Karen

Nairobi

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/

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

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

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

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

Things to do

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

S$87
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

S$269
per adult
Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
Nairobi national park

Nairobi national park ,Giraffe center and Beads factory

S$71
per adult
Nairobi national park ,Giraffe center and Beads factory
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up

S$77
per adult
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up
Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour

S$193
per adult
Nairobi: Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha Tour
David shedrick trust feeding time

Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.

S$142
per adult
Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.
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Top hotels in Karen

Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is S$108 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
S$108
12 Feb - 13 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is S$866 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
S$866
7 Mar - 8 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (133 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
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is S$119 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$119
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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
The Giraffe Cottage

The Giraffe Cottage

2 out of 5
66 Koitobos Rd, Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi County
Stay at this spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Kazuri ...
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The Giraffe Cottage
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
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! (676 reviews)
Nice pool, food, staff very friendly.

Reviewed on 6 Feb, 2026

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Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
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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
A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park

Lavington

1/5(1 area review)

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

4.5/5(6 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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Spring Valley

While Spring Valley isn't home to many top sights, Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Spring Valley

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