Luna Park International in Kiambu Road, Nairobi: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Kiambu Road, Nairobi
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Luna Park International is an outdoor amusement park on Kiambu Road, opposite Karura Forest and about 10 minutes' drive from Nairobi CBD. Entry is free and you pay per ride — visitors report KSh 300 per ride, 10 tickets for KSh 2,000 or unlimited rides for KSh 3,000 per person. Plan about 2 hours.
What is Luna Park International?
Luna Park International is an outdoor amusement park on Kiambu Road, opposite Karura Forest and just past the CID Headquarters, about 10 minutes' drive from Nairobi CBD. It sits within the Sharks Palace grounds. Rides include a kids' train, bumper cars, big and small merry-go-rounds, a kangaroo carousel, helicopter ride, pirate boat, banana ride, flying chairs, cup ride, big wheel, bungee trampoline, bouncing castle and virtual reality, plus a drive-car track and horse riding.
Entry is free and you pay for rides with tickets or a ride bundle. Most rides suit younger children, with only a few that teens and adults tend to enjoy, and visitors describe the equipment as dated but fun. Reviews of the food at Sharks Palace are mixed to poor, so many families eat before or after, or bring snacks. School groups also visit.
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Buy the 10-ticket bundle for kids or groups Reviewers say it works out better than paying ride by ride | Unlimited-ride pass
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | Great | Kids' train, small merry-go-round and bouncing castle suit little ones | 6–9 years |
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Key details
- Address
- Sharks Palace, Kiambu Road (opposite Karura Forest, near CID Headquarters), Nairobi, Nairobi
- Opening hours
- Weekdays 9am to 6pm; weekends and holidays 9am to 8pm
- How long to plan
- About 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages (most rides suit younger children)
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Booking
- Walk-in
- Phone
- 0723 795299 (alt. 0722 527778 / 0720 563236)
What to expect when you visit
Entry is free. Buy ride tickets or a bundle, then hand your ticket to the operator at each ride you want to try. Rides are timed, so there can be a short wait between turns.
Most rides are aimed at children; the pirate boat, banana ride, big wheel and bungee trampoline are the ones teens and adults tend to pick. Food and drinks are available at Sharks Palace, but visitors suggest bringing snacks.
Family essentials
- Minimum age
- Not confirmed
- Safety notes
Supervise young children on rides; visitors describe the equipment as dated.
Tickets and costs
- Free entry rules
- Yes
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Ride tickets or unlimited-ride pass; food and drinks at Sharks Palace
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Not confirmed; arriving at opening (9am) usually means shorter waits for timed rides
- Busiest times
- Not confirmed; expect weekends and school holidays
- How to get there
On Kiambu Road opposite Karura Forest (Gate C), just after the CID Headquarters, inside Sharks Palace. About 10 minutes' drive from Nairobi CBD. Plus code QR5W+M5V.
- By car
- ~10 min from the CBD depending on traffic
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Not confirmed; about a 10-minute drive from the CBD, so check Uber or Bolt in the app for a live quote
- Public transport
Take a Kiambu-bound matatu from town along Kiambu Road and alight near the CID Headquarters / Karura Forest gate
- Combine with
Karura Forest (opposite, Gate C)
- What to bring
Snacks and water (park food gets poor reviews)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Luna Park International free to enter?
- Yes. There is no entry fee for adults or children at Luna Park International.
- What are the Luna Park International opening hours?
- Weekdays 9am to 6pm; weekends and holidays 9am to 8pm. Busiest: Not confirmed; expect weekends and school holidays.
- Is Luna Park International suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: Not confirmed. Supervise young children on rides; visitors describe the equipment as dated.
- How long do you need at Luna Park International?
- Plan for About 2 hours.
- What is the best time to visit Luna Park International?
- Not confirmed; arriving at opening (9am) usually means shorter waits for timed rides. It is busiest Not confirmed; expect weekends and school holidays.
- How do you get to Luna Park International?
- ~10 min from the CBD depending on traffic. Ride-hailing: Not confirmed; about a 10-minute drive from the CBD, so check Uber or Bolt in the app for a live quote. Public transport: Take a Kiambu-bound matatu from town along Kiambu Road and alight near the CID Headquarters / Karura Forest gate On Kiambu Road opposite Karura Forest (Gate C), just after the CID Headquarters, inside Sharks Palace. About 10 minutes' drive from Nairobi CBD. Plus code QR5W+M5V.
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