Fun things to do in Nairobi
For those who won't make it on safari, here's a list of exciting things to do within the city. For schedules and pricing, please contact the service providers directly.
Skating
Ice Skating: Ice Rink - Panari Hotel
Roller Skating: Skate City - Diamond Plaza
Hiking / Walking (less than 1day)
Karura Forest Walk (easy)
Ngong Forest - Ngong Road Walk (easy)
Oloolua Forest - Karen Walk (easy)
Ngong Hills Hike (easy)
Mt. Longonot - Naivasha Hike (difficult)
Safari
Nairobi National Park - Langata
Nairobi Safari Walk - Langata
Hell's Gate National Park - Naivasha
Bowling & Malls
Strike Arcade - The Waterfront Karen
Village Bowl - Village Market Gigiri
Pins Entertainment - Sarit Centre Westlands
Playland Amusement Park - Nextgen Mall Langata
Magic Planet - Two Rivers Mall - Limuru road
Strikez Bowling - Westgate Mall Westlands
Touristy Stuff
Bomas of Kenya - Tribal village display and dance
Craft Markets
City market - Koinange Street
Utamaduni - South Road
Kazuri Beads - Karen Road
Organic Farmer's Market - (Marula Lane every Saturday & Kilimani Primary School every Sunday)
K1 Club House - Westlands (pop-up shop every sunday)
Yaya center - Kilimani (pop-up shop every weekend)
Galleria Mall - Langata (everyday)
Go Karting
GP karting - Langata
Madmax Karting: The Waterfront & Two Rivers Mall
Redhill Karting - Limuru Road
Restaurants (for an awesome dining experience)
Super high-end
Cultiva - Karen
Talisman - Ngong Road
INTI
ATE
Beit e Selam
Peppertree
Hero - Bar
Revolver - Bar
Cotton Tree
Trunk & Tandoor
The Carnivore
Not as pricy as the ones above
About Thyme Restaurant
270 Rooftop
The Summer Lounge
Ankole Grill (Kilimani & Kitisuru)
Bao Box
The Sage Delicacy
Habesha - Ethiopian
Asmara (Lavington, Westlands, Karen) - Ethiopian
Bang bang - Thai
Fig & Olive
Tokyo - Japanese
Sushi Ramen Bar - Japanese
Cave a Manger
Big Smoke - BBQ
Mateos - Italian
Hattons Lounge
The Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
La Cascina - Italian
Mercado - Mexican
Nairobi Street Kitchen (NSK)
Mam Mam - Vietnamese
Slate
La Terrazza - Italian
Copper the Urban Grill
Botanica
Urban Eatery
Jiko
Harvest
Mythos Taverna
Oyster Bay
Jenga Jungle
Bars
Bamba
Crafty Chameleon (brewery)
254 Brewing
The Orchid Lounge & Grill
The General
Kettle House Bar & Grill
The Bar Next Door
Geco Tribe
Artcaffe Gastro Bar (Westlands Square & Imaara Mall)
Havana
Oysters & More
K1 Klub House
Edu's Bar
The Attic Rooftop Bar
Motown - Langata
Night Clubs
Muze
Cavalli @ The Manor
Ibiza
Milan
MDCCCXXIV
Bla Bla
Blue Martini
40forty
Shiraz Lounge
The Yard Westlands
Quiver Lounge (Thika Road & Kilimani
Mercury Lounge - ABC Place