If you are in Nairobi or its environs, you can hang out in high-end suburbs where you will be reasonably charged.
Some affordable joints you can relax with your friends and family members include:
Ngong Hills
You can hike at Ngong Hills after paying an entrance fee of nearly Ksh200 only. It is located few kilometers from Ngong Town
Authorities also allow you to carry your own food and drinks.
Karura Forest
Karura forest is a marvel of nature. The serene ecosystem has waterfalls, beautiful rivers and vegetation making it a perfect place for a treasure hunt.
It also has winding roads which you can go bike riding. For a tour, you will pay Ksh300 for an adult and Ksh150 for children. Karura Forest borders the suburbs of Muthaiga and Gigiri.
Paradise Lost
Paradise lost is located on the outskirts of the capital city. The place is described as an oasis within a 50-acre coffee farm.
It has magnificent waterfalls as well as historical caves. You can enjoy boat riding, fishing, nature walks, and bird watching.
Charges are Ksh400 per adult, Ksh300 per child and Ksh200 per car. Paradise lost is located at Kiambu 14 kilometers from Nairobi and a 10 minute drive
Oloolua Nature Trail
Oloolua is a beautiful forest within Nairobi city. It has a 5-kilometre nature trail with a cave, campsites and a beautiful waterfall.
Charges are Ksh 600 per person. Oloolua is located at Karen Road in Nairobi.
Giraffe Manor
Giraffe Manor in Karen has always been described as one of the most photographed hotels in the world. It is a boutique hotel sitting on a 140-acre piece of land.
The hotel boasts of Rothschild’s giraffes, who will periodically pop in your hotel window to say hi. Giraffe manor is located 20 kilometers from the capital city.
IMAX Theatre
If you do not fancy spending your weekend outdoors, you can go to watch a movie at Imax Theatre. It allows you to watch movies in 3D.
The theatre is spacious with enough legroom for your comfort. Prices for the movie vary depending on watch time, but they normally range between Ksh500 and Ksh1000. Imax is located at Century Cinemax Garden City.
Evergreen Gardens
Evergreen Gardens is one of the best places to picnic with your family. It has small lakes for boat riding. You can also enjoy horse and camel riding. The entrance fee is Ksh 500. Evergreens is located in Kiambu, 12 kilometers from the capital city.