Bomas of Kenya- One stop village for diverse African cultures

Ever excited about the African tradition and cultures, there is an answer to filling those blank spaces in your life…

Bomas of Kenya is an ideal place displaying the diverse cultures in the beautiful nation of Kenya. Bomas is a Swahili word for a ‘village’. It is about 10 km from Nairobi. It is a home to several traditional homesteads and various live performances of traditional dances and songs. The African tradition allowed polygamous and as such the wives had separate huts around the compound. You can also have a guided tour to the traditional homesteads. The design and appearance of the homesteads are unique to each ethnic group.

  

 (Some of the traditional homestead hut)

  

(Traditional dancers on stage)

Most of the Kenyan cultures are displayed through musical instruments, traditional dances and festivals, traditional clothing, traditional food, art and crafts and traditional homesteads.

It is always important to have at least one aspect of the host cultures and that’s why Bomas of Kenya gives you an opportunity to explore the different cultures. Next time you travel to Kenya, visit the Bomas of Kenya and there you are with enormous understanding and sweet memories of the Kenyan cultures. The experience will range from the untold stories of the local cultures to the visible outstanding of the traditional clothing, bead work and dances.

Karibu Bomas