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    Milimani Backpackers & Safari Centre

    126 reviews
    #19 of 245 Specialty Lodging in Nairobi
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    St Hellen Ln Off Langata Road, Karen | P.O Box 21289, Nairobi 00505, Kenya
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    3.5
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    St Hellen Ln Off Langata Road, Karen | P.O Box 21289, Nairobi 00505, Kenya See on map
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    Reviewed 11 March 2018 via mobile
    Loved the safari

    I stayed at this hostel for one night upon landing in Nairobi. The staff were very friendly and the hostel was fine, but the safari I booked through them was the best part! I booked the 4-day Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru trip for $500, a very...More

    Thank Julianabritto
    Reviewed 26 February 2018 via mobile
    More an hotel than Backpackers place

    Milimani is located in Karen, a calm, enclosed and guarded neighborhood. It‘s a big house with a large garden and living room. The dorm and bathroom were clean. Because of its remote location you don’t have many options to eat. You have the possibility to...More

    Thank Yan N
    Reviewed 2 December 2017
    Just Like Home

    From the staff, food, cleanliness, location, price, grounds and security this is the place to stay. The airport is less than an hour's drive) for 2000 KES when I went. I love the Karen district for its proximity to The Giraffe Centre, The Karen Blixen...More

    Thank D9537EYmartham
    Response from George M, Public Relations Manager at Milimani Backpackers & Safari CentreResponded 13 December 2017

    Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Looking forward to your next visit today kenya.

    Reviewed 6 November 2017
    Basic hostel with distant to be considered

    Milimani Backpackers is ok choice for a hostel. It is probably not the best place to meet other travelers to get company and to get to the city or close by attractions one still needs a taxi or uber. So the price ends up being...More

    Thank MymlanK
    Reviewed 9 October 2017
    A home away from home

    The Milimani backpackers hostel was incredible. This was the first place I stayed while I was in Kenya and also the last at the end of my trip. The staff is excellent, the chef cooks amazing African meals and its a cool area to explore....More

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    Response from George M, Public Relations Manager at Milimani Backpackers & Safari CentreResponded 13 December 2017

    We appreciate your review. Thanks for choosing to stay with us.

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    US$14 - US$33 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Response from Mark R | Reviewed this property |
    Contact the owner Patricia on the Milimani website. She's very helpful
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    "Pick a bed away from the window"
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    "If you want to "splurge," the large corner room with the balcony is great!"
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    "If you can stretch your budget, the massive double room with balcony is worth the splurge."
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    "if you have a tent, its both cheap and lovely to camp in the garden."
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