Afternoon visit to the Bomas of Kenya. ‘Bomas’ interpreted from Swahili to mean homesteads displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. The highlight, however, is the performance. The dancers explode into the arena with the sounds of pounding drums, executing a Kalenjin warrior dance. This is followed by Embu drumming and swahili taarab music, sending the performers swirling into new rhythms. Acrobats leap onto the floor in a dazzling display of gymnastics and the entire program combusts in a grand finale with fire, music and song.

On the grounds of the Bomas you can visit the various “villages” of the different ethnic groups and compare their construction styles and organization.

One group’s culture will show off hierarchies – a first wife’s hut, then a second wife’s hut, etc.

At another homestead the placement of granaries will highlight the status of different family members. Keep an eye out for various room partitioning methods and decorations to signify villagers’ responsibilities and status.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off ensure a stress-free experience.