum and remember that there is a lot of road congestion in Nairobi so you need to allow for time to get there and back.
An amazing woman and an amazing story. It is great to experience just a fraction of her life through her home.
Loved the gardens and the feel of the place. Would have liked to have seen more photos of Karens time in Kenya
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