Karen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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?
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?
This charming B&B is in a suburb of Nairobi, within a 10 minute walk to the Giraffe Centre. The living room felt like Hemingway should be sitting on the couch.
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

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.

Giraffe Centre

Karen Blixen Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Karen Blixen Museum during your travels in Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

Learn about the local history of Nairobi when you spend time at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages

The Hub Karen

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

Galleria Shopping Mall

During your trip to Nairobi, you can enjoy retail therapy at Galleria Shopping Mall. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the safari tours.

Galleria Shopping Mall

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

Activities

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

AU$101
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
3Days 2Nights Masai Mara group Safari, Midrange camp &4WD

3-Days Masai Mara Safari, Midrange camp 4WD open roof Landcruiser

AU$333
per adult
3-Days Masai Mara Safari, Midrange camp 4WD open roof Landcruiser
Nairobi:Nairobi national park,David sheldrick,GiraffeCenter

Nairobi:Nairobi national park,David sheldrick,GiraffeCenter

AU$30
per adult
Nairobi:Nairobi national park,David sheldrick,GiraffeCenter
From Nairobi: 3 Days 2 Nights Masai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD From Nairobi

AU$340
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3 Days 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD From Nairobi
Nairobi Walking City Tour

Nairobi Walking City Tour

AU$27
per adult
Nairobi Walking City Tour
Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour

Nairobi:Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour

AU$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nairobi:Elephant orphanage, Giraffe center, kobe beads tour
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Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$69 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$69
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$139 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$139
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas of Kenya ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
A true oasis in Nairobi. Gives the feeling of being in a bush resort/ camp. Food is quite good, compliments to the chef. Relaxed, natural ambience.

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is AU$1,261 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$1,261
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature Trail ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hemingways Nairobi
Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy Nairobi

3 out of 5
73 Magadi Road Nairobi
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (132 reviews)
I traveled to Nairobi, where I was picked up by a staff from hotel. Stayed at the Troy hotel for two weeks. I had plenty of dishes to choose from. The staff checked on me to make sure I was comfortable. I was greeted going out and coming in. I was asked what would I like for breakfast the next morning. ...

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Hotel Troy Nairobi
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$257 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$257
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
Lively hotel - grounds meticulously cared for. Good rooms

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

2 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$266 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$266
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Room is huge, clean and spotless. Staff are way beyond nicer than any hotel we’ve been in the world.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
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Other neighbourhoods 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 Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.

Lang'ata
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Lavington

While Lavington may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre.

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
Another lucky shot of a beautiful female lion in its best sphinx form :)

Kilimani

4/5(3 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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