Child Friendly Establishments by Neighbourhood (Karen Edition)
Sundays are a great day to reconnect with family but sometimes you want to change things up and hang out elsewhere other than home. Here is a list of some child friendly establishments to take a chance at, in Karen.
1. Marula Mercantile
Location: Marula Studios on Marula Lane Karen
Tel no: 0706 22 4444
Email: info@marulamercantile.com
Price range: from Ksh. 450
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am -10:00 pm (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 p m (Brunch and Dinner)
They have a playground on site, so the kids are free to run around and play.
2. DARI
Another serene location to relax. When you’re there you don’t even feel like you’re in Nairobi. There is lots of space for the kids to run around and they have a bouncy castle and clown on Sundays. There are also some animals on site.
Location: 165 Ngong Road, Karen
Tel no: 0706521573
Email: reservations@darirestaurant.com
Price Range: Click here for menu
Open hours: 10AM- 12AM
3. The Hub
Malls are such a great option when it comes to picking a location for Family Funday as it is everything you could need all in one roof. To say that The Hub has you covered is an understatement. In their words it’s “More than a mall.” It’s worth mentioning that the hallways are so unbelievably wide thus stroller friendly even when there are a lot of people.
Location: Dagoretti Road
Open hours: 9AM – 9PM
4. Purdy Arms
Availability of space for the kids to run around is key when looking for a family chill spot. Purdy Arms is perfect for you in terms of that as well as great food, friendly staff and entertainment.
Location: 61 Marula Lane
Tel no: 0712007001
Email: reservations@purdyarms.com
Price range: Click here for menu
Open hours: 9AM – 11PM daily
5. Tamambo Karen BLIXEN
For an all rounded Family Funday visit Tamambo Karen BLIXEN for fun, play and some history as well. The Karen Blixen Museum is near by so you could make a visit before lunch.
Location: Karen Road
Tel no: 0719346349
Email: reservations.karenblixen@tamarind.co.ke
Open hours: 6AM – 10PM
6. Asmara Restaurant
Looking for a great outdoor ambience where your kids can explore the playground as you enjoy your amazing food? This restaurant is exactly what you are looking for. Be sure to stop by. Your kids will love it.
Location: Ngong Rd No 321
Tel no:+254 724 124 555
Email: admin.karen@asmara.co.ke
Open hours: 11 AM – 11PM
7. Stedmark Gardens
This is probably the best thing in Karen at the moment. It has a one-of-a kind floating restaurant for a unique dining experience,snake park, bird sanctuary, distinct tented camps for your holiday getaway and a huge playground for your children to run around freely. If you haven’t had a chance to visit this hidden gem, you are definitely missing out.
Location: Mokoyeti Rd
Tel no: 0705734780
Email: info@stedmarkgardens.co.ke
Open hours: 8AM – 6 PM
8. Giraffe Centre
Giraffes are such intriguing creatures but up until now your child has probably only seen a giraffe on Madagscar. Take your child down to the Giraffe Centre for an interactive and fun experience with nature. You even get to feed the giraffes!
Location: Duma Rd
Tel no: 0208070804
Email: info@giraffecentre.org
9. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Sanctuary
Another great place for the kids to get to see animals first hand. They’ll get to learn about wildlife endangered animals and how they rescue elephants at their sanctuary.
Location: off Magadi Rd, opposite MMU
Tel no: 0721759614
Email: info@sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
Open: 11AM – 6PM
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