Free and Cheap Date Ideas to Try in Nairobi

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You have nature at your beck and call at the arboretum, with its lush greenery and meandering trails that allow you to take long romantic walks. It is a spot created with lovebirds in mind and even when groups are around, it never appears crowded. A great place for reflective conversation!

Forest

This is another scenic picnic spot and what the arboretum lacks in a water body, the Karura forest has in plenty. Walk along the numerous trails and end up by the waterfall listening to bird calls and the sound of rushing water. Just pack your walking shoes, buy snacks and a beverage, and carry kshs 100 ($1) for your entrance fee.

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The Safari Walk, animal orphanage, and the David Sheldrick Wildlife sanctuaries are all superb places to visit. Don’t worry, the animals are secure in their enclosures. Consider visiting the crocodiles at the Nairobi Mamba Village during feeding time or the snake park for slithering chills for less than $5. These reptiles will provide you with a perfect excuse to hold on to each other. You can even hold a crocodile egg, a baby crocodile, or eat a crocodile.

Greengrocer, African, American, $
Prepare your favorite meal together, cuddle on the sofa with a movie after dinner, and watch your love tanks fill to the brim. Consider cooking your comfort food, as opposed to gourmet, which may be more complicated. You will spend quality time together and there is the option of seconds if you want more.

Homestay
Visiting a children’s home or a medical facility to volunteer is a great way to spend time together while you do something good for society. Not only do you see each other in a different light, the experience makes you more wholesome as a couple.

Gym
Pay for the gym membership for a month and spend time working out together. You can be work out partners helping each other with weights, aerobic steps, and Zumba dance moves. The time spent together working out doesn’t need to cost you more than the monthly gym membership.

Fish and Chip Shop, Fast Food, $

Fast food cafés pepper the city of Nairobi along every nook and cranny. A packet of chips from one of these joints is a meal that lovebirds can enjoy together without overspending. The typical fast food meal is a packet of French fries, a piece of rotisserie chicken, and a soft drink, which costs less than three dollars.

Art Gallery
Free exhibitions abound in the city, as most galleries are keen to cultivate and increase interest in local art. Spaces like the Alliance Francaise and the Goethe Institute in Nairobi are among the popular venues for such exhibitions. The Godown Arts Center is also another space that hosts interesting art shows, as well as plays and concerts.

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There are quite a number of comedy gigs in the city, as stand-up comedy continues to gain popularity in the country. You and your partner can enjoy an evening of good humor for a minimal fee as up and coming comedians perform their sets at venues like the Kenya National Theatre or Sarakasi Dome.

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Adults on a merry-go-round are as goofy and free-spirited as it gets. For just $1 at the Uhuru Park, you will have the time of your life trying to hold on to the little horses that will have disappeared under you. Hopefully, you have thick skin and don’t mind the disapproving glances from the adults in the room. This is a great date for people with a sense of humor.

Swimming Pool
The city has several well-maintained pools that charge a minimal fee for a dip. The YMCA Central and the Olympic-sized pool at the Kasarani International Sports Center are just two examples. If you are lucky enough to live an apartment building with a pool, you can take your Saturday afternoon date to the poolside with a tall glass of lemonade.