Here below are more of the picnic
sites in Nairobi. Set time to unwind and relax it is good for your health.
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1.
Arboretum
It is a popular recreational park
for many city residents to visit. For
those looking for tranquility, holding picnics and also those who go to hold
different activities, this is the place to visit.
The Arboretum combines space, fresh
air, and pristine forest, its protected forest reserve holds different species
of indigenous and exotic plants, birds and a significant number of Monkeys.
Location of the Nairobi Arboretum
The Arboretum is situated 3km from
the city center. For those who don’t drive it can easily be accessed on foot
through State House Road, past St. Paul’s Cathedral near University of Nairobi
Another
entrance to the park is on Arboretum Drive in Kileleshwa.
Entry Requirements
The
Park is open for free to the public to visit except for a parking fee.
2.
Central Park
Central
Park has well maintained gardens, interspersed with shade trees. Quite an ideal site for picnic lovers to
visit,
Locating Central Park
The
park is located behind Nairobi Serena Hotel; it occupies an area bounded by
Kenyatta Avenue, Nyerere Avenue and Uhuru Highway.
Entry
Requirements
The
Park is open for free to the public. The Nairobi City Council, however, charges
for use of toilet facilities in the Park.
3.
City Park
Nairobi
City Park stands above most in its rich biodiversity with indigenous tree
species that are endemic to Kenya. It is
also used as a picnic site.
Tucked
away on a portion of the Park is a public cemetery and adjacent to this
cemetery is Murumbi Peace Memorial Park.
Locating
City Park
The
Park is situated in Parklands area, for those who would like to visit the site using
public means; board Matatu No. 11A, 106, 107 at Koja (Old Nation House) bus
terminus or matatu No.100 at Bus Station (BS)
Entry
Requirements
City
Park is open for free to the public to visit. There is a charge for use of the
toilet facilities in the Park.
4.
Uhuru Gardens
Uhuru
Gardens has extensive areas for picnics or general relaxation.
Location of Uhuru Gardens
Uhuru
Gardens is situated in the Langata area of Nairobi, along Langata Road,
bordering Carnivore Restaurant to the south, and Wilson Airport to the east.
To
visit the site using public means; Board Matatu No. 24,126 from Railways Bus
Terminus or matatu no.15 from Central Bus Station (BS)
Entry Requirements
The
Park is open for free to the public, for more detailed information on Uhuru
Gardens; please visit the website.
5.
Uhuru Park
It’s
one of the most attractive green spaces in the city. For Picnic lovers, Uhuru Park provides the
ideal setting and also features some monuments.
Locating Uhuru Park
The
Park is situated on Uhuru Highway, across from Nairobi Intercontinental Hotel,
bounded by Kenyatta Avenue to the North.
Entry Requirements
The
Park is open for free to the public. The Nairobi City County, however, charges
for boat rides, and for the use of toilet facilities in the Park.
You now know, there are those that
you don’t even need to board any matatu from the city center they are just a
few steps away.
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