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!
356 locals recommend
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadA 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.
72 locals recommend
Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Langata RoadGreat 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.
40 locals recommend
Paradise Lost, Kiambu
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 Park
Prof. Wangari Maathai RoadSnake 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.
253 locals recommend
Karura Forest
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.
202 locals recommend
National Park
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 RoadAmazing 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 RoadA must-do while in Nairobi!
Historic landmark
Ivory Burning Site and Picnic Area
Historic site in the National Park.
Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdAmazing historical experience.
Food scene
A new and unique restaurant with very colorful interior decor.
14 locals recommend
Nairobi Street Kitchen
Mpaka RoadA new and unique restaurant with very colorful interior decor.
Peppertree
2nd floor Waiyaki WayBeautiful restaurant located in Westlands. Perfect for late lunches or dinners.
Great aesthetics restaurant ideal for brunches or early dinners.
12 locals recommend
Honey & Dough Gourmet Café
Waiyaki WayGreat aesthetics restaurant ideal for brunches or early dinners.
The View
Mkungu CloseRotating 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.
10 locals recommend
Pallet Cafe
James Gichuru RoadA 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.
Wine Life
Thursday evening wine tastings every week at Lifestyle Nairobi in Gigiri.
Amusement
Ozone Trampoline Park
Limuru RoadFun place to visit for the children.
Fun water park with various water activities. A must visit amusement park.
6 locals recommend
Maji Magic
Langata RoadFun water park with various water activities. A must visit amusement park.
PINS ENTERTAINMENT
Karuna RoadEntertainment center known for bowling and other games such as pool.
Ice skating rink found in Panari Hotel. Great for family fun!
10 locals recommend
Panari Ice Skating Rink
Ice skating rink found in Panari Hotel. Great for family fun!
Parklands Sports Club
49 Parklands RoadIdeal for playing sports such basketball.
Sports ground located in Lavington. Great for morning or evening exercise, tennis, basketball etc.
11 locals recommend
Jaffery Sports Club Ground
Naushad Merali DriveSports ground located in Lavington. Great for morning or evening exercise, tennis, basketball etc.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
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.
What to pack
Carry warm clothes
Currently Nairobi is experiencing very cold weather therefore make sure to pack very very warm clothes.
Don't miss
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.