Experts' Choice Award Karen Blixen Museum
5 expert reviews
“The farmhouse owned by the Danish author who wrote "Out of Africa" is now a museum honoring her legacy. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Frommer's "Twenty minutes (traffic dependent) from downtown Nairobi is the prestigious and leafy suburb of Karen, named after Karen Blixen, the Danish baroness who wrote Out of Africa." Full review
Fodor's "Out of Africa author Karen Blixen lived in this estate from 1913 to 1931." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This museum is the farmhouse where author Karen Blixen lived between 1914 and 1931...the museum is set in expansive gardens, and is an interesting place to wander around. " Full review
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Guides (non-mandatory, but useful) are included in the admission fee, but they do expect a tip.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Karen Blixen lived in this house from 1917 to 1931 before leaving for Europe and writing her autobiography Out of Africa, which was later adapted for the cinema." Full review
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