🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Nairobi National Park
- ✓Giraffe Safari Center
- ✓David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- ✓Karen Blixen Museum
- ✓Maasai Market
- ✓Nairobi National Museum
- ✓Karura Forest
Nairobi
Nairobi
The safari capital, the gateway to Africa where wildlife and cities coexist. Kenya's vibrant capital offers an unparalleled blend of urban life and wilderness.
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Recommended Hotels in Nairobi
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (12 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hemingways Nairobi
- ★Fairmont The Norfolk
- ★Villa Rosa Kempinski
- ★Sarova Stanley
- ★Tribe Hotel
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Carnivore
¥¥¥Famous for all-you-can-eat grilled meats including game
•Talisman
¥¥¥Contemporary African cuisine in Karen
•Mama Oliech
¥Authentic Kenyan home cooking, famous for fish
•About Thyme
¥¥¥Farm-to-table modern European
🛍️ Shopping
- •Maasai Marketmarket
Authentic African crafts and souvenirs. Haggling expected.
- •Village Marketmall
Large shopping mall with international brands and local shops
- •Kazuri Beadsspecialty
Fair-trade ceramic bead jewelry made by local women
- •The Junction Mallmall
Modern shopping center with restaurants and cinema
💡 Travel Tips
- • Best time to visit Nairobi National Park is early morning (6-9am)
- • Book elephant orphanage visit in advance online
- • Carry cash for markets - most accept Kenyan Shillings
- • Uber is the safest way to get around the city
- • Karen and Langata areas are best for nature experiences
- • Avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
June - October, January - February
💰Daily Budget
$80-200/day
👥Popular With
Safari travelersNature loversBusiness travelers
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+3 (EAT)
💬Local Language
Swahili, English
💱Currency
KES (Kenyan Shilling)
📅Nairobi 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Wildlife in the City
🌅
Morning2h
🌿
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
💡 Feeding time is 11am. Book online in advance.
☀️
Afternoon2h
🌿
Giraffe Centre
💡 Feed giraffes from the platform. Great photo opportunity.
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Evening3h
🍜
Dinner at Carnivore
💡 Famous nyama choma experience. Vegetarian options available.
💡Tips
- •Combine city attractions with day trips to nearby game parks
- •Book safari vehicles through reputable operators
- •Carry binoculars for wildlife viewing
- •Dress in layers - mornings can be cool
- •Drink bottled water only