Timeline
09:00
Walk off the busy streets and enter Arboretum Park. Pay the small entrance fee to ensure a quiet, undisturbed environment free from hawkers and beggars. Take your time strolling through the grounds to relax from the hectic town atmosphere.
10:15
Head to KK Restaurant, a short walk from the park area. Order economical African fare such as beef stew with managu, grilled tilapia, or goat meat. It is a great spot to taste local dishes in a downtown setting.
11:00
Stroll over to Haria's Stamp Shop near Uhuru Park. Browse their selection of kikoy and other African fabrics and souvenirs. It is one of the best places to find unique textiles to take home or gift.
Local tip
Arboretum Park charges an entrance fee, which helps keep the area peaceful and free from street sellers. KK Restaurant is open from 06:00 to 19:00, so plan your lunch accordingly. Haria's Stamp Shop operates from 8:30 to 18:00.
Check before you go
- Arboretum Park has an entrance fee; bring cash.
- KK Restaurant closes at 19:00.
- Haria's Stamp Shop closes at 18:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nairobi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).