Nairobi is a fun-packed city, thanks to the hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied visitors and Kenyans. So, after a long week of hard work, head over to Two Rivers Mall for an adventurous day full of fun activities if you want some excitement in your life. Keep reading to discover the fun activities at Two Rivers Mall and their prices.
The Two Rivers Mall is open to the public every day from 9 am till late and offers recreational activities and a diverse food and shopping experience for children and adults. The shopping complex also includes commercial and residential developments.
Where is Two Rivers Mall located in Nairobi?
The Two Rivers Mall is along Limuru Road, in the Ruaka residential and commercial area. It is the largest mall in Nairobi, slightly below 70,000 square meters, covering almost 12 acres.
The Ruaka residential area is a fast-growing town, with most residents being young middle-class families and individuals. Two Rivers Mall is also next to the posh suburbs of Rosslyn and Runda, popular with expatriates or tourists visiting and living in Nairobi, Kenya.
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List of fun activities at Two Rivers Mall
Here are the fun activities you can indulge in at the Two Rivers Mall funscapes theme park.
The Ferris Wheel ride
- Charges: Kshs.500 per person per ride.
Flume Ride
- Charges: Kshs.500 per person per ride.
Airborne Shot
- Charges: Kshs.500 per person per ride.
Drop Tower
- Charges: Kshs.500 per person per ride.
Aqua Play
- Charges: Free for children under 12 years only.
Sports Bar
- Charges: As per the meal and drinks menu.
Acrobats Show
- Charges: Free entertainment.
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Two Rivers Mall Contacts
You can contact the Two Rivers Mall Funscapes theme park at +254 709 190 508 for events at the theme park or private fun activities bookings.
Email: customerservice@tworivers.co.ke.
How to get to Two Rivers Mall by Matatu
One can easily access the Two Rivers Mall by private car, taxi, or using a matatu, the common public transport system in Nairobi.
To get to Two Rivers Mall by Matatu from the Nairobi CBD, use the public transport vehicles at the Khoja Mosque bus station.
You will find the bus station at the junction of Tom Mboya Street and River Road, next to the Nairobi Fire Station.
Board a vehicle with route marker number 106 heading to the Banana area. The route number is usually written on a board atop the bus or matatu about to leave the station.
Ask the bus conductor, the person collecting the bus fare, to let you out at the Two Rivers bus stop.
Depending on the hour, the fare price ranges between Kshs.50 to Kshs.100. Peak hours are busy with the highest fares as residents commute to and from work in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Off-peak hours are between 10 am and 3 pm, the cheapest time to use public transport to visit the Two Rivers Mall.
Once you alight from the bus, the Two Rivers Mall will be on your right. The main entrance gate is a short walk away, about 100 meters from the road.
There is no entrance fee to access the Two Rivers Mall. You will only undergo a friendly bag, body scan, or search from the security team.
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Two Rivers Mall Layout
This is one of the largest malls in East and Central Africa. Unfortunately, I have gotten lost in the mall and at the basement parking lot, several times when there.
And I am not the only one. There have been instances where people have found themselves lost within the Two Rivers shopping mall.
The contemporary shopping and recreation complex is spread out on several floors or levels for the ultimate shopping and dining experience.
The fun activities theme park is located at one end of the mall, on the outdoor grounds off the food court section. It is dominated by current Africa’s largest Ferris Wheel ride.
One can access the Funscapes theme park at Two Rivers Mall from the ground floor entrance of the building.
Entrance to the theme park is free, but you will have to pay if you want to participate in the fun activities at the payment booth located next to the gate.
Frequently asked questions about Two Rivers Mall.
1. What are the Two Rivers Mall activities charges?
The fun activities at the Two Rivers Mall vary in price depending on various factors. For example, kids’ activities such as bumper cars, electric car rides, and VR games range from Kshs.400 to Kshs.1000 per time spent.
However, the four main fun activities at the Funscapes Two Rivers Mall Theme Park have a fixed charge of Kshs.500 per head.
2. How much is it to ride the Ferris Wheel at Two Rivers?
The Ferris Wheel at Two Rivers Mall rotates twice for about 17 minutes for Kshs.500 per person for one complete ride.
3. How much is the Eye of Kenya?
The popular name for the Ferris Wheel at Two Rivers Mall is the Eye of Kenya, as you can view a large part of the city from the highest point. A ride is Kshs.500 per person for both children and adults.
4. Who owns Two Rivers Mall?
The Two Rivers Mall is part of the Centum Group, which holds 58% of the Two Rivers Development Limited’s shareholding. The majority shareholder, Centum Group, is among the largest investment firms in East Africa.
The other shareholders of Two Rivers Development Limited are AVIC-JWHC of China, which hold 39%, and ICDC Corporation at 3%.
5. Why is the mall called Two Rivers?
The Two Rivers Mall was built on land that sits at the junction of the Ruaka Rui River and The Gachie River. The river passes outside the expansive mall and is a water source for the green vegetation and trees growing along the road to the mall.
6. Is there accommodation at the Two Rivers Mall?
Yes. The Two Rivers Mall includes the contemporary City Lodge Hotel that offers all hotel amenities, including conference facilities. In addition, visitors to the mall can make their visit an overnight stay and enjoy the local tourist attractions visits that the hotel arranges around Nairobi.
7. Is there Go Karting at Two Rivers Mall?
Yes. The Two Rivers Mall has a Go-Kart track next to the theme park. Madmax Karting offers kids and adults a fun, speed, and thrill racing experience. One can arrive, drive, or make reservations for corporate, competitive, and party packages.
Charges for one to drive a go-kart at Two Rivers Mall Madmax Karting depend on time spent and day of the week.
Monday – Thursday
- 2,300 per person for 10 minutes.
- 3,800 per person for 20 minutes.
- 5,300 per person for 30 minutes.
- 9,300 per person for 60 minutes.
Friday – Sunday and Public Holidays
- 2,800 per person for 10 minutes.
- 4,800 per person for 20 minutes.
- 6,300 per person for 30 minutes.
- 11,300 per person for 60 minutes.
You can contact Madmax Karting at Two Rivers Mall at +254 700 007 766 or +254 700 007 788. Email: info@madmax.co.ke.
Conclusion
Two Rivers Mall is a must-visit whenever you are in Nairobi and searching for places to make merry and entertain your family or friends. We’ve shared just a few fun activities at Two Rivers Mall and their prices, but there is more for you to explore. The prices for the fun activities are affordable, but the Ferris Wheel ride makes the visit worthwhile.
In addition, you will get to have an uninterrupted panoramic view of Nairobi city. Finally, visit Two Rivers Mall in the late afternoon with a loved one for a fantastic sunset view of the city’s horizon.
