Nairobi is Kenya's vibrant capital city and a major hub for East Africa, blending modern skyscrapers with abundant wildlife right at the city's edge. It is the only city in the world with a national park within its boundaries, where lions and giraffes roam against a backdrop of the urban skyline. Known as the 'Green City in the Sun,' Nairobi offers world-class dining, diverse culture, and serves as the gateway to Kenya's legendary safari destinations.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Usawa Spa at Sankara Nairobi
Nairobi's most acclaimed luxury spa with a comprehensive menu of treatments, thermal facilities and dedicated couple suites. The signature African Restore treatment uses indigenous East African botanicals.
Signature treatment: African Restore Body Treatment using local botanicals and volcanic stone
Hemingways Spa
An intimate and serene spa experience at The Hemingways hotel in Karen, offering personalised treatments in a tranquil garden environment. Expert therapists and exclusive product lines.
Signature treatment: Personalised full-body massage and facial treatments in a private garden villa
Serena Spa
The full-service spa at Nairobi Serena Hotel offering a wide range of traditional and contemporary treatments, including hammam rituals, body wraps and beauty services.
Signature treatment: Traditional hammam ritual and signature Serena journey treatment
Zuri Spa & Wellness
A popular day spa in Westlands offering professional massage, beauty treatments, manicures and pedicures in a modern and relaxing setting.
Signature treatment: Four-hand massage and hot stone therapy
Spa At The Oval
A sleek urban spa at The Oval development in Westlands offering a full range of body and beauty treatments using premium product lines.
Signature treatment: Signature deep tissue massage and couples ritual
Vivo Active Wellness
A holistic wellness centre in Kilimani combining massage therapy, physiotherapy and beauty treatments in a friendly, professional environment.
Signature treatment: Sports massage and physiotherapy
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Kijani Wellness Retreat
A small eco-retreat in the hills outside Nairobi offering yoga, meditation, nature walks and organic meals in a peaceful setting away from the city. Accommodation in comfortable eco-bandas.
Ngong Hills Eco Lodge Retreat
A wellness-focused retreat near the Ngong Hills combining guided meditation, yoga, hiking and sound healing with comfortable accommodation in the beautiful Ngong Hills landscape.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Swedish, deep tissue, Thai and hot stone massage from $40-120 per session
Hammam
Traditional hammam steam and scrub experience from $50-90 at hotel spas
Body
Body wraps, sugar scrubs and exfoliation treatments from $50-100
Facial
Express, deep cleansing and anti-ageing facial treatments from $40-120
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Yoga Tree Nairobi
Nairobi's most established yoga studio in Kilimani offering daily Hatha, Vinyasa and restorative classes with experienced instructors
MoveFit Studio
A popular Westlands yoga and movement studio offering power yoga, barre and pilates classes daily
Nairobi Arboretum Morning Yoga
Free and informal morning yoga groups meet in the Nairobi Arboretum regularly — check notice boards at the entrance
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book spa treatments at least a day in advance at popular hotel spas — they fill up on weekends
Many luxury hotels offer spa packages that combine accommodation with treatments at better rates
Nairobi's altitude (1,795m) means you may feel more tired than usual in the first 1-2 days — allow time to acclimatise
The clean air and green spaces of Karen and Karura Forest offer natural wellness experiences
Several Nairobi gyms and fitness centres offer day passes if you want to maintain your exercise routine