City: Nairobi
Top Things to do in Nairobi
What to do and see in Nairobi, Kenya: The Best Things to do
Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. Music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle, and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Maasai watering hole. Top sights include the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and the black rhinos of Nairobi National Park. The compact city center is safe to walk in and taxis make other areas accessible.
Restaurants in Nairobi
1. Nairobi National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,321 reviews
Noble black rhinos are the highlight of this amazing park, Kenya’s first national park and a local treasure.
Reviewed By nualap2014
As you travel through Nairobi National Park's 45 square miles, you'll find it hard to believe that you are in a modern city. The city's skyline in the distance, is the only reminder. The park is teeming with wildlife, all protected by aircraft overhead and discreet armed guards. You can expect to see lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes and many others animals and birds, roaming in the grassy plains under the occasional acacia tree. If you don't have time for a full scale safari, when you visit Kenya you'll be glad you visited Nairobi National Park.
2. Giraffe Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,125 reviews
It is a place that seeks to secure our environment. Our main work is to carry out environment conserving initiatives. The care for giraffes that are endangered is one of the conservation activities that we do.
Reviewed By travelwithshreya - Phitsanulok, Thailand
Giraffe center is the best sanctuary for the rare Rothschild giraffe. Giraffe Center is a breeding, research, and conservation center where you can learn about Rothschild giraffes and get the opportunity to feed giraffes.
3. Ngong Hills
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By frugaltrotter_ke - Nairobi, Kenya
The Trip is Fun. If you want to just see the turbines, do not go all the way to Corner Baridi, just drive up to the Turbines...But where is the fun in that? Turbines are boring. Go for the Hike. Entrance Fee is KES. 200 per adult head. Do not Bring kids for the hike, you will curse them after the first hill. Carry Snicker Bars and Water, not Soda and Crisps/biscuits. Have Light Sweaters even on a sunny day. It gets quite windy once you get to the Highest Point (hill 4). DO NOT be misled, there are more than 7 Hills and Serious Climbs and Descents. Have light sShoes with good grip and Start off Early. Around 10am is the best time to start the hike when the sun isn't beating down on you too hard. With a good pace and no breaks, it will take you 3 hours from Corner Baridi to The Turbines. There’s no need for armed escort if you are a group of more than 5. Carry loose change to buy beads from local kids and support them. Quite friendly little fellas. If you have vertigo, stick close to your partners, there are some places you will wish you never went for the hike. The Views are breath taking along the way. When Starting off, use the phone masts as markers or targets. There are no directions once you pass the check-in gate. Do not try to use maps me or those fancy hiking apps...waste of phone battery. Speaking of Phones, Carry a Good Camera. There may be Buffaloes along the way but do not stop to ogle at them, they don't like it. Keep Moving. DO NOT LITTER THE FOREST.
4. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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4.5 based on 6,533 reviews
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) Elephant Nursery in Nairobi National Park provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the DSWT. The Nursery provides the first stage in the hand-rearing and development of milk dependent baby elephants. Once they graduate from the Nursery, aged 2-3 years, the elephants move to one of the DSWT's Reintegration Centres in Tsavo East National Park, from where they will ultimately return to the wild.
Reviewed By marianne333607 - New Jersey, United States
What a wonderful elephant orphanage,also home to an 11 year old blind rhino!!Hearing the narrator talk about each elephant's history and seeing them romp and play was a memorable experience.What a joy!!!!!!
5. Karura Forest
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4.5 based on 1,032 reviews
The Karura Forest Reserve is an urban upland forest on the outskirts of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This remarkable geographical location and natural resource is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world fully within a city limits. It covers an area of about 1,000 ha (2,500 ac) and today is a shining example of how country-based corporate social responsibility and individual philanthropy can serve to secure and protect a country's natural resources. The forest offers eco-friendly opportunities for Kenyans and visitors to enjoy a leafy green respite from the hustle and bustle of the city to walk, to jog, or simply to sit quietly and experience the serenity of nature in all its diversity.
