Nairobi Kenya

Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway. The town quickly grew to replace Mombasa as the capital of Kenya in 1907.

Nairobi city has stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a diverse culinary scene. One of the main draws of Nairobi is its proximity to some of the world’s most stunning natural wonders. While in Nairobi you will see some of Kenya’s most charismatic animals in their natural habitats on the outskirts of the city. 

Highlights

• Visit the Giraffe Center
• Visit Bomas of Kenya
• Visit Nairobi National Museum
• Karen Blixen museum visits
• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
• Nairobi Safari Walk adventure
• Shop at the Masai Village Market
• Have Nyama choma at the Carnivore
• Visit Mamba Village
• Sunset view from K.I.C.C Helipad

Climate

February is the hottest month in Nairobi with an average temperature of 21°C and the coldest is July at 17°C with the most daily sunshine. The wettest month is April with an average of 130mm of rain but the rains rarely last for the entire day meaning you can visit all year round.

Getting Around Nairobi

We recommend hiring a private car with a driver or a taxi with a driver who knows well how to manoeuvre amongst the tough driving environment of Nairobi as the city can be full of traffic and getting around by public means can be tricky.

Where To Stay

Nairobi hotels are meant to provide an oasis for your senses. Their upscale amenities and exquisite decor give you a break from the monotonous lifestyle that is most often typical of everyday life, below are some of the best places to stay in Nairobi according to our guest Reviews.

• The Giraffe manor
• Four points Nairobi Airport
• The Emakoko
• Eka hotel
• Ole sereni