Karen Travel Guide

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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/

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Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$118 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$118
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 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 10 Feb 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is AU$785 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$785
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
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! (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 21 Jan 2026

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Hotel Troy Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$132 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$132
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 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 23 Feb 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$204 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$204
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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 ...
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is AU$245 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$245
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
We stayed at the Hyatt Place in Nairobi while attending a wedding and honestly it was the best decision. We briefly moved to Landmark Suites to be with the rest of the group, but the accommodations there were so poor that we came right back to the Hyatt Place. The difference was night and day. The ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 Museum or The Hub Karen.

Lang'ata
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Woodley

While there might not be top attractions in Woodley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Junction Shopping Mall and Yaya Centre.

Woodley
A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park

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

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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