
List of Best Picnic Sites in Nairobi
Nairobi city offers plenty of beautiful picnic sites but today we focus on the best picnic sites in Nairobi. A weekend off from the noisy city with your loved ones is one of the best ways to prepare for a new week.
The best thing about Nairobi is that you don’t have to travel to another county to get a cool place to chill with your better half or friends. Everything you can think of, Nairobi has it from magnificent gardens, city parks to nature reserves they are all available. Additionally most of this spot are well maintained and are safe for everyone.
Below is the list of the best picnic sites in Nairobi.
1. Uhuru Garden Memorial Park

Uhuru Garden is regarded the largest memorial park as well as recreation center in Kenya. It’s located along Lang’ata Road about 10 minutes drive from the City.
As a recreational center numerous activities fit this place. The place is calm and peaceful, it features the sacred Mugumo tree and two monument which commemorate Kenya’s independence.
The garden is open daily from 8:00am to 6:00 pm.
2. Nairobi Mamba Village

If you’re looking for chill spot with a lake-like view then Mamba Village is the best destination. The spot is located few kilometres from the CBD in the leafy suburbs of Karen.
The crocodile village is home to over 70 Nile crocodiles and that’s where the place name originated. The place sit in a 30 acre parcel of land that has been well portioned with unique chill spots. This is one of the places you can tag Kids.
Due to it’s attractive looks, it mostly booked for weddings and other events. You are allowed to carry your own packed food.
3. Nairobi Arboretum
Sounds from different species of birds is the only noise you can can encounter while chilling in this clean places. Additionally, monkeys around the place are so friendly and feeding them adds a task in your picnic to do list. Entrance is only 50 shillings and foods and snacks are allowed.
4. Karura Forest
Karura Forest is the only urban forest located in the city around 10 kilometres from the CBD along Kiambu road. The forest is known for different sceneries but indigenous trees are it’s trade mark.