Bomas of Kenya is a cultural centre in Langata, next to Nairobi National Park, with reconstructed homesteads (bomas) of several Kenyan peoples (Luo, Kamba, Maasai, Mijikenda and others) and an afternoon show of traditional dances and songs in a large amphitheatre. It is a simple introduction to the country's cultural diversity, useful before or after a safari, especially if you have little time in Nairobi.
Highlights
The traditional villages
Round thatched huts, some furnished, showing how each community lived; guides explain the customs.
The Maasai village
The enclosure and huts of the Maasai herders you will meet around the Masai Mara (see the Masai Mara National Reserve).
The dance show
Dances, songs and acrobatics from different regions of Kenya, performed in the afternoon in the amphitheatre.
The craft shop
Souvenirs and objects on site, to compare with the Maasai Market.
Practical info
Tips
- The show is the highlight: according to several sources it starts around 2:30pm on weekdays and a little later at weekends and on public holidays (around 3:30pm), but times differ between sources; call or check before you go. The non-resident fee reported by guides is about KES 2,000, show included, but we could not confirm it on an official website; card payments are sometimes down, so bring cash. Allow 2 to 3 hours. Agency tours often combine Bomas with the Giraffe Centre; the site is close to Nairobi National Park.
How to get there
In Langata (Forest Edge Road), about 10 km from central Nairobi: taxi or ride-hailing app (Uber, Bolt), 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. A ride-hailing return can mean waiting: arrange it in advance, or hire a driver for the half day.
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