Nairobi: Kazuri Beads Factory Tour With Round-trip Transfer Nairobi: Guided Kazuri Beads Factory & Giraffes Centre Tour.
ID: GYG1279160-1960313
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the Kazuri Beads Factory in Nairobi's Karen suburb in a guided tour. See handmade ceramic beads being produced from start to finish and learn about the empowerment of local single women.
Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Nairobi and head to the Kazuri Beads Factory in the Karen suburb. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the facility, watching artisans at work.
Witness the full transformation of clay into polished beads. See the mixing, shaping, painting, and glazing processes, and learn how the organization empowers over 340 local women, particularly single mothers.
Meet the women who shape each bead by hand and learn how art and employment have empowered generations of Kenyan women. After the tour, have time to shop for unique, handmade jewelry directly at the source.
This tour can be combined with a giraffes feeding experience at the Giraffe Center to make it a 4-hours tour.
After your visit, return to your hotel in Nairobi.
Highlights
- Witness the transformation of clay into polished beads at the Kazuri Factory.
- Learn how the organization empowers over 340 local single mothers.
- See the mixing, shaping, painting, and glazing processes up close.
- Shop for unique, handmade jewelry directly at the source.
- Enjoy a convenient pickup and drop-off service from your hotel in Nairobi.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
Tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and ages.
Family-friendly and suitable for cultural travelers.
INCLUDED
- Transport from and to Nairobi hotel or residence.
- Services of an English speaking guide.
- Guided tour of the Kazuri factory.
- Beading making demonstration .
- On-site shopping opportunity.
- Opportunity to interact with artisans.
- Admission to Kazuri Beads Factory.
- All goverment fees and taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Purchases: Any beads, jewelry, or pottery you buy.
- Meals: Lunch or snacks.
- Gratuities: Tips for your driver/guide.
- Entry fees to Giraffes Centre if option selected.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
