Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
Java House
1 Waiyaki Way
The River Café
Restaurant in a nice forest
Artcaffé Westgate
Mwanzi Road
The carnivore restaurant
Langata RoadOne of Kenya's best restaurants
Parks & Nature
Karura Forest
Trails, biking, nature, birds, monkeys, waterfalls
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadEnjoy and feed the giraffes.
Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadThe world's only national park in a city.
Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Langata RoadGet to see some of Kenya's wild animals
Arts & Culture
One Off Contemporary Art Gallery
lovely art gallery, open Tues - Sunday 11am - 5pm
I-Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdSee Kenya's natural history and archaeology.
Bomas of Kenya
See Kenya's various cultures
Great contemporary Kenyan and regional art.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Kuona Artists collective, Centre for the Visual Arts
Likoni CloseGreat contemporary Kenyan and regional art.
Essentials
Chandarana FoodPlus Roslyn Riviera
Limuru RoadCarrefour
Off Limuru RdDrinks & Nightlife
Brew Bistro Fortis
The Alchemist Bar
Parklands RoadIzeluleko zedolobha
Imishwana ewusizo
Common Kiswahili phrases
Sasa (Hi)
Habari/ Habari Yako (Hi, how are you?)
Ni bei ngapi? (How much (price) is it?)
Ninaenda town (I'm going to town)
Hospitali iko wapi? (Where is the hospital?)
Asante (Thankyou)
Kwaheri (bye)
Habari ya asabuhi? (Goodmorning)
Ni saa sita (It is 12 O'Clock)
Ukuzulazula
Uber are the best way to get around
Matatus (public transport vans) are cheap and convenient, but not especially safely driven and secure. If you ride them dont carry alot of cash or valuables, be aware of wallet/handbag.