KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) in Cbd, Nairobi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Cbd, Nairobi
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The KICC rooftop helipad offers 360-degree views over Nairobi from 32 storeys up. Citizens pay KES 200 per adult and KES 50 per child (cashless M-Pesa payment; carry ID), open roughly 9am to 6pm. Plan 45 minutes to 1 hour.
What is KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad)?
The KICC rooftop helipad is Nairobi's cheapest skyline experience: from the top of the 32-storey tower on Harambee Avenue you get 360-degree views ? Uhuru Park, Parliament, the expressway snaking through Forest Road, and on clear days as far as the Ngong Hills.
Citizens pay KES 200 per adult and KES 50 per child (residents KES 300/100; non-residents KES 500/200), paid cashless via M-Pesa paybill. Bring your ID or passport ? security includes screening, and a staff member escorts you up by lift and spiral staircase. Phone photography is free; professional shoots are charged separately. Open roughly 9am-6pm (some days to 8pm ? confirm).
Completed in 1973, the 105-metre KICC was Kenya's tallest building for decades and remains its most recognisable. The rooftop helipad visit is one of Nairobi's best-value outings ? a full skyline panorama for the price of a soda.
KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (Under 18 (KES 50)) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya / East African resident | KES 200 | KES 50 |
| Non-resident | KES 500 | KES 200 |
Citizens KES 200/50; EA residents KES 300/100; non-residents KES 500/200 (or USD 5/3). Cashless M-Pesa paybill. Professional photography KES 7,500; filming more.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- KES 200 for citizens Among the cheapest views in Africa
- Phones are free Professional cameras attract a KES 7,500 fee ? stick to your phone
- Carry ID Security won't let you up without it
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Okay | Held securely; escalator-free but lift access |
| 3-5 years | Good | The lift and height are the thrill |
| 6-9 years | Great | Spot landmarks across the city |
| 10-12 years | Great | Geography lesson in real life |
| 13+ years | Good | Sunset photography |
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Key details
- Address
- Harambee Avenue, Nairobi CBD, Nairobi
- Opening hours
- ~Daily 9am to 6pm (weekday hours may run to 8pm ? confirm) Open now
- How long to plan
- 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Suitable ages
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Payment accepted
- M-Pesa
- Phone
- 020 326 1000
What to expect when you visit
Enter through KICC security on Harambee Avenue ? carry your national ID or passport and expect screening.
Pay at the desk (cashless, M-Pesa paybill: citizens KES 200 adult / KES 50 child), then take the lift and spiral staircase to the helipad with a staff escort.
Walk the rim for 360-degree views and photos ? phone cameras are free; professional shoots attract separate fees.
What if...?
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Can we pay cash?
No ? payment is cashless via M-Pesa paybill.
Do children need ID?
Adults must carry ID/passport; children accompany registered adults.
Is it safe up there?
Yes ? fenced helipad with staff escort; hold small children's hands.
Family essentials
- Toddler suitability
- Some toddler activities
- Minimum age
- No minimum age
- Access and parking
- Public transport nearby
- Paid parking
- Safety notes
ID/passport required; security screening; cashless payment; hold children's hands on the helipad.
Tickets and costs
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Professional photo/video fees
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Clear mornings or golden hour before closing
- Busiest times
- Weekends and public holidays
- How to get there
Harambee Avenue, CBD ? the tall cylindrical tower
- By car
- CBD location; parking at KICC (paid)
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- KES 200-400 within the CBD
- Public transport
Any CBD matatu route; 5-minute walk from Kencom
- Combine with
Uhuru Park (next door); Nairobi National Museum; August 7th Memorial Park
- What to bring
National ID or passport, camera phone, hat
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Here is what to expect on the ground.
32 storeys over the CBD
Elevator plus short spiral stairs
Security screening at entry
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Resident family of 4 estimate: ~KES 500 ? Nairobi's best-value outing
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad)?
- Kenya and East African resident adults pay KES 200 and resident children (ages Under 18 (KES 50)) pay KES 50. Non-resident adults pay KES 500 and non-resident children pay KES 200. Citizens KES 200/50; EA residents KES 300/100; non-residents KES 500/200 (or USD 5/3). Cashless M-Pesa paybill. Professional photography KES 7,500; filming more. Prices checked 22 Oct 2026.
- What are the KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) opening hours?
- ~Daily 9am to 6pm (weekday hours may run to 8pm ? confirm). Busiest: Weekends and public holidays.
- Is KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Partly. KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) has some toddler activities but suits older children better. Minimum age: No minimum age. ID/passport required; security screening; cashless payment; hold children's hands on the helipad.
- How long do you need at KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad)?
- Plan for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- What payment methods does KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) accept?
- KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) accepts M-Pesa. It does not accept cash.
- Is KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Public transport nearby, Paid parking.
- What is the best time to visit KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad)?
- Clear mornings or golden hour before closing. It is busiest Weekends and public holidays.
- How do you get to KICC Rooftop (View Tower & Helipad)?
- CBD location; parking at KICC (paid). Ride-hailing: KES 200-400 within the CBD. Public transport: Any CBD matatu route; 5-minute walk from Kencom Harambee Avenue, CBD ? the tall cylindrical tower
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