Public Swimming Pools in Nairobi

by · February 22, 2011

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  1. Javan says:
    September 27, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    a great article…n thanx for including the contacts

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  2. Mtoi says:
    October 15, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Are there any swimming pools that would be convenient for people living along Limuru Road?

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  3. mwangic says:
    January 21, 2012 at 11:06 am

    We also have swimming pools on kiambu road convenient to kiambu road residents. Open to public.

    1. Village Inn

    2. Rock City

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    • pkm says:
      January 27, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      any pool along Ngong road?

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      • JamboNairobi says:
        January 30, 2012 at 4:53 pm

        Hello pkm. I’m not aware of any on Ngong Rd, but you could inquire from the Sports Clubs in that neighborhood.

      • Daveena says:
        February 6, 2012 at 4:45 pm

        Hi, there is an outdoor pool at the Impala club on Ngong road, it is between Ole Odoume road and the Junction shops, on the left as you are going west. The club has huge sign. Non-members can pay to swim but I don’t know how much it is.

      • Njuki says:
        May 17, 2012 at 11:32 am

        Kenya Scince opposite The Junction has a pool that is open to the public

    • martha says:
      October 5, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      what are the charges at Village inn and Rock city ?

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    • carol says:
      January 5, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Hi Mwangi, Do you know of any public or private pools along Kiambu Road or in Kiambu where swimming lessons are offered.

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  4. yvonne says:
    January 30, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Hey, this is such a relevant article. Do you know of swimming pools along Argwings Kodhek Rd, Mbagathi Way or Langata Road (till KWS).

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  5. Annemarie Musawale says:
    February 5, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Hi. Your contact for Rowallan camp is a wrong number and the link is not working. Is the pool still operational, and how does one get there from Ngong road?

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    • Daveena says:
      February 6, 2012 at 4:49 pm

      Hi Annemarie, if you google Rowallen camp Nairobi, the contacts for the Scouts Association (who run the camp) and the yellow pages listing come up, I am sure you will be able to get the information you need via either of those

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  6. soloshikoki says:
    February 18, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Hi thanks so much for the article. I live in Imara Daima Estate, is there any swimming pool that could be having trainers to train someone who doesn’t know how to swim? How much does it cost. Thanks

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    • JamboNairobi says:
      February 24, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Soloshikoki,
      Thanks for asking. The closest public swimming pool to Imara Daima is probably at Panari Hotel. I don’t know if they also offer swimming lessons. Other nearby pools are Bellevue School, CID Training School and Nyayo Stadium. I would suggest you give them a call or pay them a visit to find out about swimming lessons.

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  7. AlexM says:
    February 23, 2012 at 12:05 am

    Great article and very relevant….there is also a pool in upper hill at the Public Service club Ksh200 for non-members

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    • JamboNairobi says:
      February 24, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Thanks for your comments Alex.
      When I inquired about access to the Public Service Club Swimming pool, they said that its not open to non-members unless they are signed in by a member.

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  8. magdalene matheka says:
    February 27, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    What are the requirements in order to access public service club for
    a student who has the talent?

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    • JamboNairobi says:
      February 27, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      You may want to contact the Public Service Club directly Magdalene, since i doubt that they monitor information websites such as this one.

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  9. loise njeri says:
    February 28, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    wow!!av been limited to YMCA,Meridian,Nyayo & Rowalland and coming across this article has really helped me.
    thank you.

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  10. PAMELA says:
    March 2, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    i would to know of public swimming pools around umoja preferably with gms

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    • JamboNairobi says:
      March 2, 2012 at 4:44 pm

      The closest public pool to Umoja that I’m aware of is at Shepherds, Buruburu. I’ve not checked out the new shopping mall at Greenspan near Donholm. Perhaps they might have one too. It’s worth checking out.

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  11. KATE says:
    March 20, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Chester House charges doubled ,i have been there severally times and been paying Kshs 500 per day,.This has limited the number of people accessing the pool.

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  12. kweyu says:
    May 7, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Thanks for tha info you made enroll for swmming classes @the ymca kudos.

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  13. Olivier says:
    June 8, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Very interesting article, thanks a lot?
    does someone know about a big swimming pool (i mean at least 30m) and open until 8 or 9 pm? i know i am not easy…but working until 6.00pm, it is not easy to find one…
    Rgds!

