When did you last read your favorite novel, go out with friends or even play in your backyard with your kids? Most people can’t remember, or maybe they never have time for such activities. Studies show that fun activities, whether riding a bike, swimming, or throwing a ball at your dog, are essential to healthy living.
Going out with family and friends, visiting new fun places, watching your favorite film, or playing hide and seek with kids has many surprising health benefits. For example, they reduce stress, make you more energetic, improve your sleep, and connect better with others.
Check out the fun places to visit in Kitengela:
1. GMC Place – Kitengela
The GMC place is the leading children’s amusement center and an oasis of family transformation that offers the highest form of fun, happiness, and love. It is a friendly facility that provides families with a fantastic, convenient, and fun-filled Children’s Park.
The GMC place is also home to a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal as the kids play. It also has an event ground for those looking for venues to hold essential occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or parties.
Location: Athi River
Working hours: 8 am – 8 pm
Contacts: 0701 560560
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (773 reviews)
2. Funland Amusement Park
Funland amusement park is a fun place for families that offer kids’ favorite games such as bouncing castles, trampoline, small car ride, a swimming pool, a merry-go-round, etc. The Funland amusement park is parents’ favorite fun place for being the most affordable fun place in Kitengela.
Also, the Funland amusement park has an eatery joint that offers delicious meals such as nyama choma, chicken, chips, fish, and many more African foods. Kids never get enough of this place; they always want to stay longer.
Location: Kajiado Kitengela, Athi River
Working hours: 6.30 am – 7 pm
Contacts: 0717 166500
Google Rating: 5.0 stars, (7 reviews)
3. The Rayan Water
The Rayan water is an amusement park offering kids several water fun activities. It is also one of the places in Kitengela with fresh water. The fun activities include swimming, sliding, or simply playing with water.
Location: Milele Centre, Next to the Nairobi – Namanga Road, Athi River
Working hours: 7 am – 6 pm
Contacts: 0727 905042
Google Rating: 3.6 stars, (5 reviews)
4. Kitengela Hot Glass Limited – Studio
The Kitengela hot glass limited is a glass recycling company and the most adventurous place to visit. It is considered a hidden Gem with various fun items like glass art, scrap design metal, sculptures, etc.
The founder of this incredible place started it with the primary intention of recycling used glass. However, it has become one of the most visited places in Kenya as people wish to see scrap glass melted, recycled, and mouth-blown to form desired shapes.
In addition, there are other fun activities at the Kitengela hot glass limited, which include swimming, Carmel and horse riding, and precarious bridge crossing.
Location: 5 Glass Lane, Tuala. Off Magadi Road
Working hours: 8 am – 4.30 pm
Contacts: 0110 001499
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (926 reviews)
5. Grays Oak Hotel
Grays oak hotel is a multi-purpose facility that functions as an amusement center for kids, a wedding ground, and a conference facility. It is also a top-ranked nyama choma base, entertainment center, group meeting ground, and the best venue for holding birthday, anniversary, and dinner parties.
Additionally, the Grays oak hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, parking space, swimming pool, and a bar. It is ideal for couples who wish to escape their home for a while and have fun.
Location: Namanga Road, Kitengela
Working hours: check-out at 10 am
Contacts: 0722 331514
Google Rating: 3.7 stars, (715 reviews)
6. Nkasiri Adventure Park
Nkasiri Adventure Park is a recreation and sports center and an ultimate team-building destination. It is also a perfect place for corporate and family events. The park also forms an excellent camping site with several fun activities such as high rope and other team-building sports.
Also, the Nkasiri adventure park offers accommodation, a buffet breakfast, a relaxing garden, and a free private parking space. It is the best place to visit with your partner if you value privacy, fun, and luxury.
Location: Acacia Main Feeder Road
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0791 223344
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (15 reviews)
7. The Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi national park is the smallest park in Africa and the only park bordering a capital city in the world. The park is a Rhino’s sanctuary and home to numerous animal species, including lions, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, gazelles, etc. You will always see an update at the entrance alerting you that lions are on the move.
The Nairobi national park is the nearest destination for Nairobi tourists, students, and families that want to see wildlife. It is also the most affordable national park with a discounted fee for local tourists and kids under eight years old.
Location: Education Center, Karen KWS safari walk, Animal Orphanage Road, Nairobi
Working hours: 6 am – 6 pm
Contacts: 020 2423423
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (8,990 reviews)
8. Maasai Ostrich Resort
The Maasai ostrich resort and the farm is a must-visit fun places. It is an excellent tourist destination to ride the ostrich or have its meat for lunch. The resort hires friendly and dedicated employees that help you up the ostrich and control it as you ride around the shed. However, you can only be allowed to ride an ostrich if you weigh less than 75kg.
Additionally, the Maasai Ostrich resort offers accommodation, a swimming pool, and a kids’ playground. Its serene environment makes it a perfect venue for workshops, seminars, and team-building trips.
Location: Athi River Kajiado
Working hours: check-in at 2 pm
Contacts: 0726 464546
Google Rating: 3.7 stars, (377 reviews)
Conclusion
Human beings are made to depend on each other and wired to be social beings that must always find a way to connect and build relationships. Engaging in fun activities with family and friends, peers, and workmates make life worth living.
