Title: Karen Travel Guide: Best of Karen, Nairobi Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Karen](https://expedia.co.uk/Karen-Nairobi-Hotels.0-n553248626150029171-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Nairobi](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Nairobi.d178290.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nairobi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nairobi.d178290.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Karen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Karen.d553248626150029171.Car-Hire-Guide)[Karen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Karen.d553248626150029171.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Karen Travel Guide ## Nairobi ![Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626150029171/f3af3051-02ce-4390-bdb9-9ac528bd0769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626150029171/f3af3051-02ce-4390-bdb9-9ac528bd0769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2523/063d879e-f6fa-4f7b-bde3-e22e292249ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2523/e0aeb0b7-a529-4359-91a3-8a3495da1922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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/ ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2523/0bd4474b-8025-45d1-a39f-a6c140970b78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Karen Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Nairobi travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi.dx178290) --- ### 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 .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2523/e0aeb0b7-a529-4359-91a3-8a3495da1922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Giraffe-Centre-Nairobi.d553248635945573669.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karen-Blixen-Museum-Langata.d501972.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karen-Blixen-Coffee-Garden-And-Cottages-Karen.d553248621532481538.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Hub-Karen-Nairobi.d553248634313954670.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karen-Country-Club-Nairobi.d736171023437860864.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galleria-Shopping-Mall-Nairobi.d553248621558012054.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1317705/c77bb9d5-33d0-4cc4-9d04-c8b986cfcf34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park £50 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/safari-tour-nairobi-national-park.a1317705.activity-details) ![Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48149372/c744b7e2-848c-4851-874f-3d5ef7d31a43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip: Hell's Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride £156 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-hells-gate-bike-ride-lake-naivasha-boat-ride.a48149372.activity-details) ![3Days 2Nights Masai Mara group Safari, Midrange camp &4WD ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3121035/fefdab1e-552e-434d-8f97-f8227793c272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Days Masai Mara Safari, Midrange camp 4WD open roof Landcruiser £166 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-days-masai-mara-safari.a3121035.activity-details) ![Nairobi Walking City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50165626/3e142532-1038-4baa-a727-ce5a0ea39ba0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nairobi Walking City Tour £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nairobi-walking-city-tour.a50165626.activity-details) ![Nairobi:Nairobi national park,David sheldrick,GiraffeCenter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47921124/b9762088-97b8-47d1-ba46-74b1d3d27c13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nairobi:Nairobi national park,David sheldrick,GiraffeCenter £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nairobinairobi-national-park.a47921124.activity-details) ![Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49950272/ac6d5d5c-b91d-4942-9298-1931aad85698.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive With Free Pick Up £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/nairobi-national-park-half-day-game-drive-with-free-pick-up.a49950272.activity-details) [See all activities in Nairobi](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Nairobi.d178290.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Karen ![Karen Plains Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115190000/115183500/115183457/0cf302d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karen Plains Hotel Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County £71 9 Feb - 10 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=115183457&PinnedHotelID=115183457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626150029171) ![Hemingways Nairobi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5290000/5281800/5281715/d5563581_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hemingways Nairobi Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi £495 5 Mar - 6 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=5281715&PinnedHotelID=5281715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626150029171) ![Hotel Troy Nairobi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6690000/6682700/6682616/3c4d05de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Troy Nairobi 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6682616&PinnedHotelID=6682616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626150029171) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6682616&PinnedHotelID=6682616&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626150029171) ![Wildebeest Eco Camp](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36480000/36470500/36470498/07f5cead_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wildebeest Eco Camp Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County £69 9 Feb - 10 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=36470498&PinnedHotelID=36470498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626150029171) ![The Giraffe Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112980000/112980000/112979958/0696f313_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Giraffe Cottage 66 Koitobos Rd, Nairobi Nairobi Nairobi County £98 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=112979958&PinnedHotelID=112979958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626150029171) ![Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100700000/100692800/100692708/7cfed71c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County £141 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (674 reviews) Outstanding establishment. Beautiful hotel, friendly staff. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Nairobi! Cheers from Canada! 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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 .](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2523/e0aeb0b7-a529-4359-91a3-8a3495da1922.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi-Langata.dx6004488) ![A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981702753/d7c67752-39cb-43dd-8493-f4bd5815bd71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi-Lavington.dx553248633981702753) ![Part of Nairobi city landscape. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2523/20881ac2-b4ea-4a2e-a7e8-66c2af77d69a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi-Kileleshwa.dx6004477) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Muthangari If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi-Muthangari.dx913161593295302656) ![Aerial panorama of downtown Nairobi and the Kilimani area of Nairobi, Kenya.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981702759/e533968a-8a45-4906-bbf7-b27eb9f8d9a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nairobi-Kilimani.dx553248633981702759) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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