Karen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
3-Days Masai Mara Safari, Midrange camp 4WD open roof Landcruiser
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
3-Day Maasai Mara Group Safari from Nairobi
Nairobi: Kibera Slum (The Chocolate city)Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals
Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Fantastic camp just an uber ride away from the National Park. Excellent security on the front gate and once inside you enter a wonderful camp with fantastic grounds, great facilities and wonderful staff who couldn't do enough for us during our stay. The dinner and breakfast were excellent in lovely ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Karen Plains Hotel
Place was very clean, very quiet, customer service was on point, easily accessible, parking was easy and safe, location was very secure, I would recommend.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Clean rooms, ac great. Airport pickup could be better (waiting was a little bit long). I understand the fuel situation but don’t keep passengers waiting. Breakfast is great, probably, the table server could be more attentive, esp with coffee and tea services
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
Clean room good breakfast
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Breakfast is always wonderful. The staff is so great. The showers were nice and hot and the air conditioning was working great
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karen
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 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.
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.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
Kitisuru
Though Kitisuru may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village Market and Two Rivers Mall.
Golf Course
While Golf Course isn't home to many top sights, Royal Nairobi Golf Club and Yaya Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
