Karen Travel Guide

Nairobi

Popular places to visit

Giraffe Centre

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Meet the animals who live at Giraffe Centre during your travels in Nairobi. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.

Giraffe Centre

Karen Blixen Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

Galleria Shopping Mall

During your trip to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.

Galleria Shopping Mall

The Hub Karen

During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.

The Hub Karen

The Karen Hospital

If The Karen Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi.

The Karen Hospital

Things to do

David shedrick trust feeding time

Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.

฿2,856
per adult
Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.
Afternoon Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi

Afternoon Bomas Cultural Dance Show in Nairobi

฿2,921
per adult
Afternoon Bomas Cultural Dance Show in Nairobi
Private Tour To Giraffe Centre in Nairobi

Private Tour To Giraffe Centre in Nairobi

฿2,597
per adult
Private Tour To Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
Giraffe Center Half Day Trip from Nairobi

Giraffe Center Half Day Trip from Nairobi

฿3,083
per adult
Giraffe Center Half Day Trip from Nairobi
Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi

Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi

฿1,947
per adult
Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi
Beads factory and souvenir shopping tour

Nairobi cultural souvenir shopping tour with a local

฿3,570
per adult
Nairobi cultural souvenir shopping tour with a local
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Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is ฿3,028 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,028
฿3,573 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi
The price is ฿25,886 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿25,886
฿33,135 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"Hemingways was one of the nicest properties I’ve ever stayed at. All areas of the hotel were impeccable. Room was huge and well appointed. Staff were helpful, kind and able to accomplish anything we needed. We experienced Sunday jazz brunch, a cooking class, the spa, afternoon tea and private dining ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is ฿2,649 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿2,649
฿3,126 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful, friendly and efficient surroundings were lovely, birds and interesting garden planting, a very restful place yet close to the heart of the city. Only one recommendation would be to add fresh water to a stagnant pond right beside the pool"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy Nairobi

3 out of 5
73 Magadi Road, Nairobi
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria ...
7.8/10 Good! (132 reviews)
"I traveled to Nairobi, where I was picked up by a staff from hotel. Stayed at the Troy hotel for two weeks. I had plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff checked on me to make sure I was comfortable. I was greeted going out and coming in. I was asked what would I like for breakfast the next morning. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Hotel Troy Nairobi
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (475 reviews)
"Stayed only to freshen up as long airport hangover between flights. Super modern, everything works, staff really helpful, 24 hour restaurant and free airport transfers, even at 6am. Should have booked 2 nights, as spa and pool looked excellent…just didn’t have time. Good value as well!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6 Murang'a Road, Off Moi Avenue, Nairobi
The price is ฿1,919 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿1,919
฿2,264 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Everything is good except the bed
"Everything is perfect except the bed. The mattress springs r damaged which made squeezing sounds easily, which I couldn’t sleep very well."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Karen

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Lang'ata

You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Museum or Nairobi National Park.

Lang'ata
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Muthangari

If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.

Muthangari
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Lavington

1/5(1 area review)

While Lavington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre.

Lavington
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Kileleshwa

Kileleshwa is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Nairobi area, you might plan a trip to Yaya Centre or Sarit Centre.

Kileleshwa
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Kilimani

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.

Kilimani
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Westlands

The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westlands. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall.

Westlands

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