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Tana River is the longest river in Kenya, flowing from the Aberdare mountains to the Indian Ocean. Popular attractions along its banks include the Tana River Delta Ramsar Site, George Adamson Bridge, Tana River National Primate Reserve and Arwale National Reserve. It is ideal for picnics, boat rides, and wildlife sightings. It also has many banks built along it, which are architecture and engineering marvels. If you visit the Tana Delta in the Coast province of Kenya, you may also be able to see and visit the Pokomo and Orma tribes. Watching the sun rise over river Tana is a must-have experience. Read More

The Hub Karen is a massive mall and entertainment centre in the Karen suburb of Nairobi. It has more than 85 stores selling clothing, footwear, accessories, pet products, toys, sports goods, electronics, beauty and skincare products, homeware items, etc. Fun activities like ziplining and airbag jumping are available here too. The mall also houses several restaurants and cafes, including Art Caffe, Burger King, Cold Stone and ChiQ Japanese Restaurant, and East Africa’s first Carrefour Hypermarket. A big piazza and a clock tower are at the centre of The Hub Karen. In addition, there is a wellness centre at the mall. It is also known for setting up markets such as the Valentine’s Market and organising magic shows, exhibitions on the African culture, fests and more. Read More

The Oloolua Nature Trail is a 5km natural trail in the tropical Oloolua Forest of the Karen neighbourhood. The trail is popular for jogging, walking, picnicking amidst stunning forest views, and hiking. Many indigenous trees and plants can be found here. A 20-foot waterfall at the forest entrance is the highlight, along with a campsite equipped with bonfire facilities. A rickety bridge over the Mbagathi river in the middle of the forest leads to a 33m long cave with underground caverns and a papyrus swamp rich in local biodiversity. There is a designated picnic site with litter bins, controlled grills, ovens, benches, clean washrooms and sounds of birds in the wild. Weekdays are the best time to visit to avoid the crowd. Read More

The Two Rivers Mall is the largest shopping centre in Sub-Saharan Africa, located on Limuru Road in Ruaka, Nairobi. It houses over 20 local and international brands and 200 stores. The dancing fountains here are spectacular, especially when lit up at night. Africa’s tallest Ferris wheel, the Eye of Kenya, is also located here. The Mall also comprises a skate park, karting area, and the Funscapes Themepark (with a water park). The wheel offers excellent views of the entire city from 60m. In addition, there are numerous cafes and restaurants at the Mall, such as Java House, Pizza Inn, Istanbul House and Japanese Teriyaki. Carrefour Hypermarket, a French retail company, is also located at the Mall. Read More

Uhuru Gardens is Kenya's largest urban commemorative and memorial park, located along Langata Road, Nairobi. It was established to celebrate the country’s independence from the British Empire in 1963 and was declared a National Monument in 1966. It houses three historically significant monuments that draw the attention of tourists The lush green gardens are within a 15-minutes driving distance of the city centre. A Mũgumo tree stands erect at the place where the first Kenyan flag was hoisted post-independence. It is also significant to the ethnic native community of central Kenya, the Kikuyu people. A commemorative monument standing tall at 24m with clasped hands and a dove sculpture signify Kenya’s freedom. Beside the memorial is a statue with soldiers raising the Kenyan flag. A fountain in the garden honours 25 years of independence. An identification card is usually required at the time of entry. Read More

Uhuru Park is a 13-hectare residential park located on Uhuru Highway, across from Nairobi InterContinental Hotel. It is equipped with an artificial lake, a fountain and an assembly ground perfect for skateboarding. It also houses the Nyayo monument and offers great views of the city’s skyline. Boating, horse and camel riding, and remote control mobile cars are popular activities here. The Uhuru Park is a well-equipped children’s play area with Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds and inflatable castles. Various wildlife, including birds and fish, can be seen here. There is also a restaurant next to the lake and a variety of hawkers. Read More

The US Embassy Memorial Garden, also known as August 7th Memorial Park, is the site of the former US Embassy bombed in 1998. It is located between Moi and Haile Selassie Avenues in downtown Nairobi. It is a minimalistic well-kept garden with a remembrance gallery featuring antiquities, testimonials and data from the day of the bombing. The August 7th Memorial Park is frequently visited by people who wish to pay their regards to those who lost their lives during the attack. One can also watch a short film here that depicts the events of 7 August 1998. In addition, a Memorial Wall contains the names of those who died that day. The garden houses a small recreation centre generally used by locals as a relaxing spot. Read More

Nairobi Village Market is the largest entertainment and shopping outlet in East Africa, located in the Gigiri residential area. It is designed to resemble an African market in the open, with waterfalls, rivers, plants and gardens dotting the complex. From shopping centres to dining locations and fun activities, it has everything. It hosts a ‘Village Square’ outdoors daily from 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM, filled with stalls containing artisanal food and crafts. It also includes a mini-golf court, a trampoline park, a bowling arcade and an underwater-themed playground. Furniture, athleisure, clothing and other accessories can all be found at this mall. Read More

The Westgate Shopping Mall is situated in the Westlands division of Nairobi. It houses over 80 stores, restaurants, an arcade and KidsClub. It also organises pop-up markets such as Alessia’s Toyland, Crafty Rainbow, Liquor Shack and IKOJN. One can buy clothing, footwear, accessories, home decor, electronics, and beauty and skincare products here. It also has a Carrefour Hypermarket. In addition, the mall has many restaurants and fast food joints such as KFC, Tapas Ceviche Bar, Pizza Inn and Ohcha Noodle Bar. Read More