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    • tandy says:
      August 9, 2012 at 9:54 am

      try aga khan sports club, they’re open late-not sure how late but definitely after 6pm. Charges are 400/- per day for adults and the pool is big.

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  14. Cyra says:
    June 18, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Hey, this is a great article, thanks! Do you of any in Westlands/Parklands area

    thanks

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  15. Lina Zee says:
    June 19, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Hi Any heated pools in Kileleshwa- nice article!

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    • JamboNairobi says:
      June 19, 2012 at 5:42 pm

      The closest place to Kileleshwa with a heated pool is probably Laico Regency Hotel in the CBD.

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  16. Oenga says:
    July 19, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Aprreciated your efforts.

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  17. Nashipai says:
    July 25, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Nice article. Anyone knows of heated/temperature-controlled pools within Parklands/Westlands areas?

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  18. Myra says:
    July 31, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    Hi
    Is it possible the pools at Nyayo Stadium or Kasarani can be used by personal trainers at other time periods than the ones stated?

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  19. Peter says:
    August 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

    Hi all,

    I work and live on an estate on Mombasa Rd south of Athi River. Does anyone know of a convenient pool for use on weekday evenings and week days?

    Thanks

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  20. Simon Muigai says:
    October 9, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Very helpful information. Any pools along Thika Road? and their contacts if possible apart from Kasarani & Utalii Hotel.

    Regards

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    • John says:
      October 25, 2012 at 1:05 pm

      Thika rd; Blue springs, Sports view kasarani charges 150 and 200 respectively.

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    • Boniface says:
      October 28, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      You can also check out Bible translation Center in Ruiru, Roasters hotel, La Mada and Utalii. Charges are around 200 for Roasters and BTL center. La Mada and Utalii must be much higher.

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    • Boniface says:
      November 5, 2013 at 9:55 am

      You can also check out KU and Jkuat (Olympic size pool). Windsor is also a nice bet. If in Westlands, Sarit Center offers a heated pool.

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  21. Anne says:
    December 13, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Nice article, but could you add more infor on baby pools please within CBD and its environs and the charges if possible.

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  22. Ruthy says:
    January 10, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    i really need a place that charges training per day accessible around upperhill area bt even other places i wont mind since i dont have a well defined free time please anybody help

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  23. mercy says:
    January 18, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    Hi, is nyayo stadium swimming pool open to kids?

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  24. Patrick Mamuu says:
    January 28, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    I need correct contacts for the Kasarani Aquatic, the ones shown here are not going through.

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    • Pamela says:
      February 1, 2013 at 8:29 pm

      Hi..Moi Educational Centre has an excellent public pool and baby pool too. Try it!hygiene guaranteed,Warm water, free floaters for kids, coaches available, Privacy for Muslim ladies etc open on weekends ,public holidays and all days during holidays.

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      • Maya says:
        May 26, 2014 at 10:17 am

        What specific time do they allow privacy for Muslim Ladies? I really want to go swimming!!!!!!!!!!

  25. Ruthy says:
    February 1, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Thanks Mangs,,,where is meridian situated?

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  26. mowan says:
    February 15, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    what about along kangudo road?

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  27. Njonjo Ndehi says:
    February 19, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Hotel Boulevard just after KBC charges KSh 400 per adult / child. It’s unheated but the pool is quite long and never gets crowded.

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  28. wafula says:
    May 5, 2013 at 6:06 am

    I am currently a student at UoN going for long holiday of 3months,I was trained for sports at kenya science with great passion for swimming kindly will you offer me opportunity to farther my talent in this field as a trainer?

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  29. Pauline says:
    June 14, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    Great piece, much thanks..

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  30. raphael Oteino says:
    August 27, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Thanks alot for this information I have a son who watched some movie on TV about swimming and has been nagging me about going swimming for close to a week. Now am taking him to Blue springs for some training . Thanks alot.

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  31. Geoffrey Kamau says:
    August 28, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    I am looking for a pool to use between 5.00 am – 6.00pm. Along Msa road and environs but I would not mind going as afar as CBD.

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    • Nduta says:
      September 3, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      Intercontinental Hotel along Uhuru Highway has a temperature controlled pool that is 15m long and is open 7am to 7pm.

