Guidebook for Nairobi
Shopping
Village Market has recently been expanded with many more shops, restaurants and bowling alley. It also has a gym and supermarkets.
125 locals recommend
The Village Market
Village Market has recently been expanded with many more shops, restaurants and bowling alley. It also has a gym and supermarkets.
Another new large shopping mall, it has several shops and lots of restaurants. It also has a large indoor and outdoor childrens area with rides and games. It quite often does live music in the evenings.
Two Rivers has a large Carrefour supermarket where you can get nearly anything you need, from electronics to food items.
164 locals recommend
Two Rivers Mall
Another new large shopping mall, it has several shops and lots of restaurants. It also has a large indoor and outdoor childrens area with rides and games. It quite often does live music in the evenings.
Two Rivers has a large Carrefour supermarket where you can get nearly anything you need, from electronics to food items.
A smaller shopping mall, it has a supermarket and some outdoor dining, quieter than other malls but a nice place to spend an hour or so, good for lunch and grocery shopping.
15 locals recommend
Rosslyn Riviera Mall
Limuru RoadA smaller shopping mall, it has a supermarket and some outdoor dining, quieter than other malls but a nice place to spend an hour or so, good for lunch and grocery shopping.
Parks & Nature
A large wooded forest area with large trails. There is also a waterfall which makes a good destination for the above.
Good for hiking, biking with various well kept trails. There are football pitches, tennis courts and other spaces. Also a very nice restaurant called River Cafe with views to the forest. Please note that entrance to Karura forest is around 800Ksh for foreigners.
253 locals recommend
Karura Forest
A large wooded forest area with large trails. There is also a waterfall which makes a good destination for the above.
Good for hiking, biking with various well kept trails. There are football pitches, tennis courts and other spaces. Also a very nice restaurant called River Cafe with views to the forest. Please note that entrance to Karura forest is around 800Ksh for foreigners.
Nairobi National Park has wildlife and viewpoints.
Currently $50 per person per day to visit. Vehicle required, most tracks are accessible by normal cars but a 4x4 is recommended on wet days.
44 locals recommend
Nairobi National Park Gate station
Nairobi National Park has wildlife and viewpoints.
Currently $50 per person per day to visit. Vehicle required, most tracks are accessible by normal cars but a 4x4 is recommended on wet days.
Off Magadi Road,the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage has daily feeding for orphaned young elephants at around 11am, you can get quite close to the elephants, great for families.
69 locals recommend
Elephant and Rhino Nursery
Off Magadi Road,the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage has daily feeding for orphaned young elephants at around 11am, you can get quite close to the elephants, great for families.
Nyumbi Road, Karen
Get up close to giraffes, feeding is allowed. Also some good walking trails nearby.
356 locals recommend
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadNyumbi Road, Karen
Get up close to giraffes, feeding is allowed. Also some good walking trails nearby.
A large freshwater lake, several of the hotels offer boat rides to view the animals, there are several hippos and fish eagles in the area.
33 locals recommend
Lake Naivasha
A large freshwater lake, several of the hotels offer boat rides to view the animals, there are several hippos and fish eagles in the area.
Arts & Culture
A large museum with lots of exhibits, great for families to spend a few hours at. It also has a small wildlife centre with animals. There is a cafe on the premises which serves food.
291 locals recommend
Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdA large museum with lots of exhibits, great for families to spend a few hours at. It also has a small wildlife centre with animals. There is a cafe on the premises which serves food.
Has various “Bomas” (traditional housing) on display.
Near the Galleria Mall which has shopping and restaurants.
25 locals recommend
The Bomas of Kenya
Has various “Bomas” (traditional housing) on display.
Near the Galleria Mall which has shopping and restaurants.
Sightseeing
There is a rooftop viewing area where you can see the whole of the city.
Price is 500 Ksh per person (non resident).
47 locals recommend
Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Harambee AvenueThere is a rooftop viewing area where you can see the whole of the city.
Price is 500 Ksh per person (non resident).
Drinks & Nightlife
The rooftop bar/nightclub has views over the area.
Based on Rhapta Street in Westlands.
8 locals recommend
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Rhapta RoadThe rooftop bar/nightclub has views over the area.
Based on Rhapta Street in Westlands.
A rooftop bar/restaurant/nightclub.
Based in Westlands on Woodvale Grove
105 locals recommend
Brew Bistro Fortis
A rooftop bar/restaurant/nightclub.
Based in Westlands on Woodvale Grove
An interesting large bar with pool tables, it usually has live music in the evenings.
Based in Parklands on Chiromo Lane.
47 locals recommend
K1 Klub House
An interesting large bar with pool tables, it usually has live music in the evenings.
Based in Parklands on Chiromo Lane.
Food Scene
Habesha Restaurant
Argwings Kodhek RoadAuthentic Ethiopian food
Based inside Karura forest, serves a range of good lunches and other meals. Has a small play area for children.
18 locals recommend
The River Café
Based inside Karura forest, serves a range of good lunches and other meals. Has a small play area for children.
Sierra Brasserie
Based on top floor of Yaya Centre