Guidebook for Nairobi
Sightseeing
National Park
Nairobi National Park has wildlife and viewpoints.
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).
The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage has daily feeding for orphaned young elephants at around 11am, you can get quite close to the elephants.
76 locals recommend
Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
off Magadi RdThe Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage has daily feeding for orphaned young elephants at around 11am, you can get quite close to the elephants.
Get up close to giraffes, feeding is allowed. Also some good walking trails nearby.
356 locals recommend
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadGet up close to giraffes, feeding is allowed. Also some good walking trails nearby.
Food Scene
Chengdu Impression
Riverside LaneLe Grenier À Pain
9 Riverside DriveThe Grove Restaurant
Avalon Tavern
Riverside DriveMAMBO ITALIA LAVINGTON
News Cafe Sarit Centre
Karuna RoadJava House
Ngong RoadForest location with good food.
Please note that entrance to Karura forest is around 800Ksh for foreigners, best to go as part of a day excursion to Karura forest.
18 locals recommend
The River Café
Forest location with good food.
Please note that entrance to Karura forest is around 800Ksh for foreigners, best to go as part of a day excursion to Karura forest.
Sierra Brasserie
Habesha Restaurant
Argwings Kodhek RoadDoes good Ethiopian food.
For You Chinese Restaurant Old
Gitanga RoadGood Chinese food.
Shopping
Lavington Mall
James Gichuru RoadVarious restaurants and shops
Has an Apple reseller plus other boutique shops. Various banks, restaurants, Safaricom etc.
128 locals recommend
Sarit Centre
Karuna RoadHas an Apple reseller plus other boutique shops. Various banks, restaurants, Safaricom etc.
Westgate Shopping Mall
18 Mwanzi RdVarious stores including Chandaria supermarket.
Has various shops and restaurants, a food court upstairs. There is a large Nakumatt on the ground floor. It also has a cinema with multiple screens showing new releases.
176 locals recommend
The Junction Mall
Kingara RoadHas various shops and restaurants, a food court upstairs. There is a large Nakumatt on the ground floor. It also has a cinema with multiple screens showing new releases.
Various restaurants, DIY shop, boutiques etc.
There is a small but good food court on 3rd floor that does Chinese, Indian and African cuisine.
Sierra Brasserie on the 4th floor is a good restaurant.
250 locals recommend
Yaya Centre
Argwings Kodhek RoadVarious restaurants, DIY shop, boutiques etc.
There is a small but good food court on 3rd floor that does Chinese, Indian and African cuisine.
Sierra Brasserie on the 4th floor is a good restaurant.
Essentials
Nakumatt Lavington
Naushad Merali DriveHas most products you will need, small bakery at the back.
Naivas Supermarket - Westlands
Waiyaki WayUchumi Supermarket
Nakumatt Ukay
Limuru RoadDrinks & Nightlife
Brew Bistro Fortis
Westlands
Various bars and restaurants.
K1 Klub House
Bar, pool hall.
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Rhapta RoadThe rooftop bar/nightclub has views over the area.
Parks & Nature
Good for hiking, biking with various well kept trails. A small waterfall is at the end of a 2km walk.
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
Good for hiking, biking with various well kept trails. A small waterfall is at the end of a 2km walk.
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.
Arts & Culture
Bomas of Kenya
Has various "Bomas" (traditional housing) on display.