Travel Guide Africa Kenya Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya. It has about 3 million inhabitants, 4 million if you add the total metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in Africa. It is just over 100 years old and became the capital in 1905, before which Mombasa hold this title. It is located in the southern central parts of the country, roughly between the coast and Uganda, at an elevation of almost 1700 meters. Although it is the political and economical hart of the country, the city hasn't got that much to offer for travellers. Most people stay here before starting their safari to world famous parks like the Masai Mara or fly back home from Nairobi. Just outside the city however is Nairobi National Park and the sight of zebras with high rise buildings in the back is rather unique.
Because of its elevation, it is never too hot in Nairobi and even during the warmest months of January to March, temperatures are around 25 °C during the day. April and May are the wettest months, with over 200 mm of rain in April. In winter (July to September) it can get chilly at night, but it rarely freezes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15 kilometres away from the city centre, is home to Kenya Airways. It's the busiest airport in East Africa and the 6th busiest in Africa.
Some of the national carrier's destinations include Accra, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Cairo, Dar Es Salaam, Dakar, Dubai, Entebbe, Guangzhou, Harare, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Lilongwe, London, Mumbai, Seychelles and Zanzibar. Several dozens of other airlines serve Nairobi, mainly from other African and European cities.
Taxis and car hire facilities are conveniently situated at the arrival areas. A scheduled bus service to and from the town center is available as well.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Hotel | Soitololo Road off Forest Road p.o. box 17278 | Hostel | 71 |
| Bush House & Camp | P O Box 10265 | HOSTEL | 78 |
| Hibiscus Guest House | 195 Kirichwa Road P.O. Box 47663 | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Jobcamp House | 557-00300 | Hostel | 73 |
| Kikuyu Lodge Hotel | PO Box 1199 Kikuyu | Hotel | 75 |
| Meridian Court Hotel | Muranga Road P.O.BOX 30278 | Hotel | 69 |
| Milimani Backpackers | Milimani Road, P.O Box 21005 Milimani road, off Ralph Bunche | Hostel | 64 |
| Mooreland Hotel | P.O. Box 74588-00200 Korobot Road, Off Limuru Road, Opposite Stima plaz | Hotel | 52 |
| Nairobi International Youth Hostel | Ralph Bunche Rd, Po Box 48661 | Hostel | 62 |
| Supergolf & Sports Hostels | P.O Box 63035 Muranga Road-Nairobi | HOSTEL | - |
| The Kivi Milimani Hotel | P.O.Box 20681 00100 | Hotel | 58 |
| Wildebeest Camp | Kibera Road,off Ngong Road | Guesthouse | 85 |
| Margpher Guest House | P.O. Box 11698 | Guesthouse | - |
| Khweza Bed & Breakfast | PO Box 56480-00200 | GUESTHOUSE | 78 |
| Mvuli House-Nairobi | PO Box 12181 | Guesthouse | - |
| Windsor Hotel | Ridgeways Road, off Kiambu Road, | Hotel | - |
| Sentrim 680 Hotel | Kenyatta Avenue | HOTEL | - |
| Ceola Apartment Kilimani | p.o box 18589-00100 Kilimani, Nairobi | Apartment | - |
| Cottage Nairobi | 3rd Right, Kitale Lane, Off Dennis Pritt Rd, Caledonia | GUESTHOUSE | 73 |
| YHA Kenya | Ralgh Bunche Roard | Hostel | 71 |
| Ole Sereni Hotel | Mombasa road Opposite Zain offices Parkside towers | Hotel | - |
| Sindoma Nairobi Accommodation | Argwins Kodhek Roed Hurlingham | Guesthouse | - |
| Sochati House Hotel | Gitanga Road opposite Braeburn SchoolLavington | Hotel | - |
| Godials B&B | P.OBox 76314-00508 P.O. Box 50323- 00200 | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Southern Volunteer Adventure | 5147-00506 62315-00200 | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Graphics Guest Resort | P.O. Box 51920-00200 Nairobi, Kenya. | Hostel | 70 |
| Daisy Home | Hse 2 Daisy Drive, Gigiri | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Jimlizer Hotel | Mumias road, Buruburu | HOTEL | - |
| The Strand Hotel - Nairobi | Nairobi West, Gandhi Avenue P. O. Box 9081 - 00300 Nairobi | HOTEL | - |
| Hadassah Girls' Hostel Nairobi | P.O.BOX 7130-00300 | HOSTEL | - |
| Nairobi Airport Stop Over House | 16173-00100 | Guesthouse | 76 |
| Ushirika Guesthouse | p.obox 26233 | Guesthouse | - |
| Holiday At A Home | 1155-00618 | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Embakasi Bedrooms | Nyayo Estate Embakasi | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| House Finesse | 13235-00200 | HOSTEL | - |
| Havilla Accommodation & Safaris | Kamuthi Drive, Kahawa West | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Fortmount Apartment | Langata Road 50 meters North of T Mall | APARTMENT | - |
| PrideInn Hotel & Conferencing, Westlands Road. | Westlands Road Box 66969- 00200 | HOTEL | - |
| Mirema Service Hotel | P.O. box 65143 | HOTEL | - |
| The PrideInn Raphta Road | Box 66966-00200 | HOTEL | - |
| Lavington Luxury Apartment | P.O. Box 610-00200 | APARTMENT | - |
| Mdawida Homestay | 727-00517, Langata | HOSTEL | - |
| Abbey Comfort Inn | Gaberone Road | HOTEL | - |
| Bush Bed and Breakfast & Safaris | Karen/Langata Road Kamuthi/Kamiti Road Kahawa Area | HOSTEL | - |
| Qwehu Backpackers | Magadi Road Ongata Rongai | HOSTEL | - |
| Sarova Stanley - Hotel | Kimathi Avenue | HOTEL | - |
| Kipepeo Hotel - Nairobi | River Road | HOTEL | - |
| Gona Suites | P. O. Box 51736 off Kitengela Road | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Parkside Hotel Nairobi | Monrovia Street | HOTEL | - |
| West Breeze Hotel | Masaba Road, Off Bunyala Road Past NIC Bank, Upper | HOTEL | - |
| New Mates Guesthouse | Old Donholm along Outer Ring Road | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Milimani Bed & Breakfast | Nairobi South C Area Ole Shapara Road | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Aquarium Guest Resort | Westlands Road Next To Stardard Chardard Head Office | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Delta Hotel Nairobi | University way 1740 | HOTEL | - |
| Accommodation Bushcamp Karen | Silanga Avenue Fair Acres road off Karen/Langata road | HOSTEL | - |
| Hotel Embassy | Tubman Road, Opposite City Market P.O Box 47247 | HOTEL | 75 |
| Fahari Guest House | Rhapta Road, Westlands P.O Box 470016 | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Bethany Garden House | Mukuyu Rd | Apartment | - |
| Hartebeest Camp & Guest House | Kibera Road | CAMPSITE | - |
| Eden Gardens | 26 Convent Drive Lavington | HOTEL | - |
| Downtown Backpackers Nairobi | Makutano Building Dubois Rd, Off Accra Rd | GUESTHOUSE | - |
| Osoita Lodge | P.O. Box 15648 Mbagathi | HOTEL | - |
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