Tranquil places in Nairobi

Tranquil listings in Nairobi

These 110 places match the Tranquil vibe and are ready to explore. Browse by rating, area, or budget to find your perfect Tranquil spot.

• Seekers Kenya

  East Africa's go to wellness and adventure brand.

• Juja Water Front

  Kuraiha Waterfront, Juja, Kiambu, Kenya, country club, lakeside, resort, water sports, jet ski, boat rides, yacht, swimming pool, accommodation, hotel, day pass, restaurant, bar, s...

• The Nairobi Gallery

  Art museum in a 1913 building at Point Zero, next to Nyayo House. The Murumbi African Heritage Collection, textiles and original art for sale. Tickets via eCitizen. Closed weekends...

• One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Ltd.

  Contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden at Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate. Monthly changing painting exhibitions, Kenyan artists and free entry. Call ahead, appointments may be req...

• 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...

• ABOE

  Vegetarian garden restaurant beside Karura Forest at Peponi Gardens. Hand-crafted pasta, sourdough pizza and cocktails, with a playground and a dog-friendly garden.

• 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.

• Kirigiti Shooting Range (NGAO)

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

• Argenti Restaurant and Lounge

  GemSuites' signature restaurant, in Riverside and State House. Continental and Mediterranean cooking, poolside seating, a Sunday brunch buffet with live saxophone, and Kenya's fine...

• Brioche Restaurant Riverside

  Afropean café and bistro on Riverside Drive, African and European flavours, fresh breads and pastries, French wine and cocktails.

• Coficaf

  Halal café at Runda Mall on Kiambu Road, with branches in Eastleigh. Signature chicken sandwiches, butternut soup, kunafa cake and specialty coffee. Soft jazz, no alcohol, open 7am...

• The Ayira's Neuro-Soul Cafe

  Kenya's first neurodivergent café, on Shiko Road off Elgeyo Marakwet. Run by a team of neurodivergent adults, with sip-and-paint sessions, live performances and a calm garden setti...

• Charlie's Bistro Kileleshwa

  Pan-Asian bistro at Kasuku Centre, Mandera Road, Kileleshwa. Indian, Thai, Korean and Chinese dishes with a terrace among the greenery. Sunday brunch from noon, happy hour daily 4–...

• Pickled Cafe

  Open-air café and bar on Olenguruone Avenue, set among towering trees. Brunch, reasonable prices and a pottery studio for beginners and experienced potters alike. Closed Mondays.

• Amka Café

  Two-storey café in Lonrho House, Standard Street — amka means "wake up" in Swahili. Farm-to-cup coffee, the Amka bowl, chicken katsu and croissants, with happy hour from 5pm and li...

• Atrium

  Garden restaurant at Laico Regency Hotel, Loita Street, CBD. Open 6am to 11pm daily, with a buffet on selected days that regulars rate above the à la carte.

• The Light02 Tigoni

  Intimate contemporary bar and grill in Tigoni, open 8am to 2am daily — the only late-night spot in the area. Good food, good music and cool highland air. Bring a jacket.

• 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.

• Le Blossom Chinese Restaurant

  Authentic Chinese restaurant and cultural centre at China Gardens, United Nations Avenue, Gigiri. Peking duck, Kung Pao chicken, spicy crab and tofu hot pot, and fresh dumplings. O...

• Tandoori Patio

  Authentic North Indian on a shaded patio at Petrocity Gigiri. Butter chicken, tandoori grills, biryanis and the best naans in Kenya, with free parking, WiFi and a full bar. Open no...

• The Brasserie Tamarind

  Garden brasserie at Dari Office Park, Ngong Road, Karen. Seafood and meat platters, a strong margarita list, and gazebos, a patio and a glass house for events.

• Fair Acres Boutique Hotel

  Boutique hotel and restaurant on Hekima Road, Karen, beside Nairobi National Park. Suites, cottages and honeymoon rooms in tropical gardens, with a rooftop event space, spa and Ngo...

• Haru Restaurant

  Authentic Japanese in Karen since 2009. Impeccable sashimi, creative sushi pairings and an extensive sake list, in a serene room with bar seating facing the sushi masters. Reservat...