Here are 10 places that you can visit in Nairobi for under Ksh. 1,000
1.Diguna high rope challenge
If you’re in the mood for an adventure but you don’t want to venture too far out of town, then Diguna high ropes challenge is the spot for you. It’s located in Rongai at AIC Diguna. The high ropes challenge, as the name reveals is a course with a series of high ropes that you must navigate to finish.
It’s a great spot for group activities and it costs Ksh. 150 per person. To get there by public means, board matatu route 125/126 and alight at Maasai Lodge stage. Follow the tarmac road on your left for about 2Km to AIC Diguna. There are also motorbikes at the stage which will take you there.
2.Laser tag-ABC place Westlands
I would describe laser tag as a game that’s similar to paintball only your gun would fire infrared beams (lasers) instead of balls of paint. Sounds cool right?
If you head down to ABC Place in Westlands over the weekend, you’ll find the folks and for Ksh. 500 per person you’ll get to play a game. If you’re a group of eight or more, then the cost per person is Ksh. 400.
3.Memorial park Museum
The museum is located in the Memorial Park (Bomb Blast) . The park and the museum were built to commemorate those who were affected by the August 7th, 1998 bombings of what was then the American Embassy.
To gain entry into the park, it will cost you Ksh. 30 and another Ksh. 50, 100 or 150 to visit the museum depending on whether you’re a student, resident or non resident. The museum is a small room where you’ll get to see some of the wreckage from the bombings and afterwards watch a documentary of the events of the bomblast.
Visitors are discouraged from taking pictures due the sensitivity of the material that is displayed.
4,Kenya National Archives
If you want to learn about our political history then this is the place to be. I find it amusing that a lot of Nairobians have never been inside it despite it being such a popular meeting point in town.
It was established in 1965 and it hold up to 1.5 million documents on Kenya’s history. A walk up the stairs to the first floor will reveal the coolest stamp collection you have ever seen. There are also pictures of Mau Mau freedom fighters and Kenya’s political class. The ground floor has a wide collection of African artefacts.
The gate charges are Ksh. 100 and Ksh. 50 for students with ID.
5.David Shedrick wildlife Trust
What’s cuter than watching baby elephants frolicking? Nothing in the world can beat that. Located on Magadi Rd, DSWT was founded in 1977 and their mission is to rescue and nurtured orphaned baby elephants until they’re ready to go back to the wild.
You can access DSWT at the KWS Central Workshop Gate on Magadi Road just before the Multimedia University. It’s open from 11am -12pm. The entry charge is Ksh. 500 and once inside you’ll get to feed and pet the baby elephants. Find map here.
6.Funscapes Arcade
This is a splendid spot for children. They will definitely be occupied by the wide variety of arcade games and rides that are there.
Most rides and games cost about Ksh. 500. Entry is free and once inside, you will be asked to load a funscapes card with some money and it will act as a payment card for games. There is a Funscapes at Thika Rd. Mall and at The Hub in Karen.
7.Lunar Park
Lunar Park is a great place to spend quality family time together. There is a wide range of rides to try out and most cost between Ksh. 250 – 350. While your children play or if you and your crew get hungry from all the fun that you’ll be having, you can sit down for some grilled meat and cold drinks at the many open air restaurants at the spot.
Lunar Park is located at Railway Club.
8.Rock Climbing at Diamond Plaza
If you fancy an activity that will push your physical strength, then why not try rock climbing at Diamond Plaza in Parklands? The facility is located on 6th Floor, Old Tower, Diamond Plaza in Parklands.
The cost is Ksh. 1,000 per session and the difficulty levels cater for everyone, whether you’re a beginner, a pro or your skill level is intermediate. You can take advantage of the ladies night offer on Tuesdays where your group of girlfriends get to pay Ksh. 500 per session instead of the full price.
9.Kenya Regiment Rifle Club
Firing a handgun is one of the most exciting things I’ve done this year.I cannot even begin to describe how giddy and powerful I felt when I shot those rounds. It’s definitely something that will do over and over again. At first, the gun feels heavy and the noise deafens in your ears but the more you fire, the more you get used it and your body starts to relax to accommodate the weight. You also get better at hitting the targets.
You can experience this for yourself at KRRC. It is an indoor shooting range located at Sailing Club in Langata.
The cost is Ksh. 500 for students with ID and Ksh. 1000 for regular people. You will then pay Ksh. 100 for earmuffs, protective eyewear and a target with a bull’s eye. The amunition costs Ksh. 40 each for .22 caliber rounds and Ksh. 70 each for 9mm rounds. It’s best if you go with a group of friends so that you share the cost of ammunition.
If you decide to use 9mm rounds, there is an additional charge of Ksh. 1000 to hire the weapon if you don’t have your own. There is no hiring charge for the .22 caliber hand gun. You have to bring your original ID card with you to be allowed entry into the range.
It’s open Monday to Saturday from 12.30pm – 4.30pm
No photography or filming is allowed.
10.Ice Skating
I really love this place. Whenever I have some extra money to spare, my friends and I almost always end up at the ice skating rink at Panari Hotel.
The ice rink temperatures are usually quite low so it’s a good idea to dress warmly when you head there. The cost is Ksh. 800 if you’re over 15 years of age and Ksh. 600 if you’re below 15 years for a one hour session. The cost is inclusive of renting the shoes.
source:hapakenya.com