What family activities can I do with kids in Kenya?

Kenya has plenty for families: wildlife parks and sanctuaries, museums, beaches, nature trails, farm tours, water parks and indoor play areas. Popular spots include Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi, Haller Park in Mombasa, Lake Nakuru, Hell's Gate near Naivasha, and Diani Beach on the coast.

Where can I take kids indoors in Nairobi on a rainy day?

Nairobi has a good spread of indoor play areas and all-weather venues: Under The Sea, the trampoline park and bowling at Village Market; The Jungle and Pins bowling at Sarit Centre; Bounce 'n' Play at Broadwalk Mall; Jump Xtreme on the Sarit Centre rooftop; the jungle-themed play area at Westgate; Playland at Nextgen Mall; the kids' arena at Diamond Plaza II; Game Square at Signature Mall; Play Zone at Southfield Mall; The Hub Park in Karen; the ice rink at Panari Sky Centre; and the heated indoor pool at Stedmak Gardens.

Are there school holiday camps for kids in Nairobi?

Yes — several run every school holiday (typically April, August and December). Amuse Kenya runs an outdoor forest day camp at Karura Forest's Sigiria gate for ages 2 to 14. Nairobi Montessori School in Karen runs half- and full-day camps for ages 15 months to 12 years. Quest Holiday Camps, run by Nairobi Chapel on Ngong Road, has a themed programme each holiday. Filter this page by 'Holiday Camps & Programs' to see them, with links to each one's official booking page.

Where can kids do sports classes in Nairobi — swimming, football, gymnastics, tennis?

Filter this page by 'Sports & Fitness' to see structured, term-time programmes rather than one-off visits: swimming lessons at Kasarani Aquatic Stadium, football at Aegis Academy, gymnastics at Elite Gymnastics Academy, horse riding at Karen Riding School, indoor climbing at Climb BlueSky, karate at Nairobi Kenpo Karate, tennis at Bumblebee Tennis Academy, and a multi-activity option at The Ness in Lavington. Each is one option among several similar academies around the city — compare a few near you before committing to a term.

How do I find family events near me?

Use the map on this page to see family-friendly places and activities around you, or pan the map and tap Search this area. The directory covers Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Naivasha, Eldoret, Diani, Thika, Nanyuki, Nyahururu, Sagana, Watamu, Kakamega, Kitale and the big parks: Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo. You can filter by your children's ages, by typical entry cost, by how long a visit takes, and by type including indoor play, farms and food, holiday camps, sports, wildlife, parks and museums. Every place links to directions on Google Maps, and to its official website where one is confirmed.

Can I add a family event to this list?

Yes. If you run a family-friendly venue or event, use the 'Submit an event' button to send us the details. We review every submission before it goes live.

Things to Do With Kids in Kenya — 81 Family-Friendly Places

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