Guidebook for Karen, Nairobi
Essentials
Situated at The Hub in Karen, at Carrefour supermarket you'll find a wide range of products - from everyday basics to electronics!
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Carrefour The Hub
Situated at The Hub in Karen, at Carrefour supermarket you'll find a wide range of products - from everyday basics to electronics!
Shopping
At The Hub you'll find a selection of restaurants to dine - from Burger King to Italian cuisine! There's also a fresh fruit and vegetable store; and at Carrefour you'll find all the groceries and household items you need.
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The Hub Karen
Dagoretti RoadAt The Hub you'll find a selection of restaurants to dine - from Burger King to Italian cuisine! There's also a fresh fruit and vegetable store; and at Carrefour you'll find all the groceries and household items you need.
Reflection
Resurrection Garden is a fantastic place to visit - to simply walk and enjoy the serenity or pray and meditate.
If you fancy having time to yourself to reflect, think or meditate, this is certainly the place to be.
Resurrection Garden
If you fancy having time to yourself to reflect, think or meditate, this is certainly the place to be.
Local history
Visit Karen Blixen and learn about the town's history as a coffee plantation.
Situated on the foot of the Ngong Hills, Karen Blixen Museum is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her book (and subsequent film) Out of Africa . A visit to Karen Blixen is highly recommended to learn more about the history of Karen town.
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Bảo tàng Karen Blixen
Karen RoadSituated on the foot of the Ngong Hills, Karen Blixen Museum is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her book (and subsequent film) Out of Africa . A visit to Karen Blixen is highly recommended to learn more about the history of Karen town.
Entertainment & Activities
Feed, touch and even kiss the giraffes - an experience not to be missed when you are in Karen. Best time to visit is early morning. There's also a cafe and craft shop on site.
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Trung tâm Hươu cao cổ
Duma RoadFeed, touch and even kiss the giraffes - an experience not to be missed when you are in Karen. Best time to visit is early morning. There's also a cafe and craft shop on site.
Here you'll meet gorgeous baby elephant calves, sadly orphanned by poaching. A great opportunity to be close to these magnificent animals as they enjoy playing in the mud bath and having their mid-morning snack (milk). To enjoy the best view, and even touch the elephants, get there as early as you can - the Orphanage is open for one hour only each day (11am to 12noon).
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Trại trẻ mồ côi voi và tê giác Sheldrick
off Magadi RdHere you'll meet gorgeous baby elephant calves, sadly orphanned by poaching. A great opportunity to be close to these magnificent animals as they enjoy playing in the mud bath and having their mid-morning snack (milk). To enjoy the best view, and even touch the elephants, get there as early as you can - the Orphanage is open for one hour only each day (11am to 12noon).
If you fancy swimming and/or access to gym facilities, check out Stedmak Gardens.
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Stedmak Gardens And Recreation Centre
Mokoyeti Road EastIf you fancy swimming and/or access to gym facilities, check out Stedmak Gardens.
At KCB Leadership Centre, you can access their swimming pool and gym facilities.
KCB Leadership Centre
Ngong RoadAt KCB Leadership Centre, you can access their swimming pool and gym facilities.
Arts & Culture
Visit Bomas and get a glimpse into (old) Kenyan traditional singing and dancing. Check the show time before you visit.
Also conserved here are (old) Kenyan traditional huts and homesteads. There are unfortunately no guided tours; descriptions are however provided.
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The Bomas of Kenya
Visit Bomas and get a glimpse into (old) Kenyan traditional singing and dancing. Check the show time before you visit.
Also conserved here are (old) Kenyan traditional huts and homesteads. There are unfortunately no guided tours; descriptions are however provided.
Outside Galleria Mall is a market you can purchase art and craft souvenirs. The market stalls are open daily.
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Galleria Mall
Langata RoadOutside Galleria Mall is a market you can purchase art and craft souvenirs. The market stalls are open daily.
Parks & Nature
The Nairobi National Park is only 30 minutes away - though now nearly surrounded by urban development, there's still enough wildlife to give you the safari experience. During a recent trip, we were graced by the company of two lions during their evening stroll. It's an experience not to be missed.
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Nairobi National Park Gate station
The Nairobi National Park is only 30 minutes away - though now nearly surrounded by urban development, there's still enough wildlife to give you the safari experience. During a recent trip, we were graced by the company of two lions during their evening stroll. It's an experience not to be missed.
One of Karen's best kept secret! This is a perfect location for a hike to the waterfall and cave; and also enjoy a picnic.
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Đường mòn thiên nhiên Oloolua
Karen RoadOne of Karen's best kept secret! This is a perfect location for a hike to the waterfall and cave; and also enjoy a picnic.