Alisa’s guidebook

Alisa
Alisa’s guidebook

Food scene

Our personal favourite. A very trendy spot owned by an Ecuadorian chef. Farm to table style in a cool setting with lots of interesting food and drink flavour combinations. Located 11km away. Booking is advised.
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Cultiva Farm Kenya
Pofu Road
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Our personal favourite. A very trendy spot owned by an Ecuadorian chef. Farm to table style in a cool setting with lots of interesting food and drink flavour combinations. Located 11km away. Booking is advised.
We are lucky to have TripAdvisors best rated restaurant in Nairobi just around the corner (just 2km away). Advance booking is advised.
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Talisman
Ngong Road
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We are lucky to have TripAdvisors best rated restaurant in Nairobi just around the corner (just 2km away). Advance booking is advised.
Sushi and sashimi. Located 5km away. They can deliver.
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Haru Restaurant
Karen Road
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Sushi and sashimi. Located 5km away. They can deliver.
Italian pizzas, pastas and other dishes. Located within The Hub Mall just 1.4km away. They can deliver.
La Cascina
Dagoretti Road
Italian pizzas, pastas and other dishes. Located within The Hub Mall just 1.4km away. They can deliver.
A great place for breakfast or lunch, with a good bakery section. Located within The Hub Mall just 1.4km away. They can deliver.
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Artcaffe Hub
Dagoretti Road
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A great place for breakfast or lunch, with a good bakery section. Located within The Hub Mall just 1.4km away. They can deliver.
Indian cuisine. Located 2.5km away. They can deliver.
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Open House Karen
Langata Road
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Indian cuisine. Located 2.5km away. They can deliver.
An Italian restaurant with an alfresco dining space and great ambiance. Located 4.5km away on Ngong road
Matteo’s Italian Restaurant
An Italian restaurant with an alfresco dining space and great ambiance. Located 4.5km away on Ngong road
A variety of delicious smoothies, salads, wraps and other tasty treats. A perfect brunch spot. Located 2km away at The House of Treasures on Dagoretti Road.
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Tin Roof Cafe
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A variety of delicious smoothies, salads, wraps and other tasty treats. A perfect brunch spot. Located 2km away at The House of Treasures on Dagoretti Road.
If you are around on a Saturday this is a nice spot to spend a couple of hours. Stock up on some organically grown fruit and veg, grab some tasty food and drinks and buy local crafts and curios. Take a shopping bag with you.
Organic Farmers Market - Kenya
Marula Lane
If you are around on a Saturday this is a nice spot to spend a couple of hours. Stock up on some organically grown fruit and veg, grab some tasty food and drinks and buy local crafts and curios. Take a shopping bag with you.

Sightseeing

A sanctuary for orphaned elephants. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
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Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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A sanctuary for orphaned elephants. www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
A sanctuary for endangered Rothschild's giraffe. You can get up close and feed the giraffe. www.giraffecentre.org
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Centro delle Giraffe
Duma Road
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A sanctuary for endangered Rothschild's giraffe. You can get up close and feed the giraffe. www.giraffecentre.org
A project supporting disadvantaged members of the community. Making beautiful clay pottery and jewelry. www.kazuri.com
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Kazuri Beads
90 Langata Road
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A project supporting disadvantaged members of the community. Making beautiful clay pottery and jewelry. www.kazuri.com
The original home of the famous author of the bestselling book “Out of Africa”. Now a museum. www.museums.or.ke/karen-blixen
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Museo Karen Blixen
Karen Road
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The original home of the famous author of the bestselling book “Out of Africa”. Now a museum. www.museums.or.ke/karen-blixen
The only national park in the world on the edge of a capital city. Rhino, lion and plains game all abound here. www.kws.go.ke/parks/nairobi-national-park
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Nairobi
Animal Orphanage Road
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The only national park in the world on the edge of a capital city. Rhino, lion and plains game all abound here. www.kws.go.ke/parks/nairobi-national-park
Located 26km away so only possible if you have half a day or so free. But a great place to visit for an insight into handblown glassware. They do demonstrations at certains times so book in advance. www.kitengela.com
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Ponte sospeso in vetro caldo di Kitengela
Glass Lane
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Located 26km away so only possible if you have half a day or so free. But a great place to visit for an insight into handblown glassware. They do demonstrations at certains times so book in advance. www.kitengela.com
This is a nice spot for hiking or taking a picnic with beautiful views overlooking The Great Rift Valley to the west and Nairobi city to the east. You can hike the entire length of the ‘knuckles’ and back which may take you between 4-6 hours depending on your fitness levels. www.kenyaforestservice.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=524
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Ngong Hills
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This is a nice spot for hiking or taking a picnic with beautiful views overlooking The Great Rift Valley to the west and Nairobi city to the east. You can hike the entire length of the ‘knuckles’ and back which may take you between 4-6 hours depending on your fitness levels. www.kenyaforestservice.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=524
Located on the other side of town, this area is very safe to walk and has nice trails, streams and a lovely cafe. www.friendsofkarura.org
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Foresta di Karura
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Located on the other side of town, this area is very safe to walk and has nice trails, streams and a lovely cafe. www.friendsofkarura.org
A great place to visit if you like bronze sculptures. All designed and handmade at the foundry. There is a cafe and you can enjoy a meal in the garden.
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Matbronze Cafe
Kifaru Lane
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A great place to visit if you like bronze sculptures. All designed and handmade at the foundry. There is a cafe and you can enjoy a meal in the garden.

