Karen

Nairobi

Popular places to visit

When a tiny new-born elephant is orphaned, it is often because its mother and family have been killed to serve the brutal ivory trade. For an elephant, family is all important; a calf’s very existence depends upon its mother’s milk for the first two years. In Kenya an Elephant Nursery exists nestled within Nairobi National Park under the auspices of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which is overseen by Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick, whose elephant experience spans a lifetime. This pioneering organisation, which works in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service offers hope for any orphaned elephant fortunate enough to be found alive.

Nairobi National Park

4.5/5(95 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Nairobi National Park and also enjoy the safari tours in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Nairobi National Park
View from the top of Kenyatta International Conference Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

4/5(30 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Kenyatta International Convention Centre during your trip to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Great garden at Norfolk Hotel, a perfect place to relaxe after walking in the town. They have good food as well.

University of Nairobi

4/5(48 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Nairobi during your visit to Nairobi. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its safari tours.

University of Nairobi
Touristy, kind of, but well worth the wait and price as you are supporting the fantastic work of Daphne Sheldrick and her volunteers as they bring awareness of the brutal effects of elephant and rhino poaching. Alamaya, the newest baby seen here, was found lying by her slaughtered mother in the Kenyan Mara, but as you can see, she is doing well under their care. Keep up the great work Sheldrick Wildlife Trust!

David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage

5/5(50 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage during your stay in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
City Market

City Market

4/5(63 reviews)

During your trip to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at City Market. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

City Market

Giraffe Centre

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic 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 Hotel Deals

Hemingways Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi
5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi
The price is SAR 2,535 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
SAR 2,535
SAR 3,244 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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! (86 reviews)
"Beautiful! Highly recommend for the staff who are wonderful, the facility which is beautiful, the food, and the attention received from Evans who helped our stay with taking us shopping for our safaris since our luggage did not ever arrive at the hotel! Don't know what we would have done! Thank you ..."

Reviewed on 18 September 2024

Hemingways Nairobi
Sakinas Luxury Suites
Sakinas Luxury Suites
3 out of 5
Magadi Road next to GEM, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is SAR 185 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
SAR 185
SAR 286 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Great stay, thank you!
"It was nice stay at Longview suites!! Services provided by the staff were excellent. Staff were very cooperative and friendly. We recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Sakinas Luxury Suites
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Wildebeest Eco Camp
3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is SAR 366 per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
SAR 366
SAR 434 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Yaya Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (45 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 October 2024

Wildebeest Eco Camp
The Residences at Karen Country Club
The Residences at Karen Country Club
2.5 out of 5
Karen Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County
The price is SAR 1,017 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
SAR 1,017
SAR 1,200 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Country Club ...
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
5 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 538 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
SAR 538
SAR 635 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
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! (240 reviews)
Lost luggage
"Everything was great except that they lost my luggage when I checked in. They took my bag to another guest's room and that guest called the front desk repeatedly but no one answered. I called the front desk repeatedly over an hour and finally tracked my bag down as I waited at the front desk and ..."

Reviewed on 1 February 2025

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
3.5 out of 5
6 Murang'a Road, Off Moi Avenue, Nairobi
The price is SAR 287 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
SAR 287
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall great choice to stay while in Nairobi. I wanted somewhere walkable downtown and ot was perfect. Quiet enough but easy walk around downtown. Everyone was extremely nice including the hosts at the restaurant. Breakfast included was a good start. Rooms very clean. Kudos to the team"

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Karen

Feeding a giraffe from the deck off my room at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi last October. It has been a pretty rough week but remembering this experience still brings a smile to my face, I blog about my travels at Circlingthebucketlist.com .

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.

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

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While Lavington isn't home to many top sights, Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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
The best Ethiopian restaurant in Nairobi Kenya. Trust me, I grew up there and all of my Ethi friends agree it's the best:)

Kilimani

4/5(75 area reviews)

Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Uhuru Park.

Kilimani
This is Nairobi!

Westlands

Restaurants, shopping, and spas are some highlights of Westlands. You might stop by Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall while you're in the area.

Westlands

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