Visit & enquire
Come and seeit for yourself
Site visits run Monday to Friday. Send your date first and they'll tell you straight away whether it's still open.
Availability
Check your date
Fill this in and WhatsApp opens with your details already written out. Camilla Gardens come back to you with whether the date is free and what it would cost.
This is an enquiry only. No date is held and nothing is confirmed until they say so.
Call or WhatsApp
Site visits
Monday to Friday, from 8am. Message ahead so someone can walk you round both grounds.
Getting there
Dagoretti Road, Karen
Camilla Gardens sits on Dagoretti Road in Karen, on the western edge of Nairobi — a short way along from the KCB Karen branch and close to St Elizabeth Boys High School. Easy to reach, with secure parking on site for your guests.
Parking
Secure on-site parking with attendants on duty for the whole event, included in every hire.
Site visits
Monday to Friday, from 8am. Message ahead on WhatsApp so someone is free to show you both grounds.
Exact pin
Ask for a location pin on WhatsApp when you arrange your visit — it drops you at the gate.
Before you ask
The questions couples actually ask
Do you have both a church and a reception ground?
Yes — that's the main reason couples choose Camilla Gardens. The ceremony lawn and the reception lawn are on the same site, so your guests walk between them instead of driving. Both are included in the grounds hire.
Is a noise permit included, and is there a curfew?
The noise / NEMA permit for your event is obtained by Camilla Gardens and included in the hire — you don't have to arrange it yourself.
Karen is residential, so there are limits on sound levels and on how late music can run. A few couples have been caught out by this, so ask the team for the exact cut-off time that applies to your date and plan the programme around it.
What happens if it rains?
Nearly every event here runs under a marquee, so rain on the day itself is rarely the problem. The thing to plan for is the ground: these are natural lawns and garden paths, and after heavy rain the walkways can get soft.
If your date falls in the long rains, mention it when you enquire — the team can advise on where to site the marquee and what to tell guests about footwear.
Can I bring my own caterer and decorator?
You have both options. The Wedding Grounds Package is the grounds on their own, which is what couples take when they already have their own suppliers. The Silver, Gold and Platinum packages include tents, decor, catering, cake, photography, DJ and MC arranged by Camilla Gardens.
Confirm with the team what a grounds-only hire allows for outside suppliers before you sign anything with a caterer.
Is there water and power on site?
Yes. Water and electricity are included in the hire, which covers caterers, sound and lighting. Washroom facilities come with cleaners on duty and toiletries provided.
How many guests can you take?
Up to 600. Packages are quoted in bands — 100, 150, 200, 300, 400 and 500 guests — so it helps to have a rough number before you call. See the capacity bands.
How do I actually book a date?
Send an enquiry with your date and rough guest number. Camilla Gardens confirm whether the date is free and send you a quote. Nothing on this website holds a date, and no deposit or payment is taken here — that's all arranged directly with them.
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