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  32. mama armie says:
    September 4, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Very valuable info.Other businesses should take the Que
    Thanks

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  33. kisumange says:
    September 16, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Hi there. thanks for the info about public pools. Do we have any pools that are stickily for ladies in Nairobi?

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  34. faith moko says:
    October 2, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    hi,really helpful article. any pools around embakasi tht hve a trainer?

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    • Juli says:
      October 21, 2013 at 12:14 am

      Hillocks Country Club- on enterprise road off Mombasa road has a small but nice courtyard pool.The old Hotel is currently under renovation and looks abandoned, but just ask for the pool.Though the environment looks rugged with construction stuff around, the pool has been under new management, and is always open with water so clear and blue you can’t believe this little gem has been hidden here!

      Why I like it…………………….

      1. Its clean with clear blue water- I’m 4real (when it isin’t they normally fix it fast coz they are pool maintenance experts)
      2. Its Quiet and NEVER crowded (Especially on week-days)
      3.They open from 7.00am-7.00pm(and 6.00am if training)
      4.They have a well trained male and female life guard and also offer swimming classes with different price packages
      5. It’s affordable@ksh200 adults, and less for kids
      (inquire)
      6.It’s a convenient choice for a morning, lunch or evening swim for anyone working around industrial area /mombasa road near-GM or south B
      7. The restaurant and cafe is open despite renovations and serves good snacks and meals esp during lunch hour (inquire -coz the bigger restaurant is within the compound in a different block)

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    • maureen says:
      January 27, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      who can i contact over there?

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      • Juli says:
        February 2, 2014 at 9:37 pm

        First go see the place, then decide – its simple but clean and has lifeguard around- nothing fancy, plus construction(slow) is in ongoing works in the main hotel area. Also check out listed locations in south C.

  35. Nelly says:
    October 21, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Kilimani Primary School past hurligham, is open to the public; open from 8:00am to 5pm daily. It has a 25 meter pool with a baby pool; not overly clean if hygiene is your thing But has few people and a trainer and they offer swimming classes @ extra cost. Charges are 200 for adults and 150 for kids

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  36. Debbie says:
    January 9, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I wanna learn how to swim please please help, at kahawa

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  37. maureen says:
    January 27, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    the number given to nyayo stadium swimming pool is not working.can you please updated working numbers and the amount is needed for training sessions

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  38. pollyjason says:
    February 2, 2014 at 10:59 am

    The Smith Hotels in Rongai opened to public

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  39. Juli says:
    February 2, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Happy New Year to you all.
    Jan was gorgeous with clear blue skies every single day, so enjoy the weather in Feb while you can, you won’t regret when the cold /wet returns!
    Kenya College of Insurance swimming pool situated off Mombasa Rd. in South C.(near Red Cross) Sorry I don,t have their contacts – but its worth it if you are around South C , south B or Bellvue / Mombasa Rd.area. Features:-
    Open to public weekday and weekends.
    Cost – Ksh 200 – adults; inquire for kids
    Hrs -10a.m – 6 pm (confirm)
    Security – Excellent- guards always present at main gate
    Pool – small but has shallow and deep end.(Kiddie pool is partitioned next to shallow end) Water is Crystal Clear blue -ALWAYS
    Life guard -Always present very helpful (ask about swimming lessons)
    Facilities -Snack shop, separate bar area, (Ala Cart, meals served in college dinning area) Clean New Washrooms, New Cushioned Lounge Chairs.
    Ambiance / Environment – Very Clean, Quiet, Professional- most pool users are mature students .
    Another nice option in South C is Bellvue school pool- already listed at the top of this page – bigger with separate adults and kids pool.
    Nairobi has more public / hotel swimming pools than most international cities around the world which may have more private (home pools)- I’d rather share the fun!

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    • Juli says:
      February 2, 2014 at 9:46 pm

      Water is therapy -Its no secret! Just immersing yourself or standing in a shallow pool- (you don’t have to be a swimmer) can do your mind ,body and soul a lot of good- for life! And its better when the weather is nice (now)

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  40. Tiffany says:
    February 28, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Very informative. Thank you. Might someone have heard of rates for one-on-one adult swimming lessons in other places?

