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Things to Do With Kids in Nairobi

Discover family-friendly places and activities in Nairobi. Find indoor play areas, beaches, animal experiences, swimming, adventure activities and other things to do with children.

94 family-friendly places in Nairobi · Updated November 2026

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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

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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

The Yard Glow Mini Golf (Village Market)

An 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course on Village Market's 4th floor, built from repurposed junk with a Nairobi s…

  • 4 years and up
  • Indoor
  • Some toddler activities

Entry from KES 450

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

Indoor play and trampoline parks in Nairobi

Ozone Trampoline Park (Village Market)

A 15,000 sq ft trampoline park on Village Market's 4th floor ? Olympic trampolines, dodgeball court, ninja course, foam…

  • 5 years and up
  • Indoor
  • Better for older kids

Entry from KES 750

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

Amusement and family entertainment in Nairobi

Luna Park International

Outdoor amusement park on Kiambu Road at Sharks Palace — pirate boat, bumper cars, big wheel, bungee trampoline and kid…

  • All ages (most rides suit younger children)
  • Outdoor

Free entry

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Nairobi Mamba Village

East Africa's largest crocodile farm in Karen, about 13 km from Nairobi CBD. Has Nile crocodiles, ostriches, tortoises,…

  • All ages
  • Outdoor

Entry from KES 200

Museums and history in Nairobi

Nairobi National Museum

Nairobi's main museum, on Museum Hill. Kenyan adults pay KES 350 and children KES 200. Open daily 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. P…

  • All ages
  • Indoor

Entry from KES 350

Animals and wildlife in Nairobi

Nairobi Safari Walk

A raised wooden boardwalk through wetland, savannah and forest habitats where families can see lions, rhinos and pygmy…

  • 0-2;3-5;6-9;10-12;13+
  • Outdoor
  • Some toddler activities

Entry from KES 200

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