Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
Java House - Kileleshwa
Great coffee, Cool place to hang out, free wifi
French Bakery & coffee shop.
Serves coffee, brunch, high tea & wonderful patisseries and savories.
18 locals recommend
Le Grenier À Pain
9 Riverside DriveFrench Bakery & coffee shop.
Serves coffee, brunch, high tea & wonderful patisseries and savories.
Eritrean coffee roast house.... Newest coffee house in Nairobi. Cosy, friendly, affordable with delicous and creative coffee offerings - eg expresso with ice cream :)
6 locals recommend
Kesh Kesh Cafe
375 Chaka RoadEritrean coffee roast house.... Newest coffee house in Nairobi. Cosy, friendly, affordable with delicous and creative coffee offerings - eg expresso with ice cream :)
Nyama Mama Delta
Kenyan food served in a creative and eclectic setting...
Zen Garden
Lower Kabete RoadBeautiful garden restaurant, good food, ambience, relaxing
Drinks & Nightlife
Alchemist Bar
Kaputei CourtDJ's, mixologists, live music, theme nights, lively atmosphere
Brew Bistro Fortis
Great beer, cocktails, food, music & ambience
Afrofusion restaurant & lounge, Kenyan vibe, live band
53 locals recommend
Kiza Restaurant & Lounge Nairobi
Galana RoadAfrofusion restaurant & lounge, Kenyan vibe, live band
Parks & Nature
Rothschild giraffe conservation centre, you observe, learn about them, hand feed and even kiss them :-)
There is a nature trail at the park too
356 locals recommend
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadRothschild giraffe conservation centre, you observe, learn about them, hand feed and even kiss them :-)
There is a nature trail at the park too
It's the national park within a city in the world, easily accessible, offers games drives to see the big five (Rhino, elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo) & has a safari walk...
420 locals recommend
Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadIt's the national park within a city in the world, easily accessible, offers games drives to see the big five (Rhino, elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo) & has a safari walk...
Elephant orphanage, observe baby elephants being fed & taken care of before being released back into nature...
56 locals recommend
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Elephant orphanage, observe baby elephants being fed & taken care of before being released back into nature...
Great for a morning or evening run....walking distance from the apartment
27 locals recommend
Arboretum station
Great for a morning or evening run....walking distance from the apartment
Organic farm in the Kenyan countryside, enjoy delicious home made lunch, pick vegetables of your choice in the farm, unique experience
Mlango Farm
Thingati AOrganic farm in the Kenyan countryside, enjoy delicious home made lunch, pick vegetables of your choice in the farm, unique experience
Arts & Culture
History, Beautiful farm house, setting for the Oscar winning film "Out of Africa" which is based on her life, interesting
150 locals recommend
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen RoadHistory, Beautiful farm house, setting for the Oscar winning film "Out of Africa" which is based on her life, interesting
Hand painted ceramic jewelry & pottery, Kazuri means 'small & beautiful, sustainable project that supports single mothers
34 locals recommend
Kazuri Beads
90 Langata RoadHand painted ceramic jewelry & pottery, Kazuri means 'small & beautiful, sustainable project that supports single mothers
Spectacular art collection from all over Africa, scenic views of Nairobi National park, culture
16 locals recommend
African Heritage House
Mombasa RoadSpectacular art collection from all over Africa, scenic views of Nairobi National park, culture
Cultural shows, music, dance, food, bomas (homes), showcasing the 42 tribes in Kenya
94 locals recommend
Bomas of Kenya
Cultural shows, music, dance, food, bomas (homes), showcasing the 42 tribes in Kenya
Open air market that on different days is located at various shopping malls and in the city centre over the weekend. Great for purchasing small artifacts/souvenirs to take back home.
63 locals recommend
Maasai Market
Open air market that on different days is located at various shopping malls and in the city centre over the weekend. Great for purchasing small artifacts/souvenirs to take back home.
Shopping
5 min from the apartments - has restaurants, pubs, supermarkets, shops, offices, butcheries, coffee shops etc
72 locals recommend
Lavington Mall
James Gichuru Road5 min from the apartments - has restaurants, pubs, supermarkets, shops, offices, butcheries, coffee shops etc
Walking distance from the apartment and has everything - supermarket, hair salon, groceries, coffee shop, pharmacy, ATM's, hardware store
49 locals recommend
Kasuku Center
Walking distance from the apartment and has everything - supermarket, hair salon, groceries, coffee shop, pharmacy, ATM's, hardware store
Coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, banks, clothing stores, book stores & everything in between
250 locals recommend
Yaya Centre
Argwings Kodhek RoadCoffee shops, pubs, restaurants, banks, clothing stores, book stores & everything in between
Everything Else
Open air market that on different days is located at various shopping malls and in the city centre over the weekend. Great for purchasing small artifacts/souvenirs to take back home.
63 locals recommend
Maasai Market
Open air market that on different days is located at various shopping malls and in the city centre over the weekend. Great for purchasing small artifacts/souvenirs to take back home.
KICC
Parliament RoadVisit the rooftop for amazing views of Nairobi City.