Karen

Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
Most of my friends are too young to have a clue what house this is in Nairobi , but for me as a fan of the book and movie it was cool to visit at the base of the Ngong hills. Have a guess whos house it was?
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 .
Yesterday I saw Time magazine had listed its 100 places to go in 2018 and I feel incredibly lucky to have been to two of them. The first is Giraffe manor and here is a picture from my breakfast table. I wrote about the experience here if you want to see more pictures and such http://circlingthebucketlist.com/index.php/2017/11/13/giraffe-manor/

Popular places to visit

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 .

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 Blixen Museum

4.5/5(43 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Museum

The Hub Karen

4.5/5(4 reviews)

During your visit to Nairobi, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at The Hub Karen. Discover the area's spas and seek out its safari tours.

The Hub Karen

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you take a trip to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

Karen Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Nairobi at Karen Country Club. Make time to visit the spas and shops while you're in the area.

Karen Country Club

The Karen Hospital

Though The Karen Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi while you are here.

The Karen Hospital

Things to do

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

$75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Immerse yourself in the beauty and flavor of Fairview Coffee Farm! #CoffeeFarmLife"

Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience

$29
per adult
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
Small-Group Nairobi Experience

Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local

$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

$54
per adult
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

$80
per adult
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection
From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour

$35
per adult
From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour
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Karen Hotel Deals

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$79 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Room was very clean and comfortable. The staff, excellent. Thanks very much to Sharon, Sheila and Hellen for taking extra steps to ensure guests are comfortable. Wonderful job.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
$479 nightly
The price is $559 total per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
$559 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
Hemingways Nairobi
Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy Nairobi

3 out of 5
73 Magadi Road Nairobi
$54 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$64 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (133 reviews)
This could be a really cute place, but it is in desperate need of an upgrade in the bathrooms and grounds. The beds are extremely firm. Staff was great.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hotel Troy Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
$68 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$80 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
We also enjoy the opportunity to stay at the Wildebeest Eco Camp. It is like being at a resort without leaving Nairobi. We love the tents and the grounds. The experience is refreshing, and the staff are great.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
$123 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$145 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (705 reviews)
This is an amazing hotel for your stay near JKIA or visiting Nairobi! The staff was amazing the room were modern and comfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
$247 nightly
The price is $288 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$288 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free valet parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at the JW Marriott. The hotel is spotless and the staff was exceptional. The breakfast buffet was great and the staff were very responsive to any request. The other restaurants offered a broad variety of dining choices. Room service was fast with a good menu and they picked ...

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
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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 Museum or Nairobi National Park.

Lang'ata
A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park

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
Part of Nairobi city landscape.

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
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Muthangari

If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.

Muthangari
Aerial panorama of downtown Nairobi and the Kilimani area of Nairobi, Kenya.

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 Arboretum.

Kilimani
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Highridge

While visiting Highridge, you might make a stop by sights like Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall.

Highridge
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