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  41. Chao says:
    March 27, 2014 at 10:47 am

    is there any swimming pool around nyayo estate, fedha, embakasi?

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  42. Benjamin says:
    June 1, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    More pools.
    Visa Oshwal Academy in Westlands
    Westlands Primary School, Westlands
    Hospital Hill School, Parklands
    Rock City Gardens, Kiambu,Runda
    Kenya School Of Government, Thika road
    GRETSA UNIVERSITY, Thika
    Kilimani Primary School, Kilimani
    Moi Education Centre! Nairobi West
    Serare School, Ngong
    Brookhurst International School, Ngong, Rongai

    all these are unheated swimming pools, 18-25 metres and charge between 100 and 300 shillings per day.
    They are clean, as in very well chlorinated and maintains the clearness we all want, cool on a Sunny day like today. Though they tend to be crowded especially during holidays.

    I can take you through basic swimming lessons if you want or are in need. Just drop a text to 0751809404.

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  43. jacky says:
    July 9, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Am totally impressed by the article and its fortunate that we could get people who care this much.i am a trained swimming teacher and instructor.if a beginner or intermediate and would wish to learn or perfect your strokes,please contact me on 0722 429 308 or 0737 925 126

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  44. George Mbithi says:
    July 17, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I need swimming lessons. Preferabl in Eastlands. Please advise.

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  45. Ciiru says:
    July 24, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Very helpful information. Wish I had come across all this info during the hot months! Looking for a heated pool where I can swim with my special needs child who needs to do a lot of swimming as part of therapy. Any suggestions?

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    • LivinginNairobi says:
      July 24, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      Glad you found this helpful. You’ll find heated pools in Laico Regency and Panari listed above.

      Reply
  46. Charles says:
    July 28, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Great work. There is a new one along Thika Road. Named Roaster-Inn(Off thika) before you arrived at Naivas Supermarket, grden estate Road. Unheated. Great swimming pool about 18m in length. Charges 150 for adults. Good nyama chomo. Should include it on the list

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  47. Oscar says:
    August 10, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    Barclays Sports Club, off Thika Road near KCA University is another popular venue
    Kenya School of Monetary Studies also along Thika Road
    KCB Sports Club off Ngong Road just before Shade Hotel
    Hotel Boulevard between VOK and Nataional Museum

    I offer
    Swimming lessons (One-on-one) with optional video tutorials.
    Available all days except Sunday.
    Flexible to travel to your preferred favorite pool
    With notice, can get you attractive swimming apparell (costumes and gear)
    And I have great weight-loss tips

    7OI 822 336

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  48. John says:
    September 22, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    For those in Karen there’s a large pool 25m at Kenya School of Law Campus, and a smaller leisure pool at the Royale Club across the road.

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  49. Franc says:
    September 25, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Anyone with info for the village market swiming pool,as in charges,time and even contacts

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  50. nelly says:
    October 6, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Hi
    Thanks for the information its extremely useful. Could you get me the location and contacts of the Mazooni Hotel on msa road? I go-ogled but no info! Also prices of swimming at Kenya college of insurance and sandalwood kitengela. Thanks

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  51. Jackson Makutsa says:
    October 9, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I have a great liking to this site. I am a professional swimming trainer and offers classes to all levels of swimmers. Feel free to contact me on +254 719 701 054. Thanks

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  52. HEICH says:
    October 25, 2014 at 11:53 am

    now this is a useful blog. great idea great content. keep it going

    Reply
  53. maggy says:
    November 18, 2014 at 11:30 am

    What About a cheap sauna?whether public or private?please let me know if you know of any.

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  54. Wanjuhi says:
    January 2, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Great article!

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  55. Wanjuhi says:
    January 2, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Thanks for including a good number of options!!

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  56. kui says:
    January 8, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    Maggy there is a Sauna at Kenya school of Law next to the pool. Its long since I was there, but I think it was 200 then. 2012

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  57. Archer says:
    February 23, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Hi. Thanks 4 this info. It’s bin helpful indeed. However is there an up 2 date version of this article?

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    • LivinginNairobi says:
      February 24, 2015 at 8:33 am

      This list is not exhaustive but most of the swimming facilities indicated are still operating, and helpful commenters often suggest new places which we add to the list after verifying.

