Karen Blixen Museum
This museum was originally the home of Karen Blixen, who came to Kenya from Denmark in the early part of this century; the present museum site is at the heart of the larger coffee plantation run by Blixen between 1914 and 1931. The house and surrounding land was donated by the Danish government to Kenya at independence; the house was restored by the Danish government and was used during the filming of Out of Africa, which immortalised Karen Blixen’s book by the same name. The Museum was opened to the public in 1986.
Those who have read the book of Karen Blixen or seen the film (which was filmed on location here) will recognize the house with its sprawling tropical garden and views of the nearby Ngong Hills. Efforts have been made to decorate all of the rooms of the house in their original style. The house itself is furnished with a mixture of original decor and props from the 1985 film production.
The museum has excellent trained staff who are well versed in the history of the house and the life of Karen Blixen. They are available to answer queries and to give personally guided tours.
For anyone with an interest in Karen Blixen’s book Out of Africa or the subsequent film, this museum is a must see. The Museum is easily accessible from Nairobi, by taxi or bus.
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Kenya Travel Tips
Do not photograph people without taking permission and don't feel offended if they ask you to pay for it since it is a poor country.
It is illegal to export Kenyan currency, it may be difficult to exchage when you depart. Do not change your money in the black market. The illegal money changers are often quick-change artists, and the police will arrest you if they even suspect you're changing money illicitly. Also, We recommend only changing small amounts of money at a time.
