Kid Entertainment in Nairobi Part 1- Karura Forest

Kid Entertainment in Nairobi Part 1- Karura Forest 

Update: It is now against the rules to carry plastic bottles or bags to Karura. Remember to pack all your snacks into reusable bottles and containers. 

Karura Forest! 

I love taking my child to Karura Forest. These are the reasons why;

1. It is cheap. You only pay Ksh. 140 (Kshs. 100 for adults ad Kshs. 40 for a child to enter the park for Kenyans. Please find out more about the fees here.

2. There are many activities you can do with your child (you will need to be creative though). Activities that you can do though include;

Cycling- I need to teach my daughter how to cycle but if your kid can cycle, they can do so without fear of being run over! Update: She can now cycle well.

Tennis- They have a tennis court for practice sessions just near to the field. I do not know how much they charge though. The coach told me to wait until my daughter is 4 years old so she can be "trainable".  Update: She is now 10! Still hasn't taken up to it. 

Walking and Running

Usually, I park at the gate and we walk to and from the KFEET Centre which is a 2 km walk. I have had to carry her on my back to the gate though! You can also walk your dog with some rules of course! Update: I no longer carry her but I have a daughter who is now 2.5 years. 

Football

I remember when I bought the ball, the vendor asked me if my child was a boy! Of course, I said no but I wonder why the stereotyping! Playing football in the open field is great for both of you!

Swings and Slides

There are very high-quality swings installed by a steel company. There are 2 swings and 2 slides which are hardly in use! Go on rock yourselves out and remember how to swing.

Teaching

There is no better way to teach my daughter colours than with nature and with the fact, there are so many flowers and butterflies, we can describe most of them. The Centre also organizes school trips for children to learn. 

There are so many things to see in Karura Forest, the Waterfalls, Lily Lake, the Caves! Kindly enquire about getting a map at the gate to guide you through. 

Part 11 coming soon

Please check out the Friends of Karura Website