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Nairobi National Park ©
National Park
Nairobi National Park , Nairobi
4.4
See wild giraffes and black rhinos walking across a backdrop of skyscrapers at Nairobi National Park. Situated just 7 km (4 mi) south of the
Tours from $45
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust ©
Nature / Park
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , Nairobi
4.7
Meet some of Nairobi's most beloved residents at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a rescue and rehabilitