Carolina’s guidebook for what to do in & around Nairobi

Carolina
Carolina’s guidebook for what to do in & around Nairobi

Family fun experiences

A fun place to visit as a family for an afternoon. Great experience!
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Giraffe Centre
Duma Road
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A fun place to visit as a family for an afternoon. Great experience!
Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Nearby Safari walk is also a wonderful experience.
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Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Langata Road
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Great for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Nearby Safari walk is also a wonderful experience.
Paradise Lost Gardens is an amazing place to have a picnic. It also is a historic site as there are famous pre-colonial caves containing waterfalls. Activities such as canoeing, archery and horse riding are available as well.
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Paradise Lost, Kiambu
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Paradise Lost Gardens is an amazing place to have a picnic. It also is a historic site as there are famous pre-colonial caves containing waterfalls. Activities such as canoeing, archery and horse riding are available as well.
Snake zoo park located within the Nairobi Museum.
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Snake Park
Prof. Wangari Maathai Road
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Snake zoo park located within the Nairobi Museum.
Very scenic park with cycling, running and walking trails. Also known for it’s historical Mau Mau caves and for the scenic waterfalls.
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Karura Forest
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Very scenic park with cycling, running and walking trails. Also known for it’s historical Mau Mau caves and for the scenic waterfalls.

Sightseeing

Don’t forget your cameras for this one! Best to start the game drive in the morning to catch as many animals as possible.
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National Park
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Don’t forget your cameras for this one! Best to start the game drive in the morning to catch as many animals as possible.
Amazing place for stop and watch the sunset. Views are beautiful. Nearby curio shops at which you can buy many different souvenirs.
Rift Valley View Point
Nakuru - Nairobi Road
Amazing place for stop and watch the sunset. Views are beautiful. Nearby curio shops at which you can buy many different souvenirs.
Ferris Wheel 'Eye of Kenya' at Two Rivers Mall
Limuru Road
A must-do while in Nairobi!

Historic landmark

Historic site in the National Park.
Ivory Burning Site and Picnic Area
Historic site in the National Park.
Amazing historical experience.
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Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi Rd
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Amazing historical experience.

Food scene

A new and unique restaurant with very colorful interior decor.
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Nairobi Street Kitchen
Mpaka Road
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A new and unique restaurant with very colorful interior decor.
Beautiful restaurant located in Westlands. Perfect for late lunches or dinners.
Peppertree
2nd floor Waiyaki Way
Beautiful restaurant located in Westlands. Perfect for late lunches or dinners.
Great aesthetics restaurant ideal for brunches or early dinners.
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Honey & Dough Gourmet Café
Waiyaki Way
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Great aesthetics restaurant ideal for brunches or early dinners.
Rotating bar & restaurant with an amazing menu and amazing views of the area.
The View
Mkungu Close
Rotating bar & restaurant with an amazing menu and amazing views of the area.
A garden cafe located in Lavington. Great for breakfast or afternoon tea. Amazing experience as the cafe is known for promoting the trainings and employment of disabled persons. A must visit where you can learn some hand signs as well.
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Pallet Cafe
James Gichuru Road
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A garden cafe located in Lavington. Great for breakfast or afternoon tea. Amazing experience as the cafe is known for promoting the trainings and employment of disabled persons. A must visit where you can learn some hand signs as well.
Thursday evening wine tastings every week at Lifestyle Nairobi in Gigiri.
Wine Life
Thursday evening wine tastings every week at Lifestyle Nairobi in Gigiri.

Amusement

Fun place to visit for the children.
Ozone Trampoline Park
Limuru Road
Fun place to visit for the children.
Fun water park with various water activities. A must visit amusement park.
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Maji Magic
Langata Road
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Fun water park with various water activities. A must visit amusement park.
Entertainment center known for bowling and other games such as pool.
PINS ENTERTAINMENT
Karuna Road
Entertainment center known for bowling and other games such as pool.
Ice skating rink found in Panari Hotel. Great for family fun!
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Panari Ice Skating Rink
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Ice skating rink found in Panari Hotel. Great for family fun!
Ideal for playing sports such basketball.
Parklands Sports Club
49 Parklands Road
Ideal for playing sports such basketball.
Sports ground located in Lavington. Great for morning or evening exercise, tennis, basketball etc.
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Jaffery Sports Club Ground
Naushad Merali Drive
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Sports ground located in Lavington. Great for morning or evening exercise, tennis, basketball etc.

Consejos para la ciudad

Reserva antes de ir

For any restaurant or amusement activities

During the Covid-19 pandemic it is advisable and safer to call and book in advance especially for restaurants and the amusement activities.
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Carry warm clothes

Currently Nairobi is experiencing very cold weather therefore make sure to pack very very warm clothes.
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Maasai Market Friday’s at Lavington mall

Every Friday the Maasai market is open. It is a must visit to get various souvenirs. It is advisable to carry loose cash for shopping.