Karen

Nairobi

A colonial-style house with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and tall palm trees.
A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A paved pathway curving through a landscaped garden with cacti and trees.
Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a person feeding them.
A giraffe inside a building with large windows and a chandelier.

Stay near popular Karen attractions

Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a fence, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
Photo by Jonathan Wisner
Open Photo by Jonathan Wisner

Giraffe Centre

9.2/10 (644 reviews)
Meet the 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.
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Things to do

Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park

Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park

RM653
per adult
Private Safari Tour : Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

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

RM261
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center

Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared

RM178
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi: National Park, Elephants & Giraffe Center Shared
Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up

Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up

RM82
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Nairobi Walking City Tour +pick-up
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park

RM12
per infant
Golden Hour Safari: Afternoon Game Drive in Nairobi park
Nairobi: Kibera Slum

Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour

RM41
per adult
Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour
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Where to stay in Karen

Find the best Karen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a dense urban layout.

Westlands

The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westlands. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall.

A city skyline with tall buildings, a lake reflecting the structures, and a park with trees.

Kilimani

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

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a large park with a lake, and boats on the water.
Photo by Kenya Tourism Board
Open Photo by Kenya Tourism Board

Nairobi Central

If you're spending some time in Nairobi Central, City Market and National Archives are top sights worth seeing.

A city skyline with tall buildings, including a distinctive tower with a clock and a cylindrical structure.
Photo by Kalunde Mbevi
Open Photo by Kalunde Mbevi

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.

A cityscape with modern buildings and a park with trees.

Parklands

Visitors to Parklands enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Diamond Plaza II is worth a stop.

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