Family Friendly Outdoor Activities in Nairobi
Family Friendly Outdoor Activities in Nairobi : Nairobi has a way of showcasing everything about it, from the striking buildings to the wildlife home in the city’s lone game reserve. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, has a tonne of amazing deals up its sleeve for both tourists and locals. Kenyatta International Conference Centre Helipad for example, provides a great 360 picturesque view of Nairobi City and if you are lucky enough, you may be able to view the outskirts of Nairobi from this eight. Apart from that, Nairobi has hordes of many additional exciting things to do and places to visit, especially with family. The following are top 5 fun outdoor activities for families in Nairobi:
Nairobi City Tour.
As previously said, Nairobi is well-known as the “green city in the sun” and has a wealth of interesting things to offer. Taking a tour around Nairobi can give you another chance to experience Nairobi in a level that only can explain. A tour within Nairobi city covers the city center where you get to visit the colorful Nairobi City Market, parliament buildings, and KICC which is the attraction of Nairobi, Nairobi Snake Park, and the Bomb Blast Memorial Park among many other places. Nairobi National Park, a reserve that sits proudly and boasts of being the only country reserve within a metropolis, should be the highlight of any city trip.
Nairobi Walking Safari.
If you feel curious enough, you can take a walking adventure in Nairobi city. This is one of the ideal ways to experience African Wildlife and beautiful nature on foot. Walking safari also increases the chances of giving your family opportunity to be together. Taking a safari walk gives you the chance of a lifetime to build a relationship with nature and share a path with wildlife as you enjoy the company of your loved ones as well. Visit Nairobi National Park to enjoy the walk on the trekking trails.
Family Friendly Outdoor Activities in Nairobi : Go Karting.
Take the chance of introducing yourself and your family to the delight that come with Go Karting. It could be a fascinating fact to know that most of the famous Formula One drivers like Lewis Hamilton started out with Go Karting. It is essentially a track racing with small rear engine and four-wheeled go-karts. It is an enjoyable sport for age 10 and above. Go Karting is located in Langata near to Carnivore and Splash Water World.
Biking/Hiking at Karura Forest.
Karura Forest is the ideal location for an outdoor family outing if you’re an active family. All tourists who share a love and passion for the natural world, as well as a common regard for Kenya’s unspoiled natural beauty, are welcome to enter Karura Forest. Biking and hiking are just some of the safari activities that take place inside the Karura forest. The entry fee is modest and it goes towards maintenance of the forest. The forest is family friendly as there are activities for people of all ages. There is a principle that guides all activities at the forest “Leave nothing behind but footprints, take nothing away, but memories.” That principal explains it all.
Family Friendly Outdoor Activities in Nairobi : Ngong Hills Hike.
An additional fun and family friendly activity to take part in while in Nairobi is taking a hike on Ngong hills. Ngong hills is about 22km from Nairobi CBD thus making it a popular weekend destination for visitors from Nairobi and beyond. Hiking paths start in Ngong town and travel to the southernmost point of Ngong Hills, a gazetted forest reserve. Depending on your level of fitness, navigating all seven steeps takes four to five hours. Even though the steeps can be taxing, the breathtaking vistas make the journey worthwhile.
Nairobi is well-known for a lot of things, and it has consistently shown itself to be a fantastic city to visit. You should put these top 5 family-friendly things to do in Nairobi on your bucket list. But remember that this is not an exhaustive list. Beyond the activities listed above, Nairobi offers a plethora of other safari activities do not hesitate to contact us at Focus East Africa Tours and we advise you on the best safari activities to do in Nairobi city and the entire Kenya safari destination.