Shops/supermarkets

Located 2km away in the Main Karen shopping area near the roundabout. They have a good selection of everything from the basics to fruit & veg, a deli section, a bakery, a butchery and wines/spirits.
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Karen Provision Store
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Located 2km away in the Main Karen shopping area near the roundabout. They have a good selection of everything from the basics to fruit & veg, a deli section, a bakery, a butchery and wines/spirits.
Located within The Hub mall 1.4km away. This is a huge supermarket with everything that you could possibly need. It stays open the latest.
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Carrefour The Hub
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Located within The Hub mall 1.4km away. This is a huge supermarket with everything that you could possibly need. It stays open the latest.
Located 11km away, it has a great range of high quality, uniquely Kenyan made items. There is also a Tin Roof Cafe, a greengrocery and a bank here. It is close to the Giraffe Centre and MatBronze if you are visiting those attractions.
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Langata Link Shops
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Located 11km away, it has a great range of high quality, uniquely Kenyan made items. There is also a Tin Roof Cafe, a greengrocery and a bank here. It is close to the Giraffe Centre and MatBronze if you are visiting those attractions.
Located just 2km away. An Aladdin's Cave of beautiful things. Quite pricey but worth a look. This is located at the same place as the Tin Roof Cafe mentioned above. There is also a small beauty salon here if you’d like any spa treatments.
House of Treasure
NO 70 Dagoretti Rd
Located just 2km away. An Aladdin's Cave of beautiful things. Quite pricey but worth a look. This is located at the same place as the Tin Roof Cafe mentioned above. There is also a small beauty salon here if you’d like any spa treatments.
An open air market located in Karen centre. Open each day from morning to evening, this is a great place to pick up some handmade crafts and other Kenyan curios. Definitely consider bargaining unless you feel you’ve been given a fair price! Located next to Karen Provision Stores (3km away
Masai Market
An open air market located in Karen centre. Open each day from morning to evening, this is a great place to pick up some handmade crafts and other Kenyan curios. Definitely consider bargaining unless you feel you’ve been given a fair price! Located next to Karen Provision Stores (3km away
This is an online grocery store who specialise in high quality, locally sourced produce from sustainable suppliers. You should order the day before you need the supplies.
Greenspoon - Online Food Store
This is an online grocery store who specialise in high quality, locally sourced produce from sustainable suppliers. You should order the day before you need the supplies.

Wellness

Spas, salons, fitness centers
Haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures, massages etc. Located above Karen Provision Stores.
Nothing Like It Spa
Haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures, massages etc. Located above Karen Provision Stores.
You can check out their schedule of classes and book directly. Spinning, kickboxing, yoga, barre, strength training and plenty more classes are offered. Juice bar, sauna and steam rooms are also available. Located in the same compound as the Talisman restaurant.
Dojo Wellness Club
320 Ngong Rd
You can check out their schedule of classes and book directly. Spinning, kickboxing, yoga, barre, strength training and plenty more classes are offered. Juice bar, sauna and steam rooms are also available. Located in the same compound as the Talisman restaurant.