The Nairobi Arboretum

Name: The Nairobi Arboretum
Address: Kilimani Arboretum Rd, off State House Rd, Nairobi, Kenya, KE
Telephone: +254 728 790518
Rating: 4.4

4.4(7536 reviews)

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Tranquil locale featuring various species of trees, plus picnic areas & natural scenery.

Pack your picnic and leave the plastics at home—this 30-hectare green lung in the middle of Nairobi is where you go to forget the chaos. Perfect for morning runs, dog walks, or just lying under a tree with a book.

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What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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4.4

Based on 7536 reviews

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Kilimani Arboretum Rd, off State House Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Riverside

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The Nairobi Arboretum is located at Kilimani Arboretum Rd, off State House Rd, Nairobi, Kenya, Riverside, Nairobi.

The Nairobi Arboretum has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 7536 reviews.

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Such a serene environment! It is a nice place to take walks, run, excercise, chill or have a picnic! Avoid carrying one use plastics because they contribute to the pollution problem. If you're plannin...

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Tommy Ke

2 weeks ago

It offers a serene environment for hiking picnics and even walk, It is pet friendly and they have good stuff It has beautiful sceneries I would advise any day anytime

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Clyde 68

2 months ago

The Arboretum is a very nice place to visit with different path ways you can venture down. A great place to visit when you want to get aways from Nairobi's hustle and bustle.

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Jakes Mare

2 months ago

A cool place to spend time. For a minute, you'll forget you're within the chaotic city. Just ensure you carry no plastics when visiting the place

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Breynify

3 months ago

Lovely garden. A place of peace in the city. Lovely trees and grassy areas. Sit, picnic, play, run or walk. Do it all

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