This is a list of the best indoor fun places to hang out with kids in Nairobi. Every parent dreams of seeing their kids engage in fun and learning activities on a very low budget.
Here is a list of the top family-friendly places parents can take their kids during the weekends, school, or public holidays.
Indoor Fun Places To Take Your Kids on Budget In Nairobi
1. Panari Ice Skating Rink Centre
The Solar Ice Rink is a recreational ice skating facility located on the 2nd floor of the Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road. The ice skating rink at Panari is the first and only indoor ice skating rink in East Africa. The rink is made of artificial ice, which allows people to enjoy ice skating year-round, regardless of the weather conditions outside. It is a popular destination for both kids and adults who want to experience ice skating in a region where natural ice is not readily available.
Panari Ice Skating provides a fun and family-friendly environment for people of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skater, you can rent skates and enjoy gliding on the ice. The facility also offers skating lessons for those who want to improve their skills or learn how to skate for the first time.
Charges: The area charges Ksh 1,000 for kids below the age of 14 years, whereas, for those who are 15 and above, the price is Ksh 1,200 per hour. The charges are inclusive of skating boots.
Monthly Charges: Ksh 18,000 per adult or child (enjoy unlimited ice skating for a month, including weekends and public holidays).
Contact: +254711091000 or +254711091400
2. Diamond Fun City, Parklands
Diamond Fun City is located on the 10th floor of the Prestige Diamond Plaza II Shopping Centre. Diamond Fun City is jam-packed with exciting activities for your children. These activities include Slides, Trampolines, Ball pits, Jungle parks, Arcade machines, Interactive games, VR games, PlayStation Games, Hoverboard rides, Twisting tunnels, a maze of climbing nets, and much more.
Charges: Kshs 1,500 per child
Contact: 0769 431 161
3. Play Zone, Mombasa Road
The PlayZone is located in Southfield Mall on the 2nd floor. The ocean-themed play park provides hours of entertainment with slides, twisting tunnels, a maze of climbing nets, a ball pit, and much more. Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm.
Charges: Kshs 500 per child for 4 Hours
4. Bounce ‘n’ Play, Parklands
Bounce ‘n’ Play kids’ play park inside Broadwalk Mall, 2nd Floor, Ojijo Road, Nairobi, provides hours of entertainment for those weekend shopping trips with the kids. Your kids will enjoy the massive trampoline, foam pits, climbing wall, and much more. Bounce ‘n’ Play has a softball section for toddlers.
Charges:
- Kshs 1,100 per child on Trampoline for 2 hours (Sat-Sun & Holidays)
- Kshs 1,000 per child on Soft play for 2 hours (Sat-Sun & Holidays)
- Kshs 900 per child on Trampoline for 2 hours (Mon-Fri)
- Kshs 800 per child on Soft play for 2 hours (Mon-Fri)
Contact: 0757 999997
5. Jump Extreme, Westlands
Jump Extreme Play Park is located inside the Sarit Centre Mall, 2nd Floor Rooftop Garden Kids will enjoy the massive trampoline, obstacle course, zipline, climbing wall, and much more. Jump Extreme has a softball section for toddlers. Jump Extreme is open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 1 am.
Charges:
- Kshs 1,250 per child for 1 hour (Weekends + Holidays)
- Kshs 750 per child Soft play for a full day (Weekends + Holidays)
- Kshs 300 for Socks
Contact: 0111 122555
6. Westgate Kids Club, Westlands
The Westgate Kids Club is located on the 3rd floor, of Westgate Shopping Mall. It is ideal for kids to have fun with various activities. The play area has twisting tunnels, slides, and a maze of climbing nets, along with a range of game consoles. The Westgate Kids Club is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm.
Charges:
- Kshs 1,250 per person (parent and child)
- Enjoy happy hour every day from 6 pm to 8 pm only at Ksh 700 per Child
Contact: 0791 563144
7. Playland Amusement Park
Playland Amusement Park is situated at Nextgen Mall, Mombasa Road. This space-themed play park offers a wide range of exciting activities that can keep your kids entertained for hours. They can enjoy the revolving spaceship or ball pit, swings and slides, a climbing wall, and a velcro wall in the trampoline park. Additionally, there are many other activities available, such as bowling, soft play areas, virtual reality, rope obstacle courses, pool tables, and much more.
