Welcome to Nairobi

Key Attractions

 
• Nairobi National Park
 
• Nairobi National Museum
 
• Karen Blixen Museum
 
• Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
 
• Giraffe Centre
 
• Nairobi Gallery
 
• Karura Forest
 
• Railway Museum
 
• Maasai Markets

Nairobi Overview

Nairobi is one of Africa’s most vibrant and exciting cities. Matching excellent global cuisine and a buzzing nightlife, this city makes for a vibrant and dynamic city stay. It draws its name from the Maasai word, ‘enkare nyirobi’, meaning 'a place of cool waters' but it is also known as the ‘Green city in the sun’.

Behind the bright lights, there is plenty of history, culture, sport plus a fascinating art scene waiting to be discovered. Nairobi’s real claim to international fame is that just 20 minutes from the city centre you’ll find the world’s only urban national park.

Map of Nairobi