AFRICA NAIROBI · KENYA

Uhuru Park

Circle the lake, monuments and open lawns in a 12.9-hectare park beside Nairobi’s central business district.

What to expect

Uhuru Park sits beside the CBD, with an artificial lake, national monuments and an open assembly ground. Kenya’s national tourism service gives its area as 12.9 hectares and dates its public opening to 23 May 1969. Nairobi County’s 2024 state-of-county address described the refurbished park as free to enter. The shoreline and lawns are shared public space, so event set-ups or restoration work can change which areas are available.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

The County’s 2024 address says public entry to the refurbished park is free. Boat hire, event use, food and transport are separate costs; check for current access conditions before travelling.

Visitor notes

The national tourism portal says visitors should carry national ID, but its page also retains older closure history. Visit Nairobi’s visitor page asks travellers to confirm current arrangements with the County and does not publish regular hours. Do not treat this listing as a live opening or event notice.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

Good for

City-centre greeneryLake and skylineMonuments

Official sourceNairobi City County — Governor’s state-of-county address, free public entry

Checked 1 November 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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