Having fun often positively impacts one’s physical and mental health. It increases dopamine (happiness) levels, enhances creativity, promotes memory, especially for seniors, and reduces stress. Going to fun places and having fun also reduces pain and keeps you young and energized.
There are additional benefits of having fun with your peers or colleagues. It makes you lovable and more intelligent, creating a better learning atmosphere and employee retention. Participating in fun activities also help build trust, develop better communication skill, and improve friendships. If you live in the Runda neighborhood, these are fun places to visit.
1. Paradise Lost, Kiambu
The Paradise lost resort and park is a magnificent tourist attraction in Kenya. It is located in the middle of a coffee farm forming such beautiful scenery. Paradise lost main attractions are birdwatching, camping, coffee tours, stone age cave, and waterfalls.
There are several fun activities that you can participate in at the Paradise lost park; they include bike riding, boat rides, camel rides, fishing, nature trails, and picnic sites. Their fee is low with discounts for kids.
Location: Kiambu road Glory road Paradise lost road
Working hours: 24 hours
Contacts: 0725 885570
Google Rating: 4.2 stars, (928 reviews)
2. Evergreen Park, Kiambu
The Evergreen park is among the top-rated fun places to visit with family and friends. The park is big with plenty of sitting places for those looking for a place to relax after days at work. There are also a lot of fun activities to do with family and friends, such as fishing, boat riding, and horse riding, among others. The charges are reasonable and a little lower for kids.
Location: Evergreen Park, Kiambu Road Kiambu KE
Working hours: 8 am – 6 pm
Contacts: 0727 252916
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (548 reviews)
3. Vester Gardens, Runda (Viewing by Appointment Only)
Vester garden is the perfect place for photo shooting for couples having weddings or families having birthday or anniversary parties at the Karura forest, paradise gardens, or other nearby venues. However, you have to book ahead of time because the garden can only host a maximum of two parties in a day.
Location: Runda Estate, Nairobi
Working hours: 9 am – 6 pm
Contacts: 0722 443645
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (53 reviews)
4. Magic Planet
The Magic planet is the most popular family entertainment with an incredible range of games, indoor rides, skill games, and attractions. It offers more than a gaming experience with incredible video selection and arcade games. If you want a place with endless hours of fun, the Magic planet is the place to be; its fun games are worth any price.
Location: Limuru Road Two Rivers Mall Level 1
Working hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Contacts: 0797 345966
Google Rating: 3.7 stars, (7 reviews)
5. One – Off Contemporary Art Gallery Limited
The one-off contemporary art gallery limited represents some of the most established artists in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and Rwanda. The gallery aims to display the work of a more sophisticated nature than the usual tourist artifacts.
The art gallery offers free entry to the visitor and a virtual visit to the interested person who cannot visit the gallery in person. However, you need to join the gallery’s mailing list to receive updates on new works and invitations to their monthly exhibitions.
Location: Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate, off Limuru Road, Nairobi City
Working hours: 10 am – 4.30 pm
Contacts: 0722 521870
Google Rating: 4.5 stars, (218 reviews)
6. Tayiana Gardens
Tayiana garden is considered a haven that sums up all relaxation in all aspects. It offers all the modern amenities required by travelers for work and leisure. The garden is designed with different huts offering different beauty therapies. For example, there are spas for standard manicure/pedicure, hot stone pedicure, milk/ honey foot treatment, etc.
Additionally, the Tayiana gardens offer touch therapies such as aromatherapy, body scrub, pregnancy massage, etc. It also offers fully furnished apartments, a swimming pool, a garden with barbecues, and an outdoor dining facility.
Location: Garden Estate Ridgeways, next to Windsor Golf and Country Club, Nairobi
Contacts: 0714 547720
Google Rating: 4.2 stars, (592 reviews)
7. Karura Gardens
The Karura gardens is a popular picnic site with clean air and beautiful scenery. It is among the most affordable outing destinations for families. There are plenty of fun activities in the garden, e.g., jogging, birdwatching, tree planting, horse riding, mountain biking, playing tennis, etc.
However, it is mandatory to book ahead of time if you plan to visit the garden on the weekend. During weekdays, there is no need for booking. It is also good to note that you are not allowed to cook in the gardens; you can only carry packed meals and drinks.
Location: Kiambu Rd, Nairobi
Google reviews: 4.6 stars, (15 reviews)
8. Friends of Karura Forest
Friends of Karura forest is a community forest association formed by individuals interested in protecting the Karura forest. The Karura forest forms a primary picnic site in Kenya with plenty of fun activities. For example, you can choose a general study tour, birding and animal sighting, plants and vegetation tour, history and culture, etc.
However, friends of Karura forest do not allow plastic bags, bottles, or plastic food wrappers; you are allowed to carry reusable material bags, trail bottles, and food containers.
Location: 605 Limuru Road, karura forest house
Working hours: 6 am – 6 pm
Contacts: 0791 398371
Google Rating: 4.7 stars, (1221 reviews)
9. Snake Park
The Snake Park is a research facility and a popular tourist attraction in Kenya. It was founded to educate visitors on the importance of snakes in the ecosystem, the potential dangers of snakebites, and how to avoid them.
The park also has an aquarium with crocodiles and other reptiles and amphibians that form an additional attraction to visitors.
Location: Kipande Rd, Nairobi
Working hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Contacts: 020 8164134
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (1033 reviews)
Conclusion
Visiting fun and new places is good for your mental health, improves self-esteem, reduces boredom, and helps you learn about a new culture. Going out with family is also a great way to strengthen friendship and unity in the family.
