African Heritage House in Machakos

Paul was a great guide. He made Alan’s fascinating collection come alive. Dinner was delicious.

Everything about African heritage house is unique in african style and I loved that,food was awesome,pool side is cool,view is adorable and its just a place someone would love to go and relax...Great thanks to Alan Donovan...

Great Place!

Loved it. The staff and service were great and very engaging.

Had a great day

African Heritage House... Words fail me.. This sanctuary is the best place to understand African culture. The legacy beyond Alan Donovan. The food was great. The staff were super kind. The wild animals from the vicinity... just beauty at its best. Mashallah 😍!

Very nice place and quiet

Great work done with lots of passion

Took a virtual tour online, will visit physically once the covid situation subsides. It looks very interesting from what i was able to see on the online virtual tour. The african artifacts and the architecture of the structure are so awesomely done. The views to the Nairobi National park are breath taking. Definitely have to visit this place physically!! 😎

Its really really nice place. Museum

It was an intense tour, beautiful art with lots of historical information.however, you need to book for convenience

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to African Heritage House! It had lots of art, history and culture to offer. It’s not too far from the CBD (about an hour’s drivebut offers such serene views of the park. Would highly recommend as a quick day trip with friends. Or if you’re looking to get some cool IG pics too. 😉

An amazing place with los of history and artwork. Definitely highly recommended

Full if the collections of Alan Donovan from all over Africa. We learned a lot. You can stay here in one of the themed rooms or stop by for a tour. Its best to book ahead if you want lunch. There is a fee of Ksh 4000 for the tour. You can buy some fantastic African jewelery .

A beautiful venue for unique wedding photography. Great ambiance and easily accessible from the Nairobi - mombasa at Mlolongo

Wonderful tour! Lovely collections! Authentic African art

My jaws dropped at the creativity in the African collection in this place..! Ill definitely be back..!

An authentic collection of African Heritage. This house has it all. It speaks everything African.

Besides the Fantastic Ambience 👌...Expect to enjoy An Impressive African art and textile collection displayed aesthetically in a magnificient Timbuktu-Inspired Adobe home.Alan willingly shares his deep knowledge of indigenous arts and crafts. This experience should not be missed by anyone who appreciates and enjoys learning more about African art. It is well worth the visit just to enjoy the sumptuous buffet lunch and panoramic views.

Wither you are one person or 4 people you still pay the same price of 4,000 KES. I’m just one person and wanted to take quick pictures and leave and they still wanted to charge me the 4K. If it’s 1000 per person of group of 4 why can’t you make it 1000 per person then? This doesn’t make since and made me sad that I couldn’t get in. They should rethink their entrance policies as not everyone comes in a group.

The most photographed house in Africa is made of mud and is home to the largest collection of African art.

About 30 minutes from the city center African Heritage House is home to some of the finest art pieces from all over Africa. Alan Donavan has collected quite an amount of African history and displayed them in the house. If you’re looking for something to do for afew hours in Nairobi then I recommend the place. They also offer accommodation so you can go with a group of friend.

The view...Beautiful! I was there right before sunset for a Photoshoot and I honestly did not want to leave. The place has a great African feel to it and lots of culture. I did not see the rooms but wished that I could have used the swimming pool. The location is a little tricky to find but definitely worth visiting, 5 starts to the staff as well, they always had a smile on their faces.

It is the only place I find peace and connect with my ancestor world. Good work Mr. Alan

BEAUTIFUL! AIRY..THE BEST VIEW...COSY.. FRIENDLY SERVICE! They have tours within...I didnt order..

A cultural hub. A cultural research centre. A cultural hotel. Collections of Art, Textiles, stories and ingenuity set in this house. A repository of contemporary and modern art from Eastern Africa.

Amazing place! If you want real African heritage this is the place to go.

Gorgeous views, friendly service and a great place to spend time with friends.

Its a real effort, different african cultures being represented. The house and place is great. For the love of art and designs you will enjoy the place.

