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Bomas of Kenya

Langata Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Ranked #15 of 33 attractions in Nairobi
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Performances, Speciality Museums
Owner description: Each boma (homestead) in this cultural village was built using traditional specifications of myriad Kenyan tribes; through architecture, crafts, music...... more » Owner description: Each boma (homestead) in this cultural village was built using traditional specifications of myriad Kenyan tribes; through architecture, crafts, music and dance this village serves to preserve Kenyan culture. « less
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Rennes
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Excellent quality for some shows. Very large show space, all seats have good visibility on the scene. More

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Arusha, Tanzania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The Bomas and the associated dance hall are a good cultural place to visit in Nairobi, but they would benefit from a bit more interpretation facilities. More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The experience of all the various cultures in Kenya was excellent however available amenities to make the experience profound were poor e.g. poor quality resturants More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Hi there, this is simply another name for villages of Kenya, it located at the junction of Lang'ata road and magadi road. The place has various villages cultural home steads samples homes and guides for explaining to visitors what they need to hear. More

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See 19 more reviews by Bushfinders for Nairobi
Maryland Line, Maryland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We stopped here to get a taste of the different tribal dances and music. It was not crowded at all, so we got to enjoy the show and see everything. The same dancers with do the many tribal dance and play the instruments. It was nice to sit down and take a break from outside. Great place to learn a... More

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Mumbai
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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We went there during the day time. It is a huge place with ample space for parking and moving around. We went to see the cultural dance first and were amazed at the quality of performance there. The dance hall is big. Very near the hall is the life size model of various types of villages in Kenya. It gives... More

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See 3 more reviews by RAJIV1969 for Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Attended a comedy night here and found it perfect for a large show! Ample parking and ease of entry/exit. The circular shape provides for a good view for all in the audience. More

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See 24 more reviews by DennisKeya for Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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It is a great place to see and learn tit bits about Kenyan culture. The dance routines are great and the performers appear to really enjoy themselves. However, the best part is the model village setting where you can learn about how each tribe live. A truly learning experience and must see for anyone even remotely interested in Kenyans rather... More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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See traditional shelters of almost all Kenyan tribes in one place. More

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See 11 more reviews by travelcatcher for Nairobi
Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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What a wonderful way to exprience life in Kenya if you have only a little time as you can see all tribe. More

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