Nairobi: Karen Blixen Museum and Ngong Hills Tour
ID: GYG1202620-1861939
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the Karen Blixen Museum and the Ngong Hills on a guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the graves of Karen Blixen and Denys Finch Hatton and learn about the true story behind "Out of Africa."
Begin your tour with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum, where her farmhouse still stands much as it did a century ago. Learn about Blixen’s life in Kenya and her impact on the country’s cultural history.
Next, head to the Ngong Hills, a place Blixen loved and where both she and Denys Finch Hatton were laid to rest. At the gravesites, your guide explains the historical context: colonial life, personal loss, ambition, and the Kenya that existed before independence.
Take in sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley as you reflect on the lives of Blixen and Finch Hatton. This tour is perfect for travelers who value history, literature, and landscape, not shopping stops or gimmicks.
Highlights
- Visit the graves of Karen Blixen and Denys Finch Hatton in the Ngong Hills
- Learn the true story behind "Out of Africa" beyond the Hollywood film
- Enjoy sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley and the Ngong Hills
- Explore the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the famous author
- Travel in a small group with a knowledgeable local guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Moderate walking required
Weather can change quickly in the hills
Respectful behavior expected at gravesites
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Nairobi)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Guided visit to Karen Blixen Museum
- Guided walk to the gravesites
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Entry fees
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.
