Karen Travel Guide
Nairobi
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.
Things to do
Afternoon Bomas Cultural Dance Show in Nairobi
Tour Giraffe Centre, David Shedrick, Karen Blixen & city tour.
Giraffe Center Half Day Trip from Nairobi
Nairobi cultural souvenir shopping tour with a local
Private Tour To Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
Top hotels in Karen
The Residences at Karen Country Club
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
Reviewed on 7 Jul 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 Museum or Nairobi National Park.
Muthangari
If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.