Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
Artcaffe Junction
Kingara RoadClose to the apartment, wifi access, good coffee drinks
Alexandre Chocolatier - Yaya Center
Ring Road KilimaniGood baguettes and desserts.
The Manor 540
73 Kanjata RoadLocal food
Mama Oliech Restaurant
Marcus Garvey RoadLocal fish and accompaniments.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great sports bar.
Also has a Brazilian style fine dining churrascaria restaurant. A meat lover's delight with excellent salads and good wine selection.
Pampa Churrascaria Lavington
Kingara RoadGreat sports bar.
Also has a Brazilian style fine dining churrascaria restaurant. A meat lover's delight with excellent salads and good wine selection.
Good whiskey and cocktail bar. Excellent food. Live music Thursdays. Young expats hangout.
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J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen
Muthangari DriveGood whiskey and cocktail bar. Excellent food. Live music Thursdays. Young expats hangout.
Kiza Restaurant & Lounge Nairobi
Galana RoadBlack Diamond
B-CLUB
Galana RoadSightseeing
Center of the Central Business District. For a small tourist fee, access to the rooftop of the 28-storey tower gives you a bird's eyeview of the city of Nairobi's busy streets and political center as well as a perspective Nairobi's general urban layout plus a long view of the iconic Ngong Hills and Nairobi National Park.
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Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Harambee AvenueCenter of the Central Business District. For a small tourist fee, access to the rooftop of the 28-storey tower gives you a bird's eyeview of the city of Nairobi's busy streets and political center as well as a perspective Nairobi's general urban layout plus a long view of the iconic Ngong Hills and Nairobi National Park.
Iziko likaKaren Blixen
Karen RoadLocal women artisans creating the most stunning beaded jewellery.
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Kazuri Beads
90 Langata RoadLocal women artisans creating the most stunning beaded jewellery.
Parks & Nature
Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadLions, buffalo, zebra, giraffes, gazelles, birds.
Langata Botanical Gardens
Langata South RoadQuiet
Abandoned baby elephants and rhinos. Nature preserve.
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Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
off Magadi RdAbandoned baby elephants and rhinos. Nature preserve.
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadKiss a giraffe
Arts & Culture
I-Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdPresentations of Kenya's diverse tribes and cultures. Song and dance.
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Bomas of Kenya
Presentations of Kenya's diverse tribes and cultures. Song and dance.
Shopping
Fruits and vegetables, to sneakers and cowboy boots. Your all access local market where you can haggle on the price and enjoy rich interaction with local vendors.
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Toi Market
Fruits and vegetables, to sneakers and cowboy boots. Your all access local market where you can haggle on the price and enjoy rich interaction with local vendors.
Supermarket, coffee shops, local artisans market on the rooftop every Thursday
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The Junction Mall
Kingara RoadSupermarket, coffee shops, local artisans market on the rooftop every Thursday
Yaya Centre
Argwings Kodhek RoadBest green grocer and butcher in town
Getting Around
Dagoretti Corner
RoadAccess to local buses, minivans and motorcycles. Also taxis.