Nairobi Botanical Garden
The Nairobi Botanical Garden is a little know strip of green space nestling between the Nairobi National Museum buildings and the Nairobi River, about 10 minutes walk from the Central Business District (CBD). A...
Category: Public Parks
Oloolua Nature Trail
Hidden away in the upmarket suburb of Karen is the 5km long Oloolua Nature Trail, an oasis of tranquility for city residents looking to escape the city bustle.
Nairobi Arboretum
The Nairobi Arboretum owes its existence to the construction of the Kenya Uganda Railway back at the beginning of the 20th century. What could the Nairobi Arboretum and trains have in common?… you silently wonder....
Central Park
Central Park could be mistaken to be an extension of its better known neighbor Uhuru Park. It occupies an area bounded by Kenyatta Avenue, Nyerere Avenue and Uhuru Highway, behind Nairobi Serena Hotel. Attractions...
Uhuru Gardens
British colonialists granted Kenya independence on 12th December 1963, with Jomo Kenyatta becoming its first leader, in a ceremony held at the site of present day Uhuru Gardens. The hopes and aspirations of a nation came to pass on this day, and Uhuru Gardens is a memorial to this momentous occasion in Kenya’s history.
Nairobi City Park
As parks go in this city, Nairobi City Park stands above most in its rich biodiversity. A recent biodiversity survey of the Park by Friends of Nairobi City Park identified about 988 species of...
Jeevanjee Gardens
Donated to the residents of Nairobi in 1906 by Alibhai Mullah Jeevanjee, this 5 acre recreational park is one of few green spaces gracing Nairobi City. The park has on more than one occasion...
Uhuru Park
The history of Uhuru Park, the most popular recreational park in Nairobi, is a rich tapestry of strife and celebration in Kenya. The sight of soldiers resplendent in colorful uniforms and marching to music...
