Bomas of Kenya Tour

General information

Destination
Nairobi, Kenya

Program details

Want to learn a little bit about Kenya Culture? Then this is the right tour for you. With now 43 tribes in Kenya, you will learn just about a handful and later be entertained by various cultural dance troupes. Depending on how busy they are the orientation of various tribes of Kenya at the grounds of the Bomas of Kenya can either be before or after the dances.



Dressed in full regalia of beads and feathers, various tribal groups display their traditions, many of which are no longer seen elsewhere.



Bomas is a homestead and is located just 10 kilometres from the city centre with numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures depicted in a traditional village lifestyle.



Bomas of Kenya was started by the Government of Kenya in 1971 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kenya Tourist Development Cooperation (KTDC) the Company was established to Preserve, Maintain and Promote the Rich Diverse cultural values of various ethnic groups of Kenya and to act as a tourist attraction centre thus Bomas of Kenya is expected to preserve the authenticity of Kenya’s Cultural values and to portray them in the pure form.



With the current growing interest in cultural heritage, growth in cultural tourism has increased a positive worldview of the importance of cultural resources as a tool for creating economic development while preserving cultural resources. As the premier institution in cultural resources preservation and management, Bomas of Kenya is bound to play a bigger role in the development and promotion of cultural tourism in Kenya.



You will be treated to a rich traditional music and dance show at this cultural centre. The greatest excitement is the display of traditional dances, music, and songs being performed in a splendid area.



This is an amazing set-up that offers you a firsthand experience of the culture and lifestyle of many of Kenya's tribal groups.