Nairobi Literary & Cultural Tour with Local Author Muthoni Maina
Description
What if your Nairobi tour was led by someone who has written about it? Join local author Muthoni Maina for a literary and cultural walking tour of Kenya's capital. Visit independent bookshops, historic libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks while exploring the stories, writers, and ideas that have shaped the city across generations. • A tour led by published local author Muthoni Maina • Visit bookshops, libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks • Explore Kenya's literary and cultural heritage • Discover the stories behind the city, not just the sights • Receive a curated reading list of Kenyan literature This is more than sightseeing. It's a conversation led by someone who lives and writes in Nairobi.
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Itinerary
Visit one of Nairobi’s oldest libraries, a historic landmark and a quiet space in the heart of downtown.
The home of African books.
Pass by Kenya’s oldest university and see the heart of academic life in the city.
See where local performers, musicians, and actors bring Kenyan stories to life.
Located in the heart of the city, the Alliance Française de Nairobi is a hub for language, culture, and creativity. The centre regularly hosts art exhibitions, film screenings, and performances celebrating both Kenyan and Francophone culture.
Visit “Point Zero,” the exact spot where the city of Nairobi was founded and from which all road distances in Kenya were traditionally measured.
Visit one of Nairobi’s most recognisable landmarks, known for its circular design inspired by traditional African huts.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
This was walking tour with budding Nairobi author Muthonia Maina. ("The Leaves of May", "Mara the Marabout Stork" ...) We went to Nuria Bookstore, National Theatre, Nairobi University, and the Fairmont Hotel, where Ernest Hemingway used to hangout, and slugged a couple of drinks. Hard to escape Hemingway. He seems to have been everywhere. And all the while Muthonia and I talked about writers and writing and even recited Shakespeare to each other. This was so rich an experience I am thinking about doing a second Lit and Art tour with some other venues included. The tour got me all worked up! It was a book safari without the 4-wheel drive and the binoculars.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Steven. It was a pleasure exploring Nairobi's literary and cultural spaces with you. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations about books, writing, and Shakespeare, and I'm delighted that you found the experience enriching. I look forward to welcoming you again for another literary adventure in Nairobi.
I highly recommend Muthoni’s arts and literary tour. She has great knowledge and enthusiasm, and I had a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much for my first tour and first review!
