One of East Africa's oldest Acheulean sites, excavated by Louis Leakey, now a well-maintained museum just off the highway with shady grounds and fascinating prehistoric artifacts. Quick, informative stop for anyone into human origins.
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Read all reviews on Google Maps โKenya's premier museum houses natural history, culture, and art โ plus a Snake Park. Here's what to expect, honest entry fees, and the contrarian take on the botanical garden.
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Read guide โMust-visit for anyone into human origins! Fascinating Kariandusi Museum is steeped in archeology! One of East Africa's oldest Acheulean sites, excavated by Louis Leakey in the 1920sโ40s. The small mus...
A surprisingly excellent, well maintained and informative museum and intact prehistoric site! Definitely worth a visit as it's just off the highway and provides a shady, clean, fascinating stop with a...
The place has become a bit run down. Nonetheless, nice learning experience with great views.
I had an amazing time refreshing my knowledge on the history of mankind and got to see firsthand the tools they used. Had a very informed archeologist hiding is throughout the museum
Actually it is an archeological site. Very good place. Not a museum.
Kenya's most compact Big Five park offers guaranteed rhino sightings, occasional flamingo spectacles, and dramatic Rift Valley scenery โ all within 2.5 hours of Nairobi.