Nairobi
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
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Introduction
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.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
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.
Getting There
By Plane
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15 km away from the city centre, is home to Kenya Airways. 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.
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Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfra Hostel | Limuru Road | Hostel | 57 |
| Bermuda Hotel | Soitololo Road off Forest Road p.o. box 17278 | Hostel | 53 |
| Bush House & Camp | P O Box 10265 | Hostel | 76 |
| CPA Centre | Ruaraka Thika Road | Hostel | - |
| Hibiscus Guest House | 195 Kirichwa Road P.O. Box 47663 | Guesthouse | - |
| Impala Hotel | P.O. Box 14144-00800 Nairobi, Kenya Parkland Road, Opposite MP Shah Hospital | Hotel | 63 |
| Jobcamp House | 557-00300 | Hostel | 82 |
| Kahama Hotels | P.O. Box 33003-00600 Next to Globe Cinema Roundabout, Nairobi | Hotel | - |
| Kikuyu Lodge Hotel | PO Box 1199 Kikuyu | Hotel | 90 |
| Mates Guest House | 776300100 g.p.o Donholm,outering road | Guesthouse | 53 |
| Meridian Court Hotel | Muranga Road P.O.BOX 30278 | Hotel | 75 |
| Milima House | P.O BOX 15163 | Guesthouse | 46 |
| Milimani Backpackers | Milimani Road, P.O Box 21005 Milimani road, off Ralph Bunche | Hostel | 81 |
| Mooreland Hotel | P.O. Box 74588-00200 Korobot Road, Off Limuru Road, Opposite Stima plaz | Hotel | 73 |
| Muringa Court Apartments | Muringa Road, Kilimani POBox 48253 | Apartment | 63 |
| Nairobi International Youth Hostel | Ralph Bunche Rd, Po Box 48661 | Hostel | 61 |
| Ngara Youth Hostel | Kipande Road off Globe cinema roundabout | Hostel | 38 |
| Ngufami House | P.O. Box 639 Karen 00502 Turbo Road, Kilimani, Nairobi | Guesthouse | 89 |
| Supergolf & Sports Hostels | P.O Box 63035 Muranga Road-Nairobi | Hostel | - |
| The Kivi Milimani Hotel | P.O.Box 20681 00100 | Hotel | 73 |
| Wildebeest Camp | Kibera Road,off Ngong Road | Guesthouse | 85 |
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