Lang'ata

Nairobi

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
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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
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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/
Perfect shot of some giraffes enjoying a late dinner as the sun goes down in Nairobi National Park.

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When a tiny new-born elephant is orphaned, it is often because its mother and family have been killed to serve the brutal ivory trade. For an elephant, family is all important; a calf’s very existence depends upon its mother’s milk for the first two years.

In Kenya an Elephant Nursery exists nestled within Nairobi National Park under the auspices of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which is overseen by Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick, whose elephant experience spans a lifetime. This pioneering organisation, which works in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service offers hope for any orphaned elephant fortunate enough to be found alive.

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Top hotels in Lang'ata

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! (635 reviews)
A beautiful place to stay

Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
The Boma Nairobi

The Boma Nairobi

5 out of 5
South C (Bellevue), Red Cross Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is S$123 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
S$123
17 Jan - 18 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (482 reviews)
Great service, great rooms, great staff.

Reviewed on 8 Jan, 2026

The Boma Nairobi
Emara Ole-sereni

Emara Ole-sereni

5 out of 5
Nairobi West Nairobi Nairobi County
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
Great place Great place

Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025

Emara Ole-sereni
Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is S$60 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
S$60
2 Feb - 3 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
The rooms are spacious. Really loved my stay there. Its opposite to a shopping mall which is a great advantage. The staff were absolutely amazing. Especially Sheila. She was outstanding. Very professional and helpfull. The only downfall was the water wwas cold on some days.

Reviewed on 2 Nov, 2025

Karen Plains Hotel
Tamarind Tree Hotel

Tamarind Tree Hotel

4 out of 5
Langata Road, near Wilson Airport Nairobi
The price is S$240 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
S$240
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Uhuru ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (174 reviews)
Clean room, extremely helpful and friendly staff. Carnivore restaurant just next door. Good breakfasts.

Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026

Tamarind Tree Hotel
Longview Suites

Longview Suites

3 out of 5
9118/22 Magadi Road Nairobi Nairobi
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nairobi National Park and Galleria ...
There is a manager Job that schedule several tours only wanted me to pay in cash and didn't pay for parks entrances and when I asked to be paid back he sent to my driver he was honest but not in my hand like I paid him the staff around him is exceptional the internet there is none this hotel need ...

Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2024

Longview Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Lang'ata

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?

Karen

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Karen. You might want to make time for a stop at Karen Blixen Museum or The Hub Karen.

Karen
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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.

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Nairobi West

While visiting Nairobi West, you might make a stop by sights like Nairobi National Park and Nyayo National Stadium.

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

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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Upper Hill

Spas and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Upper Hill. A stop by Kenya Railway Golf Club is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Upper Hill


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