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Karen Blixen Museum

Google rating 4.4 (3,459 reviews)
Karen
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1920s farmhouse where Blixen lived & wrote her famous memoirs, now museum with original furnishings.

The original farmhouse where Karen Blixen wrote Out of Africa, with period furnishings and guides who bring her story to life so vividly you feel like you knew her. The estate grounds are beautiful and the coffee plantation history adds depth to any Nairobi visit.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
TuesdayToday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Google reviews

4.43,459 Google reviews
  • Camille D.Google review · 1 Feb 2026

    I really enjoyed the place. I didn’t know much about Karen Blixen but I had the chance to have a very interesting guide who explained her story along with the story of the location (the movie Out of Africa was directed on this place ; and Karen Blixen had an incredible life). It takes one hour to visit, and I suggest to take another half an hour to enjoy the quietness and the beauty of the place. Please don’t hesitate to give a tip to the guide. They deserve it ! By the way, don’t forget to book your tickets online !

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  • Patryk M.Google review · 6 Jan 2026

    The museum is set on the very estate where Blixen ran her coffee plantation between 1917 and 1931. It's not just the artifacts inside that make this place worth a visit—it's the atmosphere. The silence of the gardens, the rustle of leaves, and the panoramic view of the Ngong Hills feel like a living poem. Amazing time and place with my beloved lady...

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  • Indovu R.Google review · 2 Jan 2026

    Informative, historical, mind blowing and very familiar. Her story draws you in as though you might have crossed paths in another life. The intricate pieces of her desires around the house leave you with a sense of awe and appreciation of her timeline. Great place to visit to understand Karen the enigma and Karen the area

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  • Agus S.Google review · 2 Nov 2025

    The Karen Blixen Museum is charming but a bit limited. You can’t take photos inside the house, and there’s very little to read on your own, so you mostly depend on the guide. On the plus side, the guide is very friendly, the house is beautifully preserved, and enjoying a cup of coffee during the visit was definitely the highlight.

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  • CanyoudoanybetterGoogle review · 22 Oct 2025

    Who hasn’t seen Out of Africa or read the book? If you’re in Niarobi looking for an interesting place to visit, then you just found it. The Biden house beautifully preserved with many original furnishings. You are given an escorted tour of the house and property with interesting description of history of the property. Watch the movie before you go to better appreciate the history of this once 6000 acre estate and coffee plantation!

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Location

Karen Rd

Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Karen Blixen Museum is open daily, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM.
Karen Blixen Museum is located at Karen Rd, Nairobi.
Call +254 20 8002139 or visit museums.or.ke.

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