Nairobi: Bomas of Kenya, Gallery & Market Guided Tour Private Guided Tour
ID: GYG1153038-1796622
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Kenya’s culture with a guided tour of Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi Gallery, and Kariakor Market. Enjoy traditional dances, explore African art, and shop for handmade beadwork.
Start your experience at Bomas of Kenya, the cultural center showcasing Kenya’s 42+ tribes. Enjoy high-energy traditional dances and drumming, colorful costumes, and cultural storytelling. Watch acrobatics, choreography, and tribal performances, and explore life-size traditional homesteads (“bomas”).
Next, drive to the historic “Point Zero” building — now a museum of African art. Discover the Murumbi African Heritage Collection, East African contemporary art, sculptures, beadwork, paintings, and photography. Hear stories that connect past cultures to modern identity.
Finish your cultural journey at Kariakor Market, the heart of authentic Maasai beadwork. Your guide helps you explore handmade necklaces, earrings, belts, and sandals, beadwork crafted by local women’s cooperatives, leather goods, ornaments, and colorful art. Get insider shopping tips and fair prices.
Highlights
- Feel the rhythm of traditional dances and drumming at Bomas of Kenya
- Explore the Murumbi African Heritage Collection at Nairobi Gallery
- Discover the vibrant colors and intricate designs of Maasai beadwork
- Support local artisans and women’s cooperatives at Kariakor Market
- Enjoy a private or small group tour with a professional cultural guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Optional stop at Maasai Market or lunch on request
INCLUDED
- Entry fee to Bomas of Kenya
- Professional cultural guide
- Bottled water
- Transport (CBD / Westlands / Kilimani)
- Market navigation & price assistance
- Photography support
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Tips
- Personal shopping
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.
