Day Trips from Karen Nairobi | Karen Plains Hotel
Day Trips from Karen, Nairobi
Karen is the best base for Nairobi day trips. The neighbourhood sits adjacent to the city's primary wildlife and cultural attraction corridor, putting the most rewarding experiences within 10 to 20 minutes of Karen Plains Hotel.
Wildlife Day Trips
Nairobi National Park — 15 minutes from Karen. Half day game drives from $185 (Mini Van) or $210 (Land Cruiser).
Giraffe Centre — 10 to 15 minutes from Karen. Hand-feeding the endangered Rothschild giraffe. A 2-hour experience suitable for all ages.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust — 15 to 20 minutes from Karen. Morning elephant orphan experience. Book tickets in advance.
Cultural Day Trips
Karen Blixen Museum — Short drive from the hotel. The farmhouse where Out of Africa was written.
Nairobi National Museum — 20 minutes from Karen. Kenya's foremost natural history and cultural museum.
Further Day Trips
Lake Naivasha — 90 minutes. Hippos, boat rides, and Hell's Gate National Park.
Lake Nakuru — 2 hours. Flamingos and black and white rhinos.
Amboseli — 3 to 4 hours. Elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro.