Meet and assist on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Lunch will be provided in Nairobi. Later in the afternoon visit the Kazuri factory.
KAZURI
Kazuri, which means “small and beautiful” in Swahili, began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making handmade beads. The factory is located in what used to be part of the Karen Blixen Estate (of the Academy Award winning film "Out of Africa") fame.
Its founder, Lady Susan Wood, started with two Kenyan women and soon discovered that there were many
other women in the villages around Nairobi, most of whom were single mothers, who were in great need of regular employment. Driven by the desire to provide such opportunities, Kazuri has grown and today we have a large work force skilled in the making of handmade jewellery. We have further applied our knowledge of ceramics and the artistic flair that has made our necklaces so attractive, in the design and production of our own unique range of pottery-ware, which reflects the culture and wildlife of Kenya. Each piece, like our beads, is hand made and hand painted in rich colours and our range is extensive from individual collector pieces to dinnerware.
The mission of Kazuri is to provide and sustain employment opportunities for disadvantaged members of Kenyan society. In order to achieve this we must produce top quality hand-made and hand-painted ceramic jewellery and pottery. This will ensure that we are well equipped to compete in both the international and local market place. The Kazuri workshop in Karen employs over 340 women, mostly single mothers. It is equipped with a clinic, providing free medical care for the employees and their immediate families. Kazuri also absorbs 80% of medical bills for treatment received outside the factory clinic. In the developing world of today’s Africa, the greatest contribution we can make is to create employment, especially for the disadvantaged and this remains our guiding philosophy. The result is reflected in the strength of the Kazuri Family and the beauty of our products.
Bomas of Kenya
Located at Langata Area Next to Nairobi National park. The highlight of this tour is the colorful display of folk dances from various tribes performed in a splendid arena and acrobats.Later have a walk to the numerous "bomas" (homesteads) reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures have been re-created for visitors to experience the traditional village life of the People of Kenya. Later drop off at Airport for your International flight
PRICE:
US $75 per person sharing (minimum 2pax)
US $97 one person travel alone
Above tour Includes :-
- Service of an English speaking driver local guide
- Entrance fee to all the attractions as per the Itinerary
- Lunch where included
- Complimentary bottle of drinking mineral water
- Pick up from Airport / hotel and drop off same place
Above tour Excluds:-
- Any accommodation in Nairobi
- Airport transfers
- Extra I.e. drinks, telephone service
- Tips to driver guide and porter
- Transit Visa USD 20
- Items not included on the Itinerary