      Reply
  58. Monica says:
    March 9, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Very helpful info there. Would you be knowing good swimming pools on the areas of Gachie, Kitusuru, Nyari etc

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  59. Redempter says:
    March 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm

    Nice piece of information. For beginners, am starting my classes next monday 23/3/2015 at buruburu primary..anyone care to join me?? for morale..i have a reliable instructor..just 10 lessons at 6k you will be a pro..

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  60. Lio says:
    March 25, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Panari has a great indoor pool.Very big. clean environment ans clean towels with free access to Sauna and Steam rooms…to correct a comment from an earlier contributor…its not a heated pool

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  61. Christine says:
    April 16, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Does anybody know how deep blue Springs hotel pool is.
    Outspan hotel Nyeri has a reasonable size pool. Depth 2.4Mtr by 15Mtr length
    Membership price is 6500ksh for family of 5 per year…. Best deal or what!
    Pool is very private on week days. Open from 11 to 6
    Membership includes.. Access to pool, squash, tennis, discounted rates on food and beverage.
    So sad to leave Nyeri

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  62. francis says:
    May 8, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    AM very happy for this information .Am a trained swimming instructor and I offer individualized lessons for any age above 4 years at an affordable charges especially around Thika road Kiambu, & Ruiru. Feel free to call on 0728215547

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  63. Cas says:
    May 25, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    Would you be having contacts for hillocks country club

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  64. wangui says:
    May 28, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Very helpful information. Any pools around lower kabete? and their contacts if possible

    Reply
  65. Francis says:
    August 6, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    Hi guys.,am Francis.,I offer swimming lessons at any place of your choice..so if you wanna learn how to swim you can contact me via:+254(0)-704240150.

    Reply
  66. Daisy says:
    August 14, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    Good information thanks for that… It will help my love for swimming….

    Reply
  67. njuguna says:
    October 28, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Thanks for the information,there’s also a new pool just opened along ruiru kiambu road 200m past Tatu city pillars.which designed in a way that there’s are 4pools In 1.kids pool with a deep of 1.5fts, juniours pool at 1m,teenagers at 1.2m,activities/young adults at 1.2m and the swimmers pool at deep 2.4m and a shallow of 1.5m.

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  68. Lish says:
    February 19, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    Thank you,… this is perfect!

    Reply
  69. Lucasoh says:
    July 7, 2016 at 8:08 am

    The charges for UTALII hotel are 500 for adults and 300 for children full day.

    Reply
  70. Julie says:
    May 11, 2017 at 1:05 am

    We are looking for a public pool in/near Raui Town. Can you help us?

    Reply
    • LivinginNairobi says:
      May 11, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      I don’t know any in Ruai, but there is a public swimming pool fairly close at Fahari Garden Hotel in Utawala.

      Reply
  71. malvin says:
    July 6, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    hi am looking i really want to learn how to swim as a beginner can you recommend the best place for that along Thika road to be specific

    Reply
    • LivinginNairobi says:
      July 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm

      If you go through the comments section, you may find contact details of people who provide beginners training in your neighbourhood.

      Reply
  72. Chris says:
    August 23, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Which is a more conducive public swimming pool do u know of am in ruaka

    Reply
    • LivinginNairobi says:
      August 23, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      The closest to Ruaka that I know of are in Parklands e.g Aga Khan Sports Club. Perhaps someone familiar with the area will provide a more helpful response.

      Reply
  73. Rehema says:
    October 4, 2019 at 3:52 am

    Any trainer located along Mombasa road near Imara Daima?

    Reply
  74. Juli says:
    December 31, 2019 at 12:05 am

    Happy NewYear All…
    If you were are fan of the long closed lagoon pool at splash ….check out AfroSayari at the Eastern Bypass Embakasi. No water slides but is big and curvy… Has baby pool side. Check out their website or YouTube videos.
    Water is clean.. Clear blue and Fun.

    Reply
  75. John says:
    January 4, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    This is perfect article for swimming family thanks. Am John sports specialist and experienced swimming coach with over seven years of experience of coaching kids from age 3 yrs to adults both begginers and advanced swimmers for leisure and for competition. Currently located in lavington weekdays. During the weekends am available to coach anywhere in Nairobi. My contact 0724956958.

    Reply

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