Reviewed By lauramtorino - Turin, Italy
Beautiful forest, quiet and peaceful, with well marked trails, small lakes, a nice waterfall. Ideal to spend time far from the hustle and bustle of the city
6. The Hub Karen
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
The Hub Karen Mall is a premier shopping mall located in the beautiful leafy suburbs of Karen Nairobi catering to unique experiences and aims to trigger three of our five senses – Taste, Color and Sound all while placing importance on Real Estate in The Service of the Community. The HUB Karen is all about experience – The Hub is an environment where you can spend the whole day with all your needs being under one roof; from fashion, to entertainment, to fine dining and beyond. The Hub hosts both local and international retailers all while supporting small businesses. The Hub Karen has been developed over two phases, the first phase being a 35,000sqm gross area (excluding parking), featuring a retail, offices, medical, wellness centre which opened on February 4th 2016; phase 2 will include more parking and a hotel/conference centre. A skilled and experienced management company, Broll Property Group Kenya Ltd has been appointed to manage the complex with the mandate to achieve international standards.
Reviewed By freakmatata - Karen, Kenya
Perfect gateway place for you, your friends or with family. Located in a prime serene environment. Totally my preferred place to be.
7. Karen Village
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Ginanah - Nairobi, Kenya
So much talent. So much talent.This is a place for you if you love local*. There are so many young people with initiatives and businesses that are so out of this world, it made me realize the untapped potential here in Kenya.
8. Nairobi National Museum
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4.0 based on 1,389 reviews
The Nairobi National Museum is the flagship brand for the National Museums of Kenya. Located on Museum Hill, the museum showcases Kenya's rich Heritage with four distinct themes representing Kenya's Culture, Nature, History and Contemporary Art.Other attractions within the compound include the Snake Park and Botanical Gardens as well as a State of the Art Auditorium that occasionally hosts concerts, film shows and other events.Dining and shopping facilities await you after your tour with us in our commercial wing. Enjoy your visit with us at the National Museum.
Reviewed By gina1230 - Carlsbad, United States
We are a family of five and not big museum people however we spent just over 1 1/2 hour here. We did on our first day arriving to Kenya ( maybe time of year & day ) Friday @ 10am but the place was filled with kids on school trip, didn’t bother us if anything it added to the experience as lots of the kids were fascinated with my very pale kids ... the school kids wanted to say hi , shake hands & take pictures with my kids. We started our Safari the next day and this was a great way of getting a quick history of Kenya so that we were ready and knowledgeable for what lay ahead. We said no to the guide and that suited us as we didn’t want to go slow. There was lots of information written in English beside the displays which was perfect amount of info for us. We also went quickly through the snake house ... one of the workers took out one of the bigger snakes and I got great pictures of everyone with it.
9. Karen Blixen Museum
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4.0 based on 2,167 reviews
This is the beautiful farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1914 and 1931, until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies.
Reviewed By marcodiserramarrocco - Rome, Italy
Karen Blixen Museum, located 10 km outside of Nairobi, "at the foot of the Ngong Hills", is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her 1937 book Out of Africa which chronicles life at the estate. The house was donated by the Danish government in 1964 to the new Kenyan government as an independence gift and was opened to the public in 1986, following the popularity of the 1985 movie, Out of Africa, multiple Oscars winning film. Iconic place very well kept wonderful gardens. It is one of the unmissable and "must-see" places to visit when in Kenya
10. The Village Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 542 reviews
East Africa's largest entertainment and shopping destination. Description: The Village Market is East Africa's largest Shopping, Recreation and Entertainment destination. The complex is home to over 150 outlets covering 210,000 square feet of retail space, 20,000 square feet of office space in addition to a host of recreation facilities. The mall essentially provides residents of the area with high-end shopping and entertainment, satisfying a niche that was not previously explored. As the name suggests, the complex embodies the spirit of the African market in an open-air setting. To live up to its African theme, are waterfalls, rivers and over 2000 exotic plants and gardens, giving this magnificent shopping centre an edge over other shopping malls. Since its inception 14 years ago, The Village Market has revolutionized shopping while redefining recreation and entertainment. Over the years, the centre has successfully been able to blend modernity and culture to provide an aura of modern shopping.This innovation has not gone unnoticed. Due to its remarkable architectural design, The Village Market has earned numerous accolades including the coveted International Council of Shopping Centres' Design Award.
Reviewed By sukeshad - Mombasa, Kenya
An excellent place to chill...socialise...meet and greet and much more. A vibrant venue with cosmopolitan mix of humanity with a happy and cheerful vibe. Loads of food varieties at the food courts along with some up.market lounges n fine dine eateries. Lovely coffee areas and chocolate bars along with great shops with some very good up market gift items all under one roof. Supermarkets also exist so a quick.purchase is possible A bowling alley with busy youngsters trying their skills is also a point of interest for families visiting with teenagers I would indeed recomend this venue to all visitors.
