Nairobi
Kenya
- Safety rating
- 6/10
- Best time to visit
- Year-round for the city. Nairobi National Park is best January to February and July to October. The climate is mild year-round at 1,700m altitude.
- Population
- 4.4M
Overview
Nairobi is Africa's most dynamic capital — a booming tech hub (Silicon Savannah), the only city in the world with a national park visible from its skyline, and the safari gateway. The city has transformed with great restaurants, rooftop bars, and cultural spaces in the Westlands and Karen areas, while the Giraffe Centre and elephant orphanage are wildlife highlights within the city limits.
Top attractions
Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, Maasai Market, Bomas of Kenya, iHub tech hub, Westgate shopping mall area, Village Market
Getting around
Little Cab and Bolt are the safe taxi apps. Matatus (minibuses) are local but chaotic. The new SGR train to Mombasa is a comfortable alternative to the road. Traffic is severe during rush hours — plan accordingly.