We cannot deny the fact that Nairobi has earned its budge as East Africa’s largest, most modern, and fastest-growing capital city. However, this shouldn’t be what defines Nairobi. Nairobi is not just for grownups! There are so many things to do in Nairobi with kids that are fun for the whole family. Locals know that kids in Nairobi have access to a dizzying array of playgrounds and visitors will find that the city has tons of kid-friendly attractions and museums. Kids can play to their heart’s content while getting fresh air with a range of outdoor activities, or keep it indoors when the weather isn’t cooperating. Creating a family bucket list using Uzamart top 10 Best Places To Enjoy With Your Kids as a guide, gives families a chance to get excited about adventures that are big and small while creating great memories that last a lifetime.
MAJI MAGIC AQUA PARK
Lying South West of the city, Maji Magic Aqua Park is located at the Waterfront Mall on Langata Road in the heart of Nairobi. The park is the first of its kind in Kenya! and Africa’s biggest and only aqua glide park attraction. Its main feature is the Aqua glide inflatable sports park: your kids can enjoy a circuit of inflatable slides. climbing walls, swimming, monkey bars, and other obstacles anchored to the floor of the lake in front of the mall. Additionally, your kids never have to worry about hunger after having fun, the mall is surrounded by some good restaurants and several places one can relax.
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
Nairobi National Park of course it’s no match for the Massai Mara, but where else in the world can you see towering giraffes against a city backdrop and planes coming into land? It’s the only national park bordering a capital city. Located along Langata Road, it’s home to a healthy population of classic safari megafauna, including wildebeest, cheetahs, and leopards. Your kids will certainly enjoy big cats haunting within close proximity.
CLIMB BLUESKY
Climb Bluesky is an indoor rock-climbing gym that has generated an amazing community of people that love adventure and it has this fun youthful nature for both kids and parents. the gym provides safety gear, good quality harnesses, and quality shoes required for climbing and they supervise the activity for young kids. If you’re not an expert, worry not as there are routes for varying skill levels, including ones for children. They also offer climbing classes and family programs, and with their affordable daily rates, you can easily spend a whole day here. The gym is open Mon-Sat located at Diamond Plaza, Parklands/Highridge Masari Rd Old Tws.
NAIROBI NATIONAL MUSEUM
Ever wondered where to find Kenya’s rich Heritage with four distinct themes representing Kenya’s Culture, Nature, History, and Contemporary Art? Let your Nairobi trip be a learning experience for yourself and, of course, your children, by visiting Nairobi National Museum. The Museum is wide open with excellent displays on all floors. You will learn a lot about the area and the people, It will also help you and your children understand so much more and appreciate the animals and people around you. Dining and shopping facilities await you after your tour with us in our commercial wing.
SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST
A baby elephant being milk-fed can steal hearts, these cannot be missed at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Orphaned as a result of poaching or other human-related activities, rescued animals are rehabilitated at a nursery in Nairobi National Park and eventually rewilded in Tsavo East National Park. Watch them feed and play and you’ll find it near impossible to leave without signing up for the adoption program. The orphanage opens its doors to the public for an hour each day, from 11 am to 12 pm, and you can come and watch them being bathed.
TWO RIVERS MALL FERRIS WHEEL
Apparently, the London eye and Ferris Wheel at Two Rivers Mall have a similar concept; dubbed ‘Eye of Kenya, the 60-meter Africa’s largest Ferris Wheel offers riders incredible panoramic views of Nairobi city. The tall amusement park-style attraction, held together by its crisscrossing steel beams, opened to the public in February 2019. There are 40 glass cabins on the Eye, and for close to 20 minutes, you’ll get to slowly rotate as the city’s view gradually takes shape
NAIROBI LUNAR PARK
Lunar Park is where you will find Nairobians converging on weekends, to unwind from busy weekends with their families. located along Kiambu Road a 10-minute drive, because of its proximity from the main road Lunar Park has become the biggest outdoor amusement park in the city. With all the various activities Lunar Park provides Bumper Cars, Kangaroo Ride, The Big Wheel, Bungee Trampoline… you’re guaranteed of . As a result parent/guardian, can also join in the fun at the theme parks.
GP KARTING
Is adrenaline something you can’t get enough of? Nairobi’s GP Karting. is located at Carnivore road off Langata Road, Racing Circuit. GP Karting is a thrilling place that offers a race track for recreation. The people at GP Karting are slowly but surely gaining popularity in the city. Come and experience their take on this thrilling activity. You can even sign yourself up for a racing event if you feel up to it. With dining facilities available your family will certainly enjoy it.
GIRAFFE CENTRE
The center’s main mission is to educate visitors on the country’s wildlife conservation efforts. If your kids have always wondered exactly how tall giraffes are, then they can finally put that issue to rest. No surprises here: this spot is all Giraffes all the time, but it never gets old no matter how many times you visit. By the end of your visit, you’ll understand why Rothschild giraffes are endangered and why this center is playing a huge role in keeping the species alive.
ICE SKATING
Ice skating at Panari Sky Centre just so happens to be the only one, not just in the country, not just in East Africa, but also in Central Africa, as a result it has ging popularity. For those who enjoy ice skating or those who would like to experience this one-of-a-kind rink, then clear your schedule for a whole afternoon. The rink is spacious enough for up to 200 skater making it 10 Best Places To Take Your Kids, However, if you’re not a fan of crowded places, come on a weekday.
Driven by a desire to document both images and text. I am a passionate photographer who has been privileged to travel extensively. I strive for the best through materiality, psychogeography, and semiotic. I document visual signs, signifiers, and their complexities. A traveler
