August 7th Memorial Park
Located at the former American Embassy, the park exists for both historical and educational reasons. The visitors’ center has information about the deadly bomb blast that happened on August 7th 1998. This is a beautiful setting for small groups that want to meet; in addition it also offers conference facilities
Opening Hours: 8.30 am- 6pm
Entrance fees: Ksh.20 Educational tours Ksh. 200
Location: Haile Selassie Avenue
City Park
City Park is located in the Parklands area of Nairobi and is home to the Sykes Monkeys. The friends of City Park have worked hard to restore it. There is a small cemetery at the corner of the park where two famous Kenyans have been buried: Pio Gama Pinto a journalist and politician and Kenya’s second vice president Joseph Murumbi and his wife are buried here.
Opening times: 6am-6pm
Fees: Entrance free
Location: Parklands opposite Aga Khan Primary School, Limuru
Nairobi Arboretum
Established in 1907 the place is a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The area has grown to include a diverse range of trees, indigenous exotic plants and birds. The trees provide much needed shade that is perfect for picnics. You have an opportunity to learn more about the trees here every last Monday and 2nd Saturday of the month. Nature Kenya also arranges for bird watching.
Opening times: 6am-6pm daily
Arboretum offices: 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturdays 9.30am- 1pm, Sundays closed
Fees: Entrance free
Corporate event hire: Ksh. 50,000
Wedding Hire: Ksh. 30,000
Location: State House Road
Central Park
The central park is easily identifiable by the Nyayo Monument. The park attracts those who want to relax and unwind
Opening times: 6am- 6pm
Fees: entrance free
Location: Uhuru Highway
Ngong Hills
The Ngong Hills have a beautiful view overlooking the great Rift Valley. The hills have 4 main suits that sand out the horizon like knuckles. This is a great place for picnics and training for mountain climbing. You have the opportunity get a guided walk by KWS at the entrance for Ksh 1500 for 4 hours
Opening hours: 8.30am-6pm
Fees: Entrance free
Location: Ngong
Nairobi National Park
This gives Nairobi the distinctiveness of being the only Metropolitan City in the world with a National Park. You have the chance to see 4 of the big five here. Located 15 minutes from the city center, the park is the place to unwind over sundowners. There are a number of areas where one can relax and unwind within the park. The Impala point 5km from the entrance has a gazebo that overlooks the park and has fantastic views of the sunset.
The Kingfisher is also another fantastic location within the park with grilling facilities for barbecues, other spots include; The Ivory Burning site and Baboon cliff. One needs to be careful at the Baboon cliff as Baboons come in large numbers and tend to snatch food from people.
There is the option of the Nairobi Safari Walk, get a chance to learn about the animal species and plants that live here. One can then settle down and have a meal at the restaurant or have a picnic.
Opening times: Park 8am-6.30pm daily and restaurant 8.30am-5.30pm
Fees: National Park Adults Ksh.200, children Ksh.100
Location: Langata Road
Jeevanjee Gardens
A bazaar used to be located at the current Jevanjee Gardens. The bazaar burnt down and one of Nairobi’s first business men AM Jevanjee donated the place. A major landmark a statue of Queen Victoria was unveiled here in 1906. This area is famous for those who want to air their religious, political and social views.
Opening Hours: 6am-6pm daily
Fees: Entrance free
Location: Moi Avenue
Giraffe Center
This is a place to enjoy a kiss from the resident Giraffes in addition a 1km nature trail. There are 178 bird species and clearly labeled trees line up the trail. You have the option of having a meal at the tea house or have a picnic halfway along the trail.
Opening hours: 9.30am-5.30pm
Fees: Residents Ksh. 100 children ksh. 20 non residents Ksh. 700 children: Ksh.250
Location: Langata
Uhuru Park
This is the highlight of most family weekend outings. It crowns itself with a manmade lake where people can have boat rides. Young visitors enjoy the open space in the park and it is centrally located within the city.
Opening hours: 6am-6pm daily
Entrance: Free
Location: Uhuru Highway
Uhuru Gardens
These gardens are a memorial to Kenya’s struggle for independence. There is plenty of space for families and picnickers. Informal football games are popular here, in addition camel rides and face paintings for children are also on offer. Visitors can have picnics, barbecues. There is a snack shop at the entrance although most people prefer to come with their own food.
Opening hours: 9am- 8pm daily
Fees: Cars Ksh.100 pedestrians free
Location: Langata Road
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