Best Things to Do in Nairobi | Activities & Tours

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• Seekers Kenya

  East Africa's go to wellness and adventure brand.

• DISNE Kids Funzone

  DISNE is a vibrant gaming and entertainment hub at Runda Mall, Nairobi, serving delicious meals, snacks, and refreshing drinks alongside exciting games for all ages.

• Whistling Morans

  Family destination in Athi River with a waterpark, one of Kenya's best race tracks, go-karting and a hotel. Big screens, live music and expansive gardens. Open 24 hours at weekends...

• Karura Forest

  Nairobi's largest forest — 50km of trails, a waterfall, Lily Lake and the Mau Mau caves, with cycling, picnics and a forest café. Open daily 6am to 6pm; entry from KES 122.

• Ngong Hills Hiking

  Seven-peak ridge hike an hour from Nairobi, with views over the Great Rift Valley. 12–15 km, 4–6 hours, moderately difficult. Ranger escort advised; gates close at 5pm.

• Paradise Lost

  Park on Kiambu Road with 2.5-million-year-old caves behind a waterfall, a Mau Mau hideout, plus boating, zip lines, horse riding and picnic lawns. Most activities charged separatel...

• Kirigiti Shooting Range (NGAO)

  Courses from basic firearm handling through advanced tactical training to competitive shooting. Pistols through rifles.

• Pin Point Fitness

  Obstacle course and parkour academy for kids on Red Hill Road, the first international branch of a Dubai brand. Structured progression, Dubai-trained coaches, free assessment befor...

• The Tea Cottage

  Farm-stay cottage in a private tea farm near Karatina, with direct Mount Kenya views, a gazebo, fireplace and a waterfall within walking distance. Two hours from Nairobi.

• Frenchmaid Bakery

  Parklands bakery on Fifth Avenue with fresh daily bread, pastries and cakes. Spicy chicken sandwiches and chocolate donuts are the regulars' picks. Pre-orders accepted; Sundays unt...

• Kahvalti Cafe

  All-day brunch café in the lobby of 197 Lenana Place, Lenana Road. Turkish and Mediterranean-inspired plates, specialty coffee and a heavily styled room. Brunch at KES 1,500 per pe...

• Village Bowl

  Eleven-lane Brunswick bowling alley on the 2nd floor of Village Market, with a Cadillac-themed lounge, pool, foosball and party rooms. Open daily from 9am. Bring socks.

• The Yard Mini Golf

  18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf on the 4th floor of Village Market, with obstacles built from repurposed Kenyan junk and a live DJ. KES 600 per person. Card and M-Pesa only.

• The Bookworm Gigiri

  Container library and café in the Gigiri Craft Centre with 1,200 carefully curated books, an art gallery on the walls and good coffee. Affordable membership, three-minute sign-up.

• Egware Museum

  The first living soapstone museum, at Sarit Centre. Learn the story of Kisii soapstone and the Abagusii who carve it, then sculpt your own piece with a resident master. Closed Satu...

• Scented Journeys

  Niche perfume boutique on the first floor of Lavington Mall. Smell every fragrance before you buy, with a collection of hard-to-find niche scents and staff who know them. Closed Su...

• Matour (Matatu tours)

  Half-day cultural tour of Nairobi inside a private nganya matatu, with GPS-triggered storytelling, curated music and guided walks through the CBD. Departs 08:00 from New Muthaiga M...

• The Yen Golf ⛳

  Kenya's leading golf academy. Eight-week weekend cohorts at Windsor Golf Hotel and Golf Park Kenya, clubs included, no membership required. Nearly 4,000 golfers trained since 2017.

• The Charm Souq

  Kenya's first charm bar, in Gigiri and at Bhandari Plaza. Build your own bracelet or necklace from 400+ waterproof charms, or customise a passport cover. Closed Sundays

• Karunguru Coffee

  Working single-origin coffee estate near Ruiru. Four-hour tour from seedling to liquoring room, with tasting, roasting and a three-course lunch in a 1928 ballroom. Booking essentia...

• Brown's Cheese Farm

  Artisan cheese farm and Living Food Campus in Tigoni. Tour the cheese caves and bakery, taste 8–10 handmade cheeses with wine, then eat lunch from the garden. Thursday to Saturday...

• Bamboo Dam Resort

  Dam resort in Limuru with floating restaurants, ziplining over the water, boat rides, sport fishing and horse riding. An hour from Nairobi. Steep gravel access road.

• Tũrĩ A Mũmbi Home

  Gĩkũyũ cultural homestead and arts centre in Tigoni. Traditional food, art exhibitions, a forest trail to a sacred Mũgumo tree, and a waterfall. Founded by musician Kwame Rĩgĩi.

• Redhill Karting Ltd

  Outdoor go-kart track in the Limuru tea hills, 40 minutes from Nairobi. Professional circuit, full safety kit, lap times printed after each session, and kid-sized karts. Closed Mon...