Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi: opening hours, fee and visit of the farm
Updated on October 18, 2026
Karen Blixen's house, in the suburb of Karen, is the farm where the Danish writer lived from 1917 to 1931 and which inspired « Out of Africa », adapted for the cinema in 1985. Today a museum of the National Museums of Kenya, it is visited with a guide: period furniture, personal items and the garden. The visit lasts about an hour.
Highlights
The house
The farmhouse and its veranda, in the middle of the garden.
The garden
Lawns and trees surround the house.
The interiors
The living room, dining room and bedroom, furnished as they were at the time.
Practical info
Tips
- Fee since 7 May 2026: USD 17 per adult and USD 8 per child for visitors from outside Africa; KSh 550 and KSh 300 for Kenyan and East African citizens. Payment goes through eCitizen. Fees changed recently: check them before the visit. Combine the visit with the nearby Giraffe Centre or the Nairobi National Museum.
How to get there
Karen Road, Karen, Nairobi, about 30 to 50 minutes from the city centre by car depending on traffic. See Nairobi in one day.
Opening hours
Best: In the morning
Every day
08:30-17:30 (public holidays included)
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