Christmas Hotel in Nairobi | Karen Plains Hotel, Karen
Christmas in Nairobi — Karen Plains Hotel
Nairobi at Christmas offers a genuinely distinctive experience. The short rains typically clear by December, leaving clear skies and warm daytime temperatures. The city is festive but not overwhelmed by tourist density. Karen Plains Hotel makes an excellent Christmas base.
Christmas Weather in Nairobi
December brings warm, clear days with temperatures typically ranging from 18 to 26 degrees Celsius. The short rainy season usually ends by mid-December, leaving the second half of the month consistently sunny.
Christmas Safari Options
Christmas and the period between Christmas and New Year is an excellent time for Kenyan safaris. Amboseli is particularly rewarding in December with exceptional Kilimanjaro views after the rains. Nairobi National Park is good following the wet season. Safari transfers: Mini Van from $190/day, Land Cruiser from $290/day.
Christmas at Karen Plains Hotel
Karen's community character provides a neighbourhood feel that anonymous chain hotels cannot match during the holiday season. Breakfast included, and Karen's restaurant scene offers genuine options for a Christmas dinner.