Things to Do in Muthaiga, Nairobi
An affluent, predominantly residential neighborhood with large homes and strict development guidelines established by early British settlers. It contains the Muthaiga Country Club, which opened in 1914, and borders Karura Forest.
An affluent, predominantly residential neighborhood with large homes and strict development guidelines established by early British settlers. It contains the Muthaiga Country Club, which opened in 1914, and borders Karura Forest.
Karura ForestNational Park
Muthaiga Country ClubNightclub
Red GingerRestaurant
By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026
Top things to do in Muthaiga
Karura Forest
★ 4.6 · 568National Park★The protected urban forest has walking, running, cycling routes, waterfalls, caves, and shaded picnic areas north of the center. It is a calmer counterpoint to traffic-heavy Nairobi.
Where to eat & drink in Muthaiga
The Golden Stool Kitchen and Bar
★ 4.7 · 439African· KES 2,000–2,500- Mon–Thu
- 10 AM – 10:30 PM
- Fri
- 10 AM – 11 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 11 PM
- Sun
- 10 AM – 10:30 PM
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- 1Karura Forest
- 2Muthaiga Country Club
- 3Red Ginger
- 4Mugg & Bean On The Move Total Gigiri
- 5Elkababgy Nairobi
- 6Salsa lounge
- 7Pizza Corner Restaurant & Grill
- 8Kapital Coffee - East Leigh
- 9Kahoffee House
- 10Artcaffé Restaurant Gigiri
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