Free things to do · Nairobi
Free things to do in Nairobi
No-spend weekends in Nairobi — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in Nairobi
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
FamilyKaren
11am public hour — watch orphaned baby elephants get milk bottles and mud baths.
Giraffe Centre
FamilyLangata
Feed endangered Rothschild giraffes from a raised platform, eye to eye.
Karura Forest
OutdoorsGigiri
1,000 hectares of urban forest with waterfalls, bike trails and a riverside café.
Nairobi National Park
OutdoorsLangata
Only national park inside a capital — lions, giraffes and rhinos with skyline backdrop.
Maasai Market
CultureWestlands (Tuesdays)
Rotating craft market — beadwork, kikoi cloth, kisii soapstone. Bargain hard.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Nairobi and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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