Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool & Children Park in Kahawa West, Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Water parks and pools in Kahawa West, Off Kamiti Road, Nairobi
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A water park and children's park off Kamiti Road in Kahawa West, with a pool, slides, bouncing castles and paid extras such as quad bikes.
What is Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool & Children Park?
Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool and Children Park sits on Gachichio Road, about 500 m off Kamiti Road in Kahawa West, north-east Nairobi. It runs a pool, a water park with slides, and a children's play area.
Reported charges are KSh 200 for the pool and KSh 500 for the water park. Extras such as zip lining, quad bikes and bouncing castles are advertised separately. It is busiest at weekends and in school holidays.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Two prices Pool and water park are charged separately | Extras add up
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Shallow pool with an adult | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Price
- Entry from KES 500
- Address
- Gachichio Road, about 500 m off Kamiti Road, Kahawa West, Nairobi, Nairobi
- Opening hours
- Daily 8am to 6pm (reported)
- How long to plan
- 2 to 4 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
What to expect when you visit
Pay separately for the pool and the water park, then find a spot to leave bags while children move between slides and play equipment. Extras are charged on top.
Go early at weekends, because queues build by midday. Bring a change of clothes, and check the depth of each pool before letting weaker swimmers in.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
Water park slides and pools need constant adult supervision; check depth, queue rules and whether lifeguards are on duty.
Tickets and costs
- Adult entry: Kenya / East African resident
- KES 200
- Ticket notes
Pool KSh 200 and water park KSh 500 (reported 2025); children's play area and activities such as quad bikes and zip lining are charged separately. Confirm current rates.
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Water park slides, zip line, quad bikes, bouncing castles
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings
- Busiest times
- Weekends and school holidays
- How to get there
Off Kamiti Road on Gachichio Road, Kahawa West, north-east Nairobi.
- By car
- Via Kamiti Road from the Thika Road or Kiambu side, then about 500 m on Gachichio Road.
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Ask for Idyllic Mistley on Gachichio Road, Kahawa West.
- Public transport
Matatu to Kahawa West on Kamiti Road, then a boda boda
- Combine with
Sharks Swimming Center | Fun Play Festival
- What to bring
Swimwear | Towels | Change of clothes | Sun hat | Cash or M-Pesa
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool & Children Park opening hours?
- Daily 8am to 6pm (reported). Busiest: Weekends and school holidays.
- How long do you need at Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool & Children Park?
- Plan for 2 to 4 hours.
- What is the best time to visit Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool & Children Park?
- Weekday mornings. It is busiest Weekends and school holidays.
- How do you get to Idyllic Mistley Swimming Pool & Children Park?
- Via Kamiti Road from the Thika Road or Kiambu side, then about 500 m on Gachichio Road. Ride-hailing: Ask for Idyllic Mistley on Gachichio Road, Kahawa West. Public transport: Matatu to Kahawa West on Kamiti Road, then a boda boda Off Kamiti Road on Gachichio Road, Kahawa West, north-east Nairobi.
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