Karura Forest Station
Karura Forest Station is a forest station in Nairobi County, Kenya and has an elevation of 1,685 metres. Karura Forest Station is situated nearby to the suburb Muthaiga, as well as near Eastleigh.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mathari Hospital and Muthaiga Country Club.
Mathari Hospital
Hospital
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital is the only public psychiatric hospital in Kenya. It has capacity for 700 patients and is located near the slum area of Mathare district of Nairobi. Mathari Hospital is situated 1¼ km south of Karura Forest Station.
Muthaiga Country Club
Hotel
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The Muthaiga Country Club is a country club in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located in the suburb of Muthaiga, about 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre. The Muthaiga Country Club opened on New Year's Eve in 1913, and became a gathering place for the colonial British settlers in British East Africa, which became the Colony of Kenya in 1920. Muthaiga Country Club is situated 1¼ km southwest of Karura Forest Station.
City Park Hockey Stadium
Stadium
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The City Park Hockey Stadium is a field hockey stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. The Kenya men's and women's national hockey teams use the stadium for trainings and matches, in preparation for international tournaments. City Park Hockey Stadium is situated 2 km southwest of Karura Forest Station.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Muthaiga and Eastleigh.
Muthaiga
Suburb
Muthaiga is an affluent neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. In 2019, media reports indicated that it was the most affluent and most expensive neighbourhood in the entire country.
Eastleigh
Suburb
Eastleigh is a mixed-use neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. It is known for its business prowess. Eastleigh is situated 3 km south of Karura Forest Station.
Starehe
Neighborhood
Starehe is a neighbourhood in the city of Nairobi. It is approximately 2.6 kilometres east of the central business district of Nairobi. It is one of the oldest estates in Nairobi. Starehe is situated 3½ km south of Karura Forest Station.
Karura Forest Station
- Type: Forest station
- Location: Nairobi County, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.24989° or 1° 14′ 60″ southLongitude
36.84216° or 36° 50′ 32″ eastElevation
1,685 metres (5,528 feet)Open location code
6GCRQR2R+2VGeoNames ID
193632
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