Best Go Karting Places In Nairobi City And Its Environs

Hello, speed and adrenaline junkies. Are you wondering what else to do after going for safari drives in Nairobi National Park? Do you enjoy outdoor activities yet you don’t know exactly what to do? Are you visiting Nairobi for the first time and you are probably wondering what to do next? Go-karting is one of the most enjoyed activities in Nairobi City.

Come Travel Kenya Limited has outlined below the best places you can Go Karting in the City and some that are a few Kilometers away from the City. They are professionally laid out, safe, child-friendly, and affordable. if you are not bowling or golfing, then Go karting at:

1. MadMax Karting Two Rivers Mall

Two Rivers Mall is the biggest in East and Central Africa. It is a one-stop place for everything fancy and luxurious in Nairobi. If you are a first-timer in the city, besides Go Karting, you can handle all your business at Two Rivers Mall. At MadMax, there is a 400-meter-long racing lane, 8 Meters wide. Here there are the fanciest, well-maintained cars, with guaranteed safety as a racer and generally. You will enjoy biting and snacks on the same building and window-shop after racing.

Adults pay Ksh.3000 for 10 minutes and Ksh.5000 for 20 minutes. This is also a haven for children and their rates are way lower, with a blast of other merry activities for the kids on the mall.

2. Whistling Moran’s, Athi River

Athi River is in Machakos County about an hour’s drive from Nairobi City. The Whistling Moran is Second on the list because it has the largest racing lanes in the whole of Africa. It is away from the City with topnotch private facilities and the most scenic landscapes you will ever see in the Karting world. The tracks are 8 meters wide. You get to enjoy the double-engine Karts if you are a speed maniac and a slopping kind of track that gives the elevated illusion. Since it is tucked away in the Machakos, about 4 kilometers off the main road on a rough drive, your travel agent should particularly arrange your transport. Come Travel Kenya is best at ensuring that you get to enjoy your outdoor activities without hiccups.

Should we be heading to Machakos after the Safari around the City to cool off or we check out…

3. The TGRV Circuit at Maai Mahiu First?

A whooping 1.2-kilometer long track awaits you and your adrenaline. The Best bit of racing here, is you get to enjoy amazing landscapes and the Great Rift Valley from the racing angle a spectacular sight.

Here you have options of going for 10 minutes, 15 minutes, and 30 minutes priced at Ksh.2800, Ksh. 3500 and Ksh.6000 respectively. There is room for group racing when prior arrangements are done. However, if you are out with friends and wish to compete then the best place would be…

4. The Redhill Karting

This is off Limuru Road, less than 30 30-minute drive from Nairobi City. You get to enjoy full bar and restaurant facilities and a private dome for your extended fun. This place is surprisingly serene and since it is off the City’s chaos, besides the hum of engines and screeching of tires, your friends will enjoy racing here. If they are a wild lot, then you can check out the …

5. GP Karting Langata

This is usually a bit crowded because it is the most affordable in the city. It is right after Carnivore so you can always check in after a wild safari drive in the National Park. Here you can race day and there are floodlights for night racing.  There are usually enough cars for group racing and you get to enjoy 10 warm-ups, 10 qualifying rounds, 10 Semi Final Laps, and 5 final laps for Ksh.2500 per person for 8 to 10 persons. The tracks are standard and the cars are perfectly maintained. You will be safe chasing after or being chased by friends here.

6. The Thunder Karts High Octane Racing

The names tell you everything. This is a place of pure speed bliss. It is located near Mang’u Boys and it has relatively new Go-Karts. This is a perfect place to bring family since they have family packages and they have Karting Supervisors for kids. You might want to race down your 9-year-old and see if he or she can beat you. Did you know that Karting is the best entry point for Formula 1 Car Racing? You could just ignite a passion for your child if not yourself.  Your family will also enjoy amazing landscapes here.

These are just a few places in Nairobi and close to Nairobi where you can Go Karting. My Favorite Karting Place is Mombasa Go Kart which is a few miles from Heller Park. The best bit of this is that you can always race at night when the breeze is gentle and the sun is resting its fierceness.  Check it out on Come Travel Kenya Limited’s website when we tell you about go-karting in Mombasa. So, when are we getting that adrenaline pumped high in Karting Race? Or should we go bowling?

Here are some commonly asked questions about go-karting

1. Is Go Karting Safe in Kenya

Yes. The tracks are standardized and the facility owners ensure that the cars are always in good condition.  There are enough safety kits.

2. Can Children Participate in a Go-Karting Race?

Yes. Most of the Karting Places have provisions for Children and the prices are lower.

3. Why is Go Karting very expensive?

A lot goes into maintaining the tracks and revamping the racing cars. Racing car parts are also expensive to replace and update.

4. What is the difference between Go Karting and GP Karting

There is no difference. Initially, the races were referred to as GP Karting. Now they are called Go Karting.

5. What’s the approximate speed limit for a Kart

50cc Karts can go up to 35Mph.

6. Can a First Timer Go Karting?

Yes. There are normally strict rules and instructions given before the race. One can learn to race in a short time and take off on their own.