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Where to stay in Nairobi

Best time: Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct (dry seasons). Jul-Oct best for Masai Mara migration. Jan-Feb warm and dry.

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Top stays in Nairobi

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LIA Hotel & Training Centre★ 4.1

LIA Hotel & Training Centre

Karen

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Lukenya Getaway★ 4.1

Lukenya Getaway

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Kolping Conference Centre★ 4.1

Kolping Conference Centre

Karen

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Palm Airport Suites★ 4.1

Palm Airport Suites

Landimawe ward

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Lia Hotel & Training Centre★ 4.1

Lia Hotel & Training Centre

Karen

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Gelian Hotel Machakos★ 4.1

Gelian Hotel Machakos

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Longview Residences★ 4.1

Longview Residences

Karen

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Longview Suites★ 4.1

Longview Suites

Karen

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Konza City Tranzit Hotel★ 4.1

Konza City Tranzit Hotel

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Saboti Hotel★ 4.1

Saboti Hotel

Karen

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Thayu Farm Hotel★ 4.1

Thayu Farm Hotel

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Savannah Garden Resorts Limited★ 4.1

Savannah Garden Resorts Limited

Karen

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Nairobi on the map

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Nairobi, like a local

Don't miss

  • Nairobi National Park: Wild lions, giraffes, rhinos — with the city skyline behind them. Nowhere else in the world.
  • David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Baby elephants. Daily feeding at 11am. Book online.
  • Giraffe Centre: Feed giraffes from a raised platform. Great for families.
  • Karura Forest: 900 acres of forest inside the city. Run, bike, or walk. Peaceful escape.

Where to eat

  • Nyama choma (grilled meat): Go to Carnivore or any roadside joint. Goat is the move.
  • Mama Oliech: Legendary fish and ugali. Obama ate here. Enough said.
  • K'Osewe Ranalo Foods: Luo cuisine. Fish, ugali, sukuma wiki. Packed with locals — always a good sign.

Do this

  • Masai Mara safari: 2-3 day trip. The wildebeest migration (Jul-Oct) is a once-in-a-lifetime event.
  • Nairobi's nightlife — Westlands: Live music, rooftop bars, Afro-house. Thursday-Saturday nights.
  • A matatu ride: Graffiti-covered minibuses blasting music. The heartbeat of Nairobi transport.

Local tips

  • Get an M-Pesa SIM (Safaricom) at the airport. You'll need it: most things run on mobile money.
  • Nairobi traffic is brutal. Budget 1-2hrs for cross-city trips during rush hour.
  • Altitude is 1,795m: it's cooler than you expect. Bring a jacket for evenings.
  • Java House and Artcaffe are the reliable cafe chains for coffee and wifi.

Know before you go

Best time

Jan-Feb, Jun-Oct (dry seasons). Jul-Oct best for Masai Mara migration. Jan-Feb warm and dry.

Getting around

Uber/Bolt are the way. Matatus (minibuses) are cheap and authentic but chaotic. BRT (Thika Road) improving. Traffic is intense — avoid rush hour.

Airport

NBO

Language

English + Swahili (both official). Sheng (slang) is everywhere. English works fine.

Money

KES (shilling). M-Pesa is everywhere — more common than cash in many places. Cards at malls and hotels.

Safety

Be street-smart. Don't walk with your phone out. Use Uber at night. Westlands, Karen, Lavington are expat-friendly. CBD can be hectic — keep valuables hidden.

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