Karen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Giraffe Centre

5/5(4 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(2 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

3/5(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

The Hub Karen

5/5(1 review)

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

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

Activities

David shedrick trust feeding time

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

AU$139
per adult
Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.
Carnivore Restaurant-The Carnivore Eating Experience

Carnivore Restaurant-The Carnivore Eating Experience

AU$190
per adult
Carnivore Restaurant-The Carnivore Eating Experience
Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi

Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi

AU$87
per adult
Half Day Excursion Tour in Nairobi
Giraffe Center

Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

AU$403
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park
Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage & Bomas of Kenya Day Tour

Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center & Bomas of Kenya Day Tour

AU$411
per adult
Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center & Bomas of Kenya Day Tour
The King

Explore Nairobi City Tour with Highlights

AU$127
per adult
Explore Nairobi City Tour with Highlights
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Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals

Hemingways Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi
5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi
The price is AU$581 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$581
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Anyone who stays at Hemmigways, Karen, Nairobi will not be disappointed. The property is often used as a pre or post safari hotel. But I used it as my destination resort in its own right & I was thrilled with everything, especially the kind & thoughtful attention from all the staff. Highly ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Wildebeest Eco Camp
3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AU$153 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$153
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Nairobi. I always receive a warm welcome and excellent service. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct. 2024

Wildebeest Eco Camp
The Giraffe Cottage
The Giraffe Cottage
2 out of 5
66 Koitobos Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AU$143 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages ...
The Giraffe Cottage
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is AU$213 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
"Dinner meals services are only fast food. Service is very slow"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Best Western Plus Westlands
Best Western Plus Westlands
4 out of 5
Karuna Road behind Sarit Centre, Nairobi
The price is AU$242 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$242
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and staff. The food portions are massive which is awesome. We were there during the holiday season so the vibes were really good."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Best Western Plus Westlands
Joyous Guest House
Joyous Guest House
3 out of 5
Mwiki Kasarani Road, Nairobi, Nairobi
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thika Road Mall and Moi International ...
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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 Nairobi National Park or Karen Blixen Museum.

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

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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Golf Course

While Golf Course isn't home to many top sights, Yaya Centre and City Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Golf Course
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Kilimani

4/5(3 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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