A conservation centre in Langata, on the edge of Nairobi, where visitors can feed endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a raised platform. A short, memorable stop that works for all ages and is easy to pair with other nearby sights.
A national park on the southern edge of Nairobi where lions, rhinos, giraffes and zebras roam with the city skyline in the distance. Explore by vehicle on a game drive; early mornings tend to be best for spotting animals.
Elephant conservation experience; booking rules apply.
Kenya's national museum on Museum Hill, with galleries on natural history, early humans, culture and art, plus gardens to walk in. Indoors and broad in scope, it suits school-age kids and teens.
A reptile park in the grounds of the Nairobi National Museum, with snakes, lizards, tortoises and crocodiles. A short, focused visit that is easy to combine with the museum, especially for kids fascinated by reptiles.
A large urban forest in northern Nairobi with walking and cycling trails, a waterfall, caves and picnic spots. A green, active outing that lets kids explore nature without leaving the city.
A cultural centre in Langata showcasing traditional homesteads from Kenya's communities, with music and dance performances. A lively, colourful introduction to Kenyan cultures that children of all ages can enjoy.
A railway museum near Nairobi's central station, with historic steam locomotives and carriages to see up close, plus exhibits on Kenya's railway history. A strong pick for train-loving kids.
A workshop in Karen where local women make hand-shaped and hand-painted ceramic beads and pottery. Visitors can watch the craft in progress, which suits school-age kids and teens interested in art and design.
A ridge of hills south-west of Nairobi with hiking trails, wind turbines and views across the Great Rift Valley. A good active outing for older kids and teens; go with a guide and bring water and sun protection.