As Kenya gradually eases restrictions related to COVID-19​,  families who have cabin fever are looking for safe ways to blow off steam. If your family is adventurous enough to go out and cautious enough to do so safely, here are a few ideas of places to take the kids for a fun day out.
Ballpoint Social Club Village Market
The Ballpoint Social Club at the Village Market offers fun family activities like ping pong, darts, a ton of board games and easy dining in the presence of an awesome DJ.  
Eat and play (responsibly) on Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 7pm. They claim to have met all COVID-19 compliance rules and have certification.
For reservations call 0746 723 807
Playland Amusement Park
 PlayLand Amusement Park  at NextGen Mall-Mombasa Road offers wholesome entertainment for the whole family, including an arcade, kiddie rides and more. Open daily from 10 am- 6pm. You and the kids can  enjoy bowling for Ksh 500 an hour.  Their nyama choma restaurant is also operational and they claim they've met all COVID-19 precaution measures,
Call 0736 549284 for inquiries.  
Giraffe Centre Kenya
Take a trip to Giraffe Center.  Located in Nairobi's Langata suburb, the park allows visitors to feed and interact with the giraffes, attend an informative lecture on the giraffe and other wildlife, take a walk in the serene Nature Conservancy and even have a snack at the Tea House. Open from 10 am to 5pm Daily. Call +254-20-8070804 for inquiries and online payment options.
Trail Biking at Karura Forest  
Visit  Karura Forest  with the family and hire sturdy multi-speed trail bikes to use on designated forest trails.  There are two bike depots: one on the KFEET grounds best accessible through Gate A (Limuru Road) or Gate D (off ICRAF Road), and a second rental point at Gate C (a.k.a. Sharks) off Kiambu Road.
500/= per two-hour hire will get you in motorless motion daily from 8:00 to 17:00.
Please note a change to Karura Forest opening hours: gates open 06:00, last entry 17:45, gates locked 19:00.
 
Covid-19 security precautions strictly in force: security & heath check on entry; keep social distance; wear a mask; avoid touching shared surfaces; wash your hands and/or use alcohol rub frequently.
Call (0734 727257) for more information.
Precautions to Take
Here are 5 precautions to take when going outside with the kids according to Harvard Health Journal 
  1. Be careful about what you touch as you go outside or return home. For those who live in single-family homes this isn't a big deal, but if you live in a shared building, you need to be careful about things like elevator buttons and doorknobs that others touch. Make a game of it so your kids don't touch — pretend that surfaces (including walls) are hot — and wear gloves, or bring a paper towel or tissue so you can hit those buttons and touch doorknobs.
  2. Bring hand sanitizer so that you can wash hands while you are out, if needed.
  3. Choose the best outdoor space. Your own yard is best, but that isn't an option for everyone. Ideally, you should go somewhere where you won't encounter lots of other people. This has become a problem as lots of people head outdoors!
  4. Keep up the physical distance while you are outdoors. The chances of you catching something from someone as they pass you is quite small, but it's best to give the widest berth you can.
  5. Only go outdoors with the people you live with. It's tempting to join another family for a walk, but it's hard to keep six feet between you — and children may have a particularly hard time with this. 

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