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Affordable Picnic sites
Nairobi, the vibrant capital of Kenya, offers a diverse landscape, from bustling city streets to serene natural escapes. But beyond the iconic sights, families seeking a day of fun and relaxation can find numerous hidden gems – perfect for a memorable picnic!
Whether you crave lush greenery, scenic views, or exciting activities, Nairobi’s picnic sites cater to every taste. So, pack your basket, grab your loved ones, and prepare for a day of laughter, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.
We’ve sampled some of the most family-friendly picnic spots in Nairobi and share some of these with you below
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1. Naishola and Naiposha Gardens
Naishola and Naiposha Gardens are awesome spots to spend the day with your family and friends. Their spacious grounds are perfect for picnicking with friends and family. You can bring your own food and drinks, or contact them for those special custom events. Read more…
2. Leilani Gardens
Leilani Gardens is a hidden gem and a perfect location for your next family picnic, kids day out or your kids birthday party.
The Garden is situated in Kikuyu Township on the outskirts of Nairobi City. Your kids will be amazed by the spacious ever-green grounds where they play some soccer, fly a kite, do some cartwheels or just roll on the green grass. Read more…
3. Karura Forest
Karura Forest is a must family treat, especially if your kids love nature and playing outdoors. The Forest also has awesome picnic grounds with tables, benches and a kids playing areawhere the entire family can have an outdoor meal surrounded by nature. Read more…
4. Picnic at La Ferme
Le Ferme organic farm is an amazing spot that’s perfect for your next family picnic, family meal or your kids birthday party.
The farm is situated in the beautiful Limuru countryside on the outskirts of Nairobi. Your kids will have loads of new experiences and will be amazed to see how fresh, organic vegetables are grown. Read more…
5. Nairobi Arboretum
The Nairobi Arboretum is a must family treat, especially if your kids love nature and playing outdoors. The botanical garden has twisting walking, jogging or biking trails that your kids will enjoy. Read more…
6. Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary
Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary is another awesome spot. The sanctuary also has a picnic site and kids playground, complete with a jungle gym-so your kids will have tons of fun. The trees are also great for a game of hide and go seek. Read more…
7. Brackenhurst Nature Trail
This is a must go picnic destination complete with a gazebo and picnic site for those family bonding moments. The best part is, you can pack some yummy Mickey Mouse pancakes with fruit salad in your picnic bag, fresh from Muna Tree Café which is a stone throw away. Read more…
8. Picnic at Tigoni Falls
This Picnic at Waterfalls Inn Tigoni, is an ideal plan for that weekend outdoors bonding time for the entire family. Located just outside Nairobi, the Inn has spacious green grounds surrounded by tea plantations and trees that open up to an awesome outline view of Nairobi City at a distance. Read more…
9. Oloolua Nature Trail
Oloolua Nature Trail is a great activity for your kids to get in touch with Nature and appreciate some of the precious indigenous birds, trees, colourful flowers, butterflies, different types of monkeys. The trail also has an awesome camping area and a picnic site for those family bonding moments. Read more…
10. Ngong Hills
What’s more awesome than having a picnic while as your kids roll on the green grass and fly kites in the wind followed by some soccer afterwards? This spot has plenty of benches with magical scenery! Read more…
Do you know an awesome picnic site that is not on this list? Please email [email protected] and we will add it!
