Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Nairobi National Park
The only national park within a capital city, about 7 km from Nairobi CBD. Home to lions, rhinos, giraffes and over 400…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 1,000
Things to do in Nairobi with kids aged 6–9
Family-friendly places for kids aged 6–9 in Nairobi, Kenya. Indoor play, gentle animal encounters, shallow pools and shaded parks. Updated November 2026.
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Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Nairobi Snake Park
A small reptile park on Museum Hill next to the Nairobi National Museum, with snakes, crocodiles, tortoises and an aqua…
- All ages
- Outdoor
Entry from KES 350
Amusement and family entertainment in Nairobi
Museum of Illusions Nairobi
Indoor museum in Parklands with 60+ hands-on illusions. Adults pay KES 1,600, children aged 4 to 12 pay KES 1,000, unde…
- All ages
- Indoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 1,600
Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Giraffe Centre
Feed and meet endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised platform, then walk a 1.5 km nature trail in Lang'ata, Nai…
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 200
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
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Karura Forest
Karura Forest is a 1,041-hectare urban forest in Nairobi with trails, waterfalls, caves, picnic sites, and bike hire. E…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 174
Indoor play and trampoline parks in Nairobi
NinjaZone Indoor Playground by FamilyGate
Ninja-themed indoor obstacle course and play gym for active kids.
- 18 months–13 years
- Indoor obstacle gym
- Yes, with carer
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary
Shaded forest trails for walking, jogging and cycling right off Ngong Road ? birdlife, monkeys and picnic clearings in…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 200
Amusement and family entertainment in Nairobi
Village Bowl (Village Market)
An 11-lane Brunswick bowling alley on Village Market's 2nd floor ? shoes included, a bar for parents, and bowling-plus-…
- 4 years and up (best from 6)
- Indoor
- Better for older kids
Entry from KES 500
Indoor play and trampoline parks in Nairobi
Under The Sea (Village Market)
Ocean-themed indoor soft play for ages 7 months to 12 years on Village Market's 4th floor; slides, ball pits and VR gam…
- 7 months to 12 years
- Indoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 700
Parks, beaches and nature in Nairobi
Oloolua Nature Trail
A proper forest adventure in Karen: waterfall, Mau Mau cave, papyrus swamp and picnic spots on 5 km of trails ? all for…
- 4 years and up
- Outdoor
- Some toddler activities
Entry from KES 100
Animals and wildlife in Nairobi
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery
Watch orphaned baby elephants being bottle-fed and playing in the mud at the famous one-hour public visit, inside Nairo…
- All ages
- Outdoor
- Great for toddlers
Entry from KES 500
Amusement and family entertainment in Nairobi
Vipe Fun Park
A family fun park in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, off Thika Road. Features roller skating, a swimming pool, a restaurant and kids'…
- All ages
- Outdoor