Ngong Forest, Nairobi

#32 among attractions in Nairobi

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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. Managed by the Ngong Road Forest Sanctuaries, this habitat of indigenous trees is home to many wild animals, including leopards, spotted hyenas, and Cape bushbucks. Other animal residents include crowned eagles, owls, snakes, and many other birds and reptiles. ()

Coordinates: 1°19'8"S, 36°44'59"E

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

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

3.4 miSW
„Out Of Africa” author Blixen's old home
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi
88 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...
2.9 miNE
1°18'3"S • 36°47'14"E
Prestige Plaza, Nairobi
74 min walk • Shopping, Nightlife, Shopping centre
1.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi
50 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 miS
Zoo
Giraffe Centre, Nairobi
102 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.
3.6 miW
Area
Karen, Nairobi
93 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...
1.9 miE
1°18'41"S • 36°46'36"E
Kibera Drive, Nairobi
50 min walk • Bridge, Neighbourhood
0.7 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi
17 min walk • 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.
3.9 miE
Dam
Nairobi Dam, Nairobi
100 min walk • The Nairobi Dam is an embankment dam on the Nairobi River in Nairobi, Kenya.
3.2 miNE
Event space, Convention center
IHub, Nairobi
81 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.
3.2 miE
Park
Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi
82 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".
5.3 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
135 min walk • Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located at the square of Mombasa Road, Langata Road and the Aerodrome Road.