Located in Nairobi, Parklands is a friendly area that presents commercial and residential housing at accessible prices. Parklands apartments have been observed by our estate agents to be more readily available than in other neighbourhoods in Nairobi with many expatriates looking at Parklands as a gateway into Nairobi. A mixture of apartments, townhouses and large detached houses in private compounds give Parklands variety without sacrificing on style. 

Young families and students make up the majority of the residents in Parklands, with apartments and houses for sale to attractively suit those lifestyles. Our estate agents attribute the area’s popularity to the wide variety of properties and the fact that Parklands is bordered by Gigiri Forest – a perfect location for hiking and exploring. If you’re looking to settle down into Nairobi, let our estate agents introduce you to the Parklands apartments and houses featured below.

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Recreation

Recreation

The Aga Khan Sports Club is perfect for a family day out. The Nairobi Gymkhana Club is also a favourite of many having hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup and with facilities such as a swimming pool, and a lovely restaurant.

Nature

Nature

Aside from the Gigiri and Karura Forests, Parklands also offers easy access to the Nairobi National Park and the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. 

Attractions

Attractions

The Nairobi Mamba Village is a giant resort park complete with restaurants, gardens, crocodile farms and family activities. Head to the top of the Kenyatta Conference Centre, the largest building in Nairobi, to view the cityscape in its entirety.

Cuisine

Cuisine

There is a wide selection of restaurants offering a range of cuisines such as Chowpaty for vegetarian Indian cuisine, the Diamond Plaza food court and Shangrila Restaurant which both offer multi-cuisine dishes.

Living in Parklands Nairobi

Areas near to Parklands Nairobi

Gigiri, Hurlingham, Karen, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Kitisuru, Lang’ata, Lavington, Loresho, Lower Kabete, Muthaiga, Nairobi, New Muthaiga, Riverside, Runda, Spring Valley, Westlands,

Education

The Aga Khan Academy and Visa Oshwal Primary School are 2 options in the immediate area for the little ones while the Parklands Arya Girls Secondary School and Premier Academy offer education for high schooling. The University of Nairobi‘s campuses are also easily accessible from the area. 

Shopping

The Diamond Plaza is an Indian-centric shopping centre filled with clothes, Bollywood films and perfumes, making it a unique shopping experience. The Sarit Centre is one of the biggest malls in Africa and provides residents with just as many options for luxury international branded goods as it does for monthly necessities. 

Healthcare

The Aga Khan Hospital and MP Shah Hospital are located within Parklands and offer speciality and general treatments as well as world-class care. The Nairobi Hospital is a few extra kilometres away but is internationally respected, making it a popular option.

Travel

14 km to the south east is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, able to service close to 6 million travellers a year and with the promise of an additional terminal due 2016.

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