Hotels near Bomas of Kenya

Bomas of Kenya is a cultural centre 10 km south of central Nairobi - 11 recreated traditional villages from Kenya's main ethnic groups (Kikuyu, Maasai, Luo, Kalenjin, etc.) surrounding a large traditional theatre. The site shows architectural styles, daily life, traditional homes, livestock, and crafts from across the country. The headline attraction is the afternoon dance performance - 90 minutes of traditional music and dance from 16 of Kenya's 42 ethnic groups.

Dance shows daily at 14:30 (Monday-Friday) and 15:30 (Saturday-Sunday). The acrobat finale (an old tradition by the Kamba and Akamba peoples) is among the best live acrobatics in East Africa. The villages tour before the show takes 60-90 minutes with English explanations of each tribe's traditions. Adult ticket 1500 KES including show and villages. Restaurant on site for traditional Kenyan food.

Pro Tip: Arrive at 13:30 to tour the villages before the 14:30 dance show - the context dramatically improves the dance performances. Sit in the front row for the acrobatics; ticket-takers won't enforce seating. The traditional ugali (maize meal) at the restaurant 800 KES is the real local lunch.