BOMAS OF KENYA |
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The Government in 1971 at the Langata Forest started the Bomas of Kenya Limited. The Company was established to preserve and promote Kenyan Culture and to do this through cultural entertainments programmes for Tourists visiting Kenya and residents including school children.
How to get to Bomas
Bomas of Kenya is a centre of Kenyan cultural activities situated 10 km from the city centre on the LANGATA / FOREST EDGE ROAD. It is about 1 km past the main entrance to the Animal Orphanage and Nairobi National Park. Bomas of Kenya is adequately served by public transport i.e. Kenya Bus Services and Nissan Matatus Services. Members of the Public can board the buses at the Central Bus Station in the city center Numbers 125, 126, and 24 service this route. |
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Performances
The Bomas Harambee Dancers the only resident dance company in Kenya perform daily in a spectacular circular theatre possibly the biggest and unique structure of its kind in Africa which seats 3,500 people. You will have the opportunity of seeing a colourful cross- section of the people of Kenya dancing to the pulsating beat of Coastal drums and other traditional instruments. Dancers from all the tribes in Kenya move across the stage in a vibrant kaleidoscope of rhythm and the hue. Proud Maasai warriors vault skywards as they woo their maidens with chanting and twirling spears.
bomasofkenya (22K) The World famous Harambee Dancers who have been trained and choreographed to perform a cross - section of all the authentic traditional dance songs of Kenya will be at hand to entertain. Our Acrobatic team is at hand both in - house entertainment and for hire. Our prices are very reasonable. The halls and Dancers are available for hire at competitive rates. Since we have transport, the dancers can entertain you at any venue of your choice. |
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Performance Times
a) Monday to Friday - 2.30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
b) Saturday to Sunday - 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
c) Public Holidays - 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. |
Traditional Villages
Before or after watching the Bomas dances, patrons take a leisurely guided tour of traditional villages with our trained information officers for an insight into the rich diversity of the culture of people of Kenya. The Word "Bomas " is authentic and African meaning simply "An African Homestead". There are several different Bomas each representing one of Kenya's major ethnic groups and built to the original traditional architecture of an African Home as built by the ancestors. Here, visitors are able to see and experience the rural Kenya life and its social settings. |
The Bomas abroad
The Bomas of Kenya has been open to the local public from 1973 and internationally since 1975. The Harambee dancers troupe has toured nearly all countries abroad in which they have left a remarkable and entertaining enthusiasm in the minds of the public they entertained. They have now certificates of appreciation for good performances. The impact which Bomas of Kenya has had on their audencies oversees, and the hard work the dancers have put into each tour has brought about remarkable results in the Tourism Promotion Programmes.
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Other Facilities
In addition to the traditional dances and the villages, Bomas of Kenya offers the following;-
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Two separate halls and a large amphitheatre with a sitting of 4,000 persons
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An enclosed open space with all the amenities ideal for picnic functions
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A large and well equipped children's playground
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A secure car park for over 3,000 cars.
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A well equipped kitchen and bar manned by well trained cooks, waiters and barmen capable of providing cocktail parties, barbeques for small and large parties. Traditional African dishes can also be served in our restaurants at short notice. Food at the restaurant is reasonably priced and consists of a wide selection of popular dishes, succulent charcoal grilled meat, coffee, tea and a variety of hot snacks. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 8.00 a.m.
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Security
There is only one exit and entrance to the car park. There are watchmen and armed Administration Police on duty to ensure maximum security.
ADMISSION CHARGES
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RESIDENT (Shillings) |
NON - RESIDENT (Kenyan Shillings) |
Adults |
100 |
600 |
Children |
25 |
300 |
College/University Students |
30 |
300 |
Video (Short) |
500 |
500 |
Video (Long) |
750 |
750 |
Contacts:
The General Manager
Bomas of Kenya Limited
P.o. Box 40689
Nairobi
Tel: 254 2 8991801/2 891391, 890793/5/8, 892167
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