NAIROBI
Nairobi ‘The City Under the Sun’, capital of Kenya located in highlands (1,680 m) is a place of great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character. With almost 4 million of people, Nairobi is one of few cities with a National Park near the urban centre.
Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (international and domestic flights)
Wilson Airports (domestic flights)
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Matatu Station in CBD.
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Transport around the city by UBER, BOLT or Safeboda.
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Do not walk in the darkness.
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Tourism
KICC rooftop (1.000KES)
Uhuru Park
David Shieldrick’s Elephant Orphanage
Giraffe Centre
Nairobi National Park
PAWA (cultural centre)
National Museum
Mamba Villae & Ostrich Farm
Karen Blixen Museum
Karura Forest
Arboretum
Markets
Masai Market. See locations here.
Toi Market
JJ Textiles
K1 Flea Market (Sundays)
Utamaduni Craft Centre
Gikomba Market (careful!!/for fabrics)
Alchemist Flea Market (Sundays)
Spinner’s Web
Ganha MARKET
Hilton's ground-floor shops in CBD.
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Bars/Clubs
J’s (Thursday)
Casablanca
The Alchemist (food corner, culture activities and disco)
Brew Bistro (Fridays)
Blue Door (Fridays)
New Wave International (local/reggae)
Havana (drinks)
K1 (Sundays)
Muze
Mollys (shots)
Black Diamond
Kiza
Temple (techno/once a month)
Tribeka (karaoke)
The Nest (at Tribe Hotel)
Kengele’s (football and disco)
Gypsies Bar
Dagoz (local/live music)
Gondwana at Captain’s Terrace (electronic music/one Sunday per month)
Flamingo Casino
Myfair Casino
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Galleries
Kuona Trust Center for Visual Arts (live music once a month)
The Nairobi Gallery
Go Down Arts Center (concert once a month)
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Restaurants
Ethiopian
Habesha
Asmara
Abyssinia
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Indian
Haandi
Sanjha Chulha
Open House
Hashmis
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Italian
Mambo Italia
Cage Concerto
Osteria
Trattoria
La Salumeria
360 Degrees
Mediterraneo
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Local
Atlantis
Coco Jambo (billiards)
Manor 540
Roadhouse Grill
Kilimanjaro
Tamambo
Nyama Mama
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Lebanese
Cedar’s
The Phoenician
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Various
Java House
Pizza Inn
Inti (Peruano & rooftop)
Charlies Bistro CBD
Under the radar
Seven
Fogo Gaucho (buffet)
JS Karen (live music Sundays)
Urban Eatery Wings (watch football matches)
Tapas Ceviche Bar
River Café (Karura Forest)
Talisman in Karen
Tamarind Tree Hotel
About Thyme
Bao Box (boarding games)
Carnivore. Buffet of local meats.
Mercado
Arbor
Mama Rocks Burgers
Ankole
Sierra Brasserie
La Tasca (Spanish)
Boho Eatery in Karen.
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Chinese / Japanese
Misono
Furosato
Cheka Japanese Izakaya
Silk Noodles (cerca de Yaya Center)
Canton Snacks
For You Chinese Restaurant Old
Chekafe
Taste of China (rooftop)
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Coffees
ArtCaffe
Connect Coffee
Attibassi CoffeeLe Grenier à Pain
Kesh Kesh Café
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Tattoos
Barry Arts Tattoo Studio
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Shopping Centers
Westgate
Village Market
Karen Hub
Junction Mall
Jaja
Two Rivers
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Supermarkets
Carrefour
Chandarana
Quickmart
Prestige
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What to do Nairobi surroundings
Kitengela
Ngong Hills hiking.
Nairobi Maraton (October)
Karting
Paintball
Cinema Westgate or Juction Mall.
Bowling Village Market
Rockodrome (Parklands)
Meet Kibera social projects such as PutASmileOnAchildFace
Visit UN offices.
Tea plantations in Limuru (1 hour from Nairobi). Ride a bike or a horse, visit Kiambethu Tea Farm, a typical British farm. More info here.
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