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.
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 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.
Oloolua Nature Trail
You can take time to visit Oloolua Nature Trail during your travels to Nairobi. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up
Nairobi Experience: Small Group Walking Tour with a Local
3-Days Masai Mara Safari, Midrange camp 4WD open roof Landcruiser
Kibera Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours
3-Day Maasai Mara Group Safari from Nairobi
Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals
Hemingways Nairobi
Was a great get away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Wildebeest Eco Camp
Karen Plains Hotel
There is NO spa at this hotel as was advertised by Expedia. Big disappointment, as that was a big reason for making the reservation. The WiFi is horrible. Every 45 seconds you get kicked off and have to switch to another network. Otherwise, the room was clean and comfortable. Short walk to the Waterfront ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Reservation was messed up by the hotel. Late arrival and late check out were requested and approved, and then lost internally so cleaning staff disturbed me repeatedly 2 hours after checking in at 5 AM. Staff are 'overly anxious' to serve... asking me more than 10 times during a 45 minute meal if ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport by IHG
Very proper and correct
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
Good
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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 Galleria Shopping Mall.
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 ABC Place and Village Market.
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.
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