Nairobi: Best Things to Do

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Nairobi Safari Walk, Karen Blixen Museum, and Karura Forest are the popular destination in Nairobi

For coffee lovers, Tin Roof Cafe or Artcaffe is the best choice if you want to feel cozy atmosphere

Stay in Radisson Blu Hotel or Kahama Hotel is the right choice at a reasonable price

African Heritage House, Giraffe Centre and Ngong Hills is the famous tourism place that tourists should visit and take a picture in Nairobi

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SHOPPING

The Hub Karen is one of the best shopping mall in this town. Here, tourists will find out many stores and restaurants. The Maasai Market is the traditional market in there. In this place, tourists will find many souvenirs made by locals.

The Hub Karen

shopping mall

Address : Dagoretti Rd, Nairobi City, Kenya

The Maasai Market

Market

Address : Slip Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

FOOD & DRINK

Githieri is the most popular authentic food in this city. This food is a mix of beans and maize. Changaa known as Chang'aa is the authentic drink from Kenya. This drink made from fermentation and distillation from grains like millet, maize, and sorghum.

CULTURE

Kitenge is a cotton cloth that only worn during ceremonies and non-official occasions. In there, local people use dark red to symbolize their love for the earth.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit Nairobi is July through October and also January and February. This is because the weather is good without excessive rains.

SIGHTSEEING

Established 1946, Nairobi Safari Walk is the national park in Kenya. This park located 7 kilometers south of the center of Nairobi. Here, tourists will find a diverse wildlife population.

Nairobi Safari Walk

Elevated wooden boardwalk winding through a safari park with lions, rhinos, cheetahs, and leopards

Address : National Park, Nairobi City, Kenya

DOWNTOWN

Karen Blixen Museum is a former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen. This place located 10 km with Nairobi. Here, tourists will see museum about some animals.

Karen Blixen Museum

A museum

Address : Karen Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

HOTEL

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill is one of the best choice to stay. This hotel provides breakfast in the morning as the service. Kahama Hotel is an affordable hotel that tourists can find in this city. With a cozy atmosphere, tourists will enjoy being in this hotel.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Hotel

Address : Elgon Road, Kenya

Kahama Hotel

Hotel

Address : Murang'a Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

RESTAURANT

Talisman is one of the most visited restaurants in Nairobi. This restaurant provides a fusion of European, Pan-Asian, and African cuisine. Harvest Restaurant is a restaurant famous with their seafood. Here, tourists will find vegetarian food.

Talisman

Good cocktails · Comfortable · Relaxing

Address : Ngong Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Harvest Restaurant

Comfortable · Relaxing · Suitable for children

Address : Limuru Rd, Village Market, Nairobi, Kenya

CAFE

Tin Roof Cafe located in the Souk. This cafe offers Ottolenghi salad as the recommended menu. Here, tourists will find smoothies, vegan food, and fresh jus. Artcaffe is one of the famous cafes. This cafe serves Italian and European authentic food and drink.

Tin Roof Cafe

Comfortable · Casual · Vegetarian menu choices

Address : 70, Nairobi, Kenya

Artcaffe

Casual · Suitable for children · Group

Address : Nairobi, Kenya

BAR AND NIGHTLIFE

Brew Bistro is one of the popular bars in this town. Not only beer and cocktails, but this restaurant also offers delicious local and international gourmet meals. Mulberry Project at The Alchemist is a bar that have a good recommendation from local people. It is because the bar has an amazing place with a good bartender.

Brew Bistro

Late night dishes · Good cocktails · Comfortable

Address : Piedmont Plaza, 671 Ngong Rd, Nairobi City, Kenya

Mulberry Project at The Alchemist

Happy hour food · Outdoor seating

Address : Parklands Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

INTERESTING PLACE

Ngong Hills located southwest of Nairobi. Tourists will see the amazing scenery. Karura Forest is the forest managed by the Kenya Forest Service. Here, tourists will find the one the only cafe that is the river cafe. Then, tourists will enjoy the amazing view.

Ngong Hills

Top of the mountain

Address : Kenya

Karura Forest

Forest

Address : Nairobi, Kenya

INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT

African Heritage House is the best spot if the tourist wants to take a picture. Find out the beautiful architecture. Giraffe Centre is the place that tourists want to see giraffe directly. Take a picture with a giraffe will be great memories to have.

African Heritage House

Heritage House

Address : Mombasa Road, Mlolongo, Kenya

Giraffe Centre

Nature preserve

Address : Duma Rd, Nairobi, Kenya