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Nairobi

Kenya Nairobi City
Country Kenya
Region Nairobi City
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Nairobi

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Overview

A deeper feel for the destination.

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, its name derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translated to ‘Place of cool waters’, a reference to Nairobi river which flows through the city. Nairobi is known as the safari capital offering unique fusion of modernity, tradition, great nightlife, outstanding restaurants, and the only national park in the city ‘The Nairobi National Park’.

Nairobi is a vibrant modern city, serving as the most popular stopover destination for travelers and a getaway to Kenya’s Safari experience. Some of the popular attractions in Nairobi include;

  • National Museum of Kenya
  • Nairobi National Park
  • Giraffe center
  • Sheldrick wildlife trust
  • Karen Blixen museum
  • Karura forest
  • Railway Museum

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VISITORS VISITING NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

EAST AFRICAN CITIZEN (KSH)

RESIDENT (KSH)

NON-RESIDENT (USD)

AFRICAN CITIZEN (USD)

Adult

Child

Adult

Child

Adult

Child

Adult

Child

1,000

500

1,350

675

80

40

40

20

Other areas with Nairobi fees

Nairobi National Museum costing around 1,200 KES for non-resident adults and 200 KES for citizens

Giraffe center entry fees (Kshs. 400 for resident adults and Kshs. 1,500 for tourists.

Signature Stays

Places to stay in and around Nairobi.

From intimate camps to polished lodges, these stays help set the mood and rhythm of your time here.

Bliss Homes Tsavo Fedha
Nairobi

Bliss Homes Tsavo Fedha

Bliss Homes Tsavo Fedha is a modern and stylish serviced apartment located in Embakasi, Nairobi, near JKIA and the SGR terminus. It offers comfortable studio-style accommodation i...

Giraffe Manor
Nairobi

Giraffe Manor

Giraffe Manor is a boutique luxury hotel in Lang’ata, Nairobi, set within a giraffe sanctuary. It is about 20 km from Nairobi city centre (≈30–45 minutes by road), offering elegan...

Suggested Journeys

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