Kazuri/Kobe Beads Factory

Discover the artistry and empowerment behind one of Kenya’s most celebrated social enterprises with a visit to a Beads Factory. Founded in 1975, Kazuri—meaning “small and beautiful” in Swahili—creates exquisite hand-crafted ceramic beads and pottery while providing meaningful employment to hundreds of local women the same as Kobe Tough beads factory, Kobe Swahili for Tortoise or Turtle which represents the toughness of the African savannah

Take a guided tour through the factory to witness each stage of production, from moulding and firing to hand-painting every bead with remarkable precision. Finish your visit in the showroom, where you can purchase beautifully crafted jewellery and ceramics as unique keepsakes or thoughtful gifts, knowing your purchase directly supports local artisans and their families.

Highlights

• Guided tour of the bead-making process
• Watch artisans handcraft and paint every bead
• Beautiful handmade jewellery and ceramics
• Support a women-led social enterprise
• Unique gifts made in Kenya

These pair perfectly with the other attractions and allow you to offer a “Best of Nairobi Full-Day Tour” featuring:

• Early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park
• Elephant Orphanage
• Giraffe Centre
• Kazuri Beads Factory
• Karen Blixen Museum
• Lunch at a Karen restaurant
• Maasai Market (subject to the market day)

This itinerary combines wildlife, conservation, history, culture, shopping, and local craftsmanship into one memorable day,