Here are 10 Adventurous places to Visit in Nairobi

There is saying that ‘All Work and no play makes Jack a dull Boy,’. This is very true as a human being can not just be working all their lives without taking some time off.

This is mid-year, how many places have you visited so far since the year began? Some of us may not even have left the city, or even visit any adventurous place in the city, all they do is work, work and work even more.

The world is calling us to go out and explore places, to go on an adventure, to travel, to wander and to experience.

Once in a while, it is important to be curious and try out interesting things. One can decide to travel across the country and tour the different, interesting places that are always being written about or advertised.

Kenya is a very rich country as far as adventure is concerned. It is a country full of interesting places, and this has made international tourists from across the globe to keep coming just to have a feeling of our richness.

Whatever your travel goals are, it is time to get started with planning. Whether it is domestic travel or backpacking around the World, you can achieve it if you start now.

As the saying goes, “sometimes you don’t have to travel too far away from home to find the most adorable places you’ve ever seen”.

Nairobi is one of the unique destinations in the world. There is a lot to see and experience but not many of us would consider the city as worth exploring. Many people have traveled from far to come and experience the beauty of the city and its remarkable history.

Anyone who may be stuck on where to go for an adventure in Nairobi is are some of the places to visit within or on the outskirts of the city:

Animal Orphanage

It will cost you only 250 shillings to walk around the orphanage located in Lang’ata – some 10 kilometers from the City Centre. The orphanage is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm

The National Museum

The museum offers discounted joint tickets that include admission to the Snake Park going at 300 shillings for adults and 150 shillings for children. The museum also has a night tour package.

Karura Forest

It has a track stretching 12 kilometers. Ideal place for running, hiring or renting a bike for a ride. Entrance fee 100 shillings per adult and 50 shillings per child. Bike hire goes for only 500 shillings.

Nairobi Arboretum

The entrance fee to this adventurous place is 50 shillings only. It is as a good place for a picnics, outdoor events like photography. It occupies 30.4 hectares and is situated 3 kilometers from the city center.

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

This trust is an orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation programme located along Magadi Road. One will only need 500 shillings to gain admission and entry for children is free.

Mamba Village

It is located about 13 kilometers from the city center.

The breeding pens are home to an expected number of 70 Nile crocodiles and four Maasai Ostriches. Ticket price goes for 200 shillings only.

Rolf Place

It is a 25-minute drive from the city center on the eastern side of the Nairobi National Park.

It gives a view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Kenya and the Ngong Hills all from one point

Paradise Lost

The most popular attraction at Paradise Lost Kiambu Road is a labyrinth of caves eroded by the waters of the nearby Gichi River, with their entrance screened by a spectacular waterfall.

It is located close to Kiambu Town, which is about 10 kilometers from Nairobi.

Entry tickets are 300 shillings per person and 250 shillings per child. Campers are charged 600 shillings per person per day with a tent provided by the establishment.

Maasai Ostrich Farm

Activities here include swimming or even ostrich riding.

One can also get an opportunity to go on a farm tour, learn more about the Ostrich.

Ostrich rideS are 500 shillings per person. For meat lovers, they can as well get a kilogram of Ostrich meat at 5000, and an egg at 3500 shillings.

Bomas of Kenya

This is a cultural hotspot, where you get to see the range of cultures in Kenya.

Bomas of Kenya is located about 10 kilometers from the City Centre. Ticket prices are adults are 1000 shillings and children 500 shillings.