African Heritage House -Nairobi

AFRICAN HERITAGE HOUSE
Africa is well known for being home to many cultures; it shouldn’t be surprising then that within the continent exists a house accommodating diverse treasures. Situated in Nairobi, Kenya, the African Heritage House is a one-stop place for an enjoyable multi-cultural experience. This striking building, known as the African Heritage House, sits on a hill overlooking the Nairobi National Park. It was built between the years 1989 and 1994 by Alan Donovan, who modeled it with inspiration drawn from the mud architecture of the Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali. The interior is a typical African presentation, with the doors being obtained from Lamu, an interior courtyard derived from Moroccan culture and fabric that showcases the detailed and artistic African eye among others. What sets this house apart is the collection of artifacts from all around Africa, so diverse and valuable that it has turned the house into a national monument. The rooms have been decorated in a wide range of styles, all representative of different African cultures. The Ashanti suite, the Lamu suite, the Moroccan suite and the Bakuba suite, all of which are the guest rooms, depict the culture of these disparate regions. Down from the Kente curtains to the artworks by African artists hung on the walls, it will feel like you’re traveling through Africa.