Charges: Kshs 1,000 for the day
Contact: 0736 549 284
8. Under the Sea, Limuru Road
Under the Sea is a family entertainment and recreation centre that is filled with fun activities for kids. It is located on the 4th floor of the Village Market in Gigiri, Nairobi. The centre features a marine-themed mountain that offers hours of entertainment with its slides, twisting tunnels, and a maze of climbing nets. Additionally, kids can have fun diving into a foam pit.
Charges:
- Kshs 1,000 per child, Friday to Sunday
- Adults Free
Contact: 020 712 2911
9. Hyper Game Zone, Westlands
Hyper Game Zone is located on the 3rd floor of Stellato Mall. It offers food, drinks, and an array of gaming options all under one roof. From carousel rides to video games, bowling, kinetic sand stations, virtual reality, trampolines, slides, and twisting tunnels.
Charges: Kshs 1,000 per child
Contact: 0769 664 637
10. The Jungle, Westlands
The Jungle, located at Sarit Centre, is managed by Pins Entertainment. They have slides, twisting tunnels, a maze of climbing nets, a ball pit, and a LEGO playing area. The Jungle is open every Monday to Sunday between 10 am to 8 pm (including public holidays).
Charges:
- Kshs 500 per child under 3 years
- Kshs 800 per child over 3 years
11. Brick Town, Kilimani-Kileleshwa
Brick Town (formerly Lego Play) is a place for children aged 3 to 14 years to have fun building and playing with Lego bricks. Kids can construct a castle, a race car and track, a small town, or aeroplanes. Brick Town is located at MNG Apartments, off Ndemi Road, Nairobi.
Charges:
- Kshs 600 per hour per child
- Kshs 300 per child for half an hour
Contact: 0706 696297
12. Climb BlueSky, Parklands
If your kids enjoy climbing, they will love Climb Blue Sky. The Diamond Plaza’s indoor wall obstacle course is a lot of fun while also providing plenty of physical, mental, and emotional growth.
Charges: Kshs 1,300 per child for a 2-hour session.
Contact: 0792 790087
13. Ozone Trampoline Park
The Ozone Trampoline Park is located on the 4th floor, the New Wing of the Village Market Mall. It is a must-see attraction for kids, teens, and adults alike. Village Market’s Ozone Trampoline Park is the largest in East Africa, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. The trampoline park’s interior is welcoming, with colourful and engaging graffiti covering the walls.
There are live in-house DJs, a private party area, and a snack bar. The special matatu lounge is reflective of Nairobi’s fast-paced lifestyle. There are 10 park activities at Ozone waiting to be explored, including the Open Course, Professional Climbing Wall, Dodgeball Court, Ninja Course, Slam Dunk, Parkour Wall, Small Climbing Wall, the Baby Trampoline, the Olympic Trampoline, and the Foam Pit.
Charges:
- Children under 110 Centimetres: Kshs 550 for 1 hour
- Children over 110 centimetres, Kshs 750 for 1 hour (Friday–Sunday)
Contact: 020 712 3141
14. Tag and Play, Karen
Tag and Play toddler’s club is located on the 1st floor of the Water Front Mall in Karen and features miniature slides, a trampoline, and a ball pit to keep your kids entertained.
Charges:
- Kshs 400 per Child for 3 hours (Monday-Friday)
- Kshs 600 per Child for 3 hours (Weekends and Holidays)
15. Space, Kilimani-Kileleshwa
This children’s play park is located inside the Rose Avenue Shopping Centre in Kilimani. Kids will enjoy the foam pits, doughnut slide, shooting gun, trampoline park, and much more.
Charges: Kshs 1,200 per Child
16. Village Bowl, Village Market
Located at the Village Market shopping mall along Limuru Road in Nairobi’s Gigiri estate, the Village Bowl is a modern 11-lane Brunswick bowling facility that features a family-friendly atmosphere with artistic themes and live music. It offers leisure, sports activities, parties, and entertainment.
The area has a small restaurant and bar where you can refresh as you wait for your turn to play. Additionally, there are several games you can play, such as foosball and air hockey.
Charges:
- For bowling activities, you will pay Ksh500 per individual, irrespective of age.
- It opens between 11 am and 10 pm every day.
17. The Yard Mini Golf, Village Market
This is another fun experience you can partake in with your family and kids. Located on the 4th floor of Village Market, there is an 18-hole mini-golf course that’s been set up to glow in the dark. So, whether you are looking for an early-morning plan or a late-night plan, this one is ideal for you.
Charges:
- Ksh 600 per person, and Ksh 450 for kids (below 12 years).
- It opens between 10 am and 11 pm every day.
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