Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi

#42 among attractions in Nairobi

Sport venue, Sport

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Ngong Racecourse is a racecourse in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the main and currently only thoroughbred racing venue in Kenya. It is located along the Ngong Road near the Lenana School and next to The Nairobi Business Park, beside ngong forest. It is operated by the Jockey Club of Kenya. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 1°18'43"S, 36°44'36"E

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Ngong Racecourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karen Blixen Museum, Prestige Plaza, Bomas of Kenya, Giraffe Centre.

3.5 miSW
„Out Of Africa” author Blixen's old home
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi
89 min walk • Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi, the Karen Blixen Museum is a window into the life of the famed Danish author, best known for her autobiographical novel "Out of Africa". The museum, once the centerpiece of Blixen's sprawling coffee plantation, is situated at...
3.1 miE
1°18'3"S • 36°47'14"E
Prestige Plaza, Nairobi
80 min walk • Shopping, Nightlife, Shopping centre
2.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi
67 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, the Bomas of Kenya offers a unique window into the vibrant cultural mosaic of this East African nation. This living museum, established in 1971, serves as a repository of the country's rich heritage, showcasing traditional...
4.5 miS
Zoo
Giraffe Centre, Nairobi
114 min walk • The Giraffe Centre, nestled in the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, serves as both an enchanting tourist attraction and a beacon of conservation. Established in 1979, this center is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the endangered Rothschild's giraffe.
3.2 miW
Area
Karen, Nairobi
82 min walk • Nestled in the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, Karen is a serene and affluent suburb that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Named after Danish author Karen Blixen, the area is steeped in colonial history and exudes an old-world charm that continues...
0.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Ngong Forest, Nairobi
17 min walk • Ngong Forest is one of the few natural forests in the capital city of Kenya. Located 6 kilometres from the central business district of Nairobi, the Ngong Forest is in Ngong Hills along Ngong Road.
5.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi
141 min walk • Kenya National Theatre is part of the Kenya Cultural Centre, a Semi Autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture in Kenya. It is mandated to offer space for the rehearsal and staging of productions to both local and international repertoire.
2.3 miE
1°18'41"S • 36°46'36"E
Kibera Drive, Nairobi
60 min walk • Bridge, Neighbourhood
4.4 miE
Dam
Nairobi Dam, Nairobi
112 min walk • The Nairobi Dam is an embankment dam on the Nairobi River in Nairobi, Kenya.
3.4 miE
Event space, Convention center
IHub, Nairobi
87 min walk • iHub is an Innovation hub and hacker space for the technology community in Nairobi was started in March 2010 by Erik Hersman a blogger, TED fellow and entrepreneur and acquired by Co-creation Hub in 2019.
3.7 miE
Park
Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi
95 min walk • Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park is a commemorative park in Nairobi, Kenya that celebrates independence from the British Empire in 12 December 1963. The word "uhuru" is Swahili for "freedom".