Bomas of Kenya
A cultural village in Lang'ata, Nairobi, with reconstructed homesteads of many of Kenya's ethnic groups. Music and dance shows are held daily in a large circular hall. The name means homesteads in Swahili, and the visit ends with a performance of traditional dances.
- Where
- Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -1.3369, 36.7691
Get the Bomas of Kenya stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Bomas of Kenya. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Nairobi City volume with your photos and a note.
Near Bomas of Kenya
Giraffe Centre 5.1 km
A wildlife conservation centre in Lang'ata, about 20 kilometres from central Nairobi, set up to protect the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Visitors climb a platform to feed the giraffes by hand. The centre also runs education programmes for schoolchildren, and warthogs often wander through the grounds.
Britam Tower 6.4 km
A glass office skyscraper in Nairobi's Upper Hill district, rising about 200 metres. It is the tallest building in Kenya. It stands among the tall offices and hotels of the district and is visible across much of the city.
Karen Blixen Museum 6.5 km
The former farmhouse of the Danish author Karen Blixen, at the foot of the Ngong Hills. She lived here from 1917 to 1931, and her memoir Out of Africa was later made into a film.
Uhuru Park 7.5 km
A 12.9 hectare park beside Nairobi's central business district, opened by Jomo Kenyatta. It has a lake with rowing boats, lawns and a speakers' corner used for public gatherings. It is a popular place for walks and picnics, and large national events and religious services have been held here.
Nairobi Railway Museum 7.6 km
A museum beside Nairobi railway station, with steam locomotives and carriages from the old East African Railways. It also tells the story of the Uganda Railway that gave rise to the city.
Holy Family Basilica 8.0 km
The Catholic cathedral of Nairobi, a large stone church with a high central dome in the city centre. It was opened in 1963 and carries the status of a minor basilica. Its tall interior holds stained glass windows, and the building stands near Parliament and the city's other main landmarks.
Kenyatta International Convention Centre 8.0 km
A 32 storey tower in central Nairobi, with a round conference hall beside it. Its rooftop viewing deck is open to visitors, and the building is a well known landmark of the city skyline.
Jamia Mosque 8.3 km
A Sunni mosque on Banda Street in central Nairobi, with a white and green facade and several domes and minarets. The present building was designed by a Glasgow based architect and finished in 1933.
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Questions
Where is Bomas of Kenya?
Bomas of Kenya is in Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Giraffe Centre (5.1 km), Britam Tower (6.4 km), Karen Blixen Museum (6.5 km).
How do I get the Bomas of Kenya stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Bomas of Kenya and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Nairobi City volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Bomas of Kenya before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Nairobi City volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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