Nairobi
Nairobi is the regional hub and the arrival point for almost every Kenyan trip, with a national park holding rhino and lion on the city's southern edge. Conservation centres and the Karen Blixen museum fill a day between flights. Traffic is heavy, so plan generous transfer times.
How long to stay
June to October and January to February.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Nairobi yet
Is Nairobi right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Nairobi is known for.
Great for
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
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Top things to do
Giraffe Centre
Entrance $15 · VerifiedNairobi
A conservation centre for the endangered Rothschild's giraffe, with a raised platform for feeding at eye level.
Nairobi National Park
Entrance $60 · VerifiedNairobi
A fenced savannah park on the city boundary holding black rhino, lion, giraffe and buffalo, with the skyline visible behind the plains.
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