The place is nice,more like a museum, unfortunately we didnt book in advance so we had to leave,such a nice place though,

Remarkable collection of a lifetime by one man of African cultural artifacts from all over the continent.The house , which is museum , office and residence , is a striking architectural statement looking out over the plains.The collection , rich, varied and thought provoking as it is, is now crying out for new ideas in its presentation . It needs a dynamic curator, with fresh ideas, who can make this superb collection come alive .

A must visit place. With a view to Nairobi national park and the SGR railway

Guided tours. Knowledgeable staff. Curios on display. Worth dropping in on an afternoon after lunch. Best served by Mr. Donovan himself!

Amazing experience, an over burst of history and culture from all over Africa

such a cool place to visit, out in the wild with chances of viewing animals, close to the airport, very arty house with a lot of Authentic African Art.

African heritage museum, at its best. Gorgeous architectural design, ample space for events, best hotel rooms in Nairobi.

Great arty place... Awesome view of the Nairobi national park.. If you lucky can catch a glance of wild animals passing through.. Awesome food.. Traditional African art all over the house!! I enjoyed myself!

The museum is absolutely wonderful. Ian Donovan has great collection there!

How much does a tour cost here? Do they charge for kids below 12 years? any other amenities to enjoy here?

A must see for anyone interested in Afican art. Alan Donovan is al graious, fascinating host and may have on of the most interesting storybook lives ever. Dont miss.

One of the best places to see African art and enjoy a unique experience while eating a delicious meal. Not to miss! They are just a few phone picts but they don’t start to capture the place..

This is one of the best gems in Machakos, it has an amazing collection of african artifacts and a well designed tour that not only is knowledgeable but creative.It highlights the passion that owner Allan Donavan had in collecting items that span from The kalahari, west Africa, Morocco and of course the East African region.The views from the african heritage house are amazing. The nairobi national park and the Ngong hills are just the picturesque views visible from here.Lunch/dinner is also available but prior bookings are needed. The food is very flavorful and comprises of a 5 course meal.Definitely worth the visit!

Based on mud architecture from mosques of Mali at Djenne, the house is an architecture masterpiece designed by American former diplomat, arriving in Africa over 50 years ago, Alan Donovan dedicated his life to the preservation and promotion of African Heritage. The house houses a rare collection of African art, most of which have disappeared completely. The house offers Bed and breakfast, meals and day Tours.The staff members makes you feel at home and Alan Donovan is a fine gentleman.The house features a pool house and is overlooking Nairobi National Park.

African Heritage House is a good place to take photos for your wedding. Its a real African house with a collection of arts from all over Africa.

Do not go to this place.1. Its really hard to find2. When we got there there they were extremely rude3. They wanted me to pay 40 USD just to walk in (there was no price list, I just think that was the price they felt like saying at the moment)4. Absolutely nothing to see there except for the view over the national park, which you can get a several places for free.All in all, a waste of time and money.

Amazing history of African arts and culture here. There are two guided tours at 2pm and​ 5pm. The host is very gracious. Great view of the Nairobi National Park and the SGR

A breath of fresh air. #Magnificent. Lovely rooms, amazing food, amazing deco, amazing hosting, AAAA+ 6 star in my books

I loved the African Heritage House and have been multiple times to bring family and friends. There are hundreds of incredibly beautiful pieces of art from all over Africa. Alan Donavan, the owner of the home shares a wealth of knowledge with his guests making a visit a truly unique experience. Lunch is delicious, the views fantastic, and of course you can also stay the night. I highly recommend coming here if you visit Nairobi.

Its a very unique architectural feat, with marvelous Africa artifacts featured all over the property and interiors. Great for a day out and they even offer a tour plus early sundowner dinner overlooking the national park. The google maps driving instructions are incorrect, you have to drive on Mombasa rd till mlolongo then take the slip rd back to nairobi and theres a sign for Alan Donovan on the left right on the main rd.

Nice place to escape buzy Nairobi for a day or two. This is a private museum and visit should be booked in advance. If u self-drive please do not let google map and current service road construction mislead you. Your orientation should be Kasina Guest House just off Mombasa road. Entrance to Heritage is just next door. Enjoy!