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.
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.
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 Karen Hospital
If The Karen Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Nairobi.
Activities
Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park
3-Days Masai Mara Safari, Midrange camp 4WD open roof Landcruiser
Kibera Compassionate Walking Experience 3 Hours
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Our pick of the best Karen Hotel Deals
Karen Plains Hotel
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
Hemingways Nairobi
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Wildebeest Eco Camp
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
Hotel Troy Nairobi
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
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
The room was spotless and the service was top notch. Ten out of ten.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Very nice hotel and friendly staff. The airport shuttle for $40 is a NO for me though, considered high as Uber can easily get to same airport for around KS1000
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
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 Coffee Garden and Cottages or Karen Blixen Museum.
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.
Kilimani
Kilimani is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaya Centre and Arboretum.
Westlands
The restaurants, shopping and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Westlands. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Sarit Centre or Westgate Shopping Mall.
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