🗺 23 Living Homesteads · 40+ Ethnic Groups Represented

Kenya in
one place.

Walk through 23 authentically reconstructed traditional homesteads. Discover the architecture, practices, and living heritage of the communities that make Kenya one of the world's most culturally rich nations.

23
Homesteads
40+
Communities Represented
53
Years Preserving Heritage
50+
Traditional Dances
10M+
Visitors Since 1971
Interactive Cultural Map

Navigate the homesteads

Tap any marker to explore a community's homestead, cultural practices, and performance traditions.

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Select a homestead marker on the map to explore that community's culture, homestead architecture, and performance traditions.
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Visit Trails

Choose your cultural journey

Every trail starts at the Visitor Centre. Download your trail map on arrival or scan the QR code at each homestead entrance.

90
90 Minutes
Highlights Trail

The essential Bomas experience. Six iconic homesteads covering Kenya's major cultural regions, ending at the amphitheater in time for the afternoon show.

1Maasai Homestead — Rift Valley
2Kikuyu Homestead — Central Kenya
3Luo Homestead — Western Kenya
4Swahili Homestead — Coastal Kenya
5Samburu Homestead — Northern Kenya
6Amphitheater — Cultural Show
Book & Download Trail
3h
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Full Day — 3 Hours
Full Immersion Trail

Every homestead, in depth. With a cultural ambassador guide, covering all 23 communities with narrated explanations of architectural and cultural significance.

All 23 homesteads
Cultural Ambassador guide included
Front-row show seating
Post-show Q&A with dancer
Illustrated cultural atlas
Book Deep Culture Pass
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Kids Friendly · 2 Hours
Children's Discovery Trail

A gamified cultural adventure for ages 6–14. Explore eight homesteads with an Explorer Activity Sheet — find hidden cultural clues, earn a Discovery Certificate.

1Maasai Homestead — spot the cattle pen
2Luo Homestead — find the fishing tools
3Swahili Homestead — find the dhow carvings
4Kamba Homestead — find the granary
5Amphitheater — watch the dancers
Book School / Family Visit
Continue Your Cultural Experience

The culture doesn't end at the homestead