Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
Karen RoadHaru Restaurant
Karen RoadTalisman
Ngong RoadAsmara Karen
No 321 Ngong RdLa Cascina
Dagoretti RoadMercado - Mexican Kitchen and Bar
Off Parklands RoadAmazing Mexican food!
Inside the Hub. Indoor and outdoor seating. Menu is traditional classic Indian with modern fusion.
The Mayura
Inside the Hub. Indoor and outdoor seating. Menu is traditional classic Indian with modern fusion.
Located on the rooftop of the Karen Landmark building in the old Karen shopping centre - amazing views and live music on Sunday afternoons.
J's KAREN
Located on the rooftop of the Karen Landmark building in the old Karen shopping centre - amazing views and live music on Sunday afternoons.
Drinks & Nightlife
Que Pasa Bar And Bistro
Close
J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen
Muthangari DriveLive music on Thursday nights.
Shopping
Galleria Mall
Langata RoadThe Junction Mall
Kingara RoadVisit the factory in Karen: home to beautiful hand-painted ceramic jewellery!
34 locals recommend
Kazuri Beads
90 Langata RoadVisit the factory in Karen: home to beautiful hand-painted ceramic jewellery!
The Hub Karen
Dagoretti RoadGiant, new mall with an abundance of shops and restaurants!
African artisan market, located in the leafy suburb of Langata the shop is easy to drop into on you way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi such as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre. You can sit in the beautiful garden with refreshments and then wind your way through a treasure trove of shops.
9 locals recommend
Utamaduni Artisans of Africa
African artisan market, located in the leafy suburb of Langata the shop is easy to drop into on you way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi such as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust or the Giraffe Centre. You can sit in the beautiful garden with refreshments and then wind your way through a treasure trove of shops.
Unique, ethically made eco creations from over 50 Kenyan suppliers. Take an guided tour through The FlipFlop Recycling Company's production workshops to see the evolution of trash into treasure. Watch talented artisans recreate the “waste” into a variety of colourful inspirational creations. The café serves Kenyan tea, coffee or a glass of wine and wholesome organic food.
Marula Studios
Marula LaneUnique, ethically made eco creations from over 50 Kenyan suppliers. Take an guided tour through The FlipFlop Recycling Company's production workshops to see the evolution of trash into treasure. Watch talented artisans recreate the “waste” into a variety of colourful inspirational creations. The café serves Kenyan tea, coffee or a glass of wine and wholesome organic food.
In Karen - Visit the café, boasting beautiful gardens and the inspiring Bronze Art Gallery.
24 locals recommend
Matbronze Cafe
Kifaru LaneIn Karen - Visit the café, boasting beautiful gardens and the inspiring Bronze Art Gallery.
Entertainment & Activities
There are on average 25 race meetings annually of which the most prominent is the annual Kenya Derby, which was first held in 1914. Races are held there on alternate Sundays.
20 locals recommend
Ngong Race Course
There are on average 25 race meetings annually of which the most prominent is the annual Kenya Derby, which was first held in 1914. Races are held there on alternate Sundays.
Parks & Nature
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadSee giraffes up close and feed them!
National Park
Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Langata RoadSheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
off Magadi RdOpen 11am-12pm ONLY!
A popular walking and picnicking venue for Nairobi's residents and visitors from all over the Country. The walk/ hike takes about 4 to 5 hour to complete, depending on fitness levels.
64 locals recommend
Ngong Hills
A popular walking and picnicking venue for Nairobi's residents and visitors from all over the Country. The walk/ hike takes about 4 to 5 hour to complete, depending on fitness levels.
Arts & Culture
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Road
Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdOpen 8am-5pm. Each boma (homestead) in this cultural village was built using traditional specifications of myriad Kenyan tribes; through architecture, crafts, music and dance this village serves to preserve Kenyan culture.
25 locals recommend
The Bomas of Kenya
Open 8am-5pm. Each boma (homestead) in this cultural village was built using traditional specifications of myriad Kenyan tribes; through architecture, crafts, music and dance this village serves to preserve Kenyan culture.
Essentials
Massive hyper-market with fresh meat, seafood, bakery, and all groceries.
13 locals recommend
Carrefour The Hub
Massive hyper-market with fresh meat, seafood, bakery, and all groceries.
Set in the former colonial shopping centre of Karen, this small supermarket still retains its original character.
19 locals recommend
Karen Provision Store
Set in the former colonial shopping centre of Karen, this small supermarket still retains its original character.