Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
Popular places to visit
Giraffe Centre
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.
Karen Blixen Museum
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 Coffee Garden and Cottages
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.
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.
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.
Karen Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Nairobi at Karen Country Club. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour
Kibera Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours
Top hotels in Karen
Karen Plains Hotel
"Parking staff location great"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hemingways Nairobi
"A very comfortable experience with attentive staff, great chef, a unique Petit Chef experience and vibrant spa !"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wildebeest Eco Camp
"I had a wonderful comfortable room with ensuite. It was quiet and clean, the staff were very friendly. There is a driver if you want to go on any tours. The breakfast was lovely, there was no buffet as it was low season, but an al a carte menu and snack menu were available. I just found the place ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
"Property is new and fresh but there are a few things to look out for, The aircons in the rooms battle and are somewhat on the noisy side. The most frustrating is the shuttle service to the airport. Never on time and its the third time!!!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
Kozi Suites Nairobi Airport
"It would be nice if there was a box of SOFT TISSUES."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karen
Lang'ata
You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in Lang'ata. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.
Lavington
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.
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.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Spring Valley
While Spring Valley isn't home to many top sights, Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
