Karen

Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum and Blixen home in Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
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?
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/
Giraffe manor is truly a once in a lifetime experience both in the sheer enjoyment it gives and the cost.  I cant come close to explaining the experience but it you ever have the chance dont think to hard just do it.

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Top hotels in Karen

Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

5 out of 5
Mbagathi Ridge Nairobi
The price is P32,547 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
P32,547
P41,660 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and Oloolua Nature ...
Hemingways Nairobi
Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

3 out of 5
Mokoyeti Rd W Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is P4,617 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
P4,617
P5,448 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly tentalow in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Bomas ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
We also enjoy the opportunity to stay at the Wildebeest Eco Camp. It is like being at a resort without leaving Nairobi. We love the tents and the grounds. The experience is refreshing, and the staff are great.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Wildebeest Eco Camp
Karen Plains Hotel

Karen Plains Hotel

5 out of 5
Karen Plains Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is P4,554 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
P4,554
P5,374 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
From the moment I arrived to the moment I left I had the best treatment ever as I was welcomed with cheerful smile and great hospitality. A lady called Sharon who welcomed me went out of her way to make me feel at home and made me settle in well. The room was a great standard and kitted out with ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Karen Plains Hotel
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

5 out of 5
Mombasa Road Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is P8,574 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
P8,574
P10,117 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (717 reviews)
Wonderful hotel with a great airport shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

5 out of 5
10 Lower Kabete Rd Nairobi Nairobi County
The price is P7,433 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
P7,433
P9,291 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Sarit Centre and Westgate Shopping Mall are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Nice area

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

4.5 out of 5
Chiromo Lane, Westlands Nairobi
The price is P13,900 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
P13,900
P17,375 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free valet parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Nairobi National Museum and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
Friendly staff, latest technology in hospitality and nice ambience

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
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Other neighbourhoods around Karen

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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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.

Lang'ata
A view of the city of Nairobi from Nairobi National Park

Lavington

While Lavington isn't home to many top sights, Yaya Centre and Sarit Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Kileleshwa
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Muthangari

If you're spending some time in Muthangari, ABC Place and UNHCR Kenya are top sights worth seeing.

Muthangari
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Kitisuru

Kitisuru might not have many top sights, but Village Market and Two Rivers Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kitisuru
Aerial panorama of downtown Nairobi and the Kilimani area of Nairobi, Kenya.

Kilimani

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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