21 beautiful first date locations you need to know about

I met someone at a festival earlier this year. Sparks flew, and we exchanged phone numbers. After some witty banter and meme exchanging via WhatsApp, he finally set the first date. A lunch date!

Honestly, I wasn’t overly excited. Is there anything more boring than a lunch date? First, there are absolutely zero chances of getting tipsy. It is an overly intimate way of getting to know someone. Besides, one has to act proper, perfect, and poised! Doesn’t it simply scream out interview vibes to you? Wait, am I being mean?

First Date Ideas You’ll Both love

Explore the great outdoors. Preferably any of my suggestions on the best places to go on dates in Nairobi. If things go well, go for dinner on date two. Although  I trust you’ll be back here to try out the rest on my list

Play Tourist

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Grab your potential significant other and play tourist in your city. Get to know your date and Nairobi city simultaneously

TOURISTY THINGS TO DO ON A FIRST DATE IN NAIROBI
Gauge your potential babes appetite at Craves Kitchen located in Kikuyu Town
Kiss a giraffe in preparation at the Giraffe Centre
Go on a game drive or walk through the Nairobi National Park
Book A Nairobi City Tour With Chinku Travels

Paint The City Red

I feel like this is among my preferred first date ideas in Nairobi. Taking a boozy tour to reduce the first date jitters.

Also read: 9 Unusual Places To Hold A Birthday Party

FUN FIRST DATE IDEAS IN NAIROBI
ATTEND A WINE TASTING EVENT E.G WINE LIFE BY LIFE STYLE @WINELIFEKENYA ON INSTAGRAM
Most involve an interactive educative session with the host on the history of wine and an art exhibition.
CHEZ SONIA WINE BAR
GRAB DRINKS AT SPASSO LOCATED AT KAREN LANDMARK
Ps. The view is breathtaking. I highly recommend ordering the heavenly “sex on the beach” cocktail during happy hour. Thank me later.
SING KAROEKE
Choose eachother’s songs

Pant Away/ Together

Attend a work out session with your date. It is an odd first date idea. There won’t be time for talking while trying to keep up with a gym instructor. Especially with sweat dripping all over your bodies. But the experience will surely give you something to talk about.

Plan A Daytrip Outside Nairobi

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There are so many places to go for a first date in Kenya. The first date in Nairobi would typically involve a cute restaurant, some interview questions, and a few drinks. Meanwhile, a day trip outside the city will guarantee new memories and shared adventure.

FIRST DATE DAY TRIP IDEAS
Visit The Gorgeous Muna Tree Cafe at Brakenhurst Hotel in Tigoni
Picnic at Waterfalls Inn, Tigoni
Have Breakfast at Craves Kitchen in Kikuyu.
Browse Craves Kitchen mini library while enjoying their epic menu and free wifi
Brunch at Lemon Valley Farm in Elementaita.
Swim, hike ,ride a horse at the farm, only 2 and 1/2 hours away from Nairobi
Cycle at Hell’s Gate National Park then have lunch at Buffalo Mall in Naivasha
Relax and Swim at Berra Hotel in Ngong
Take in the sun at Small World Country Club in Athi River
Go Water Rafting at Havila Resort in Sagana

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Picnic Vibes

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Grab dessert/ ice-cream and take a walk in the park, better yet, pack a picnic basket and surprise your date. Karura forest is among the many beautiful and affordable place to take a girl on a date in Nairobi.

Ps, carry a Maasai blanket, order from a good restaurant or pack sandwiches, fruits, wine, carry some cups ,serviettes and water, flowers etc.

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Perfect Your Art Vocabulary

Visiting one of many art museums in Nairobi is a great first date idea.  Not only will it make you appear more cultured but score you some points with your date.

One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, Rosslyn
Roweini Art Gallery, Rosslyn Rivierra Mall
Photizo Art Gallery, Valley Arcade

It’s safe to say you and your potential S.O. have been on a million coffee dates, but have you ever been to an animal shelter? Probably not. What other fun first date ideas do you have? Share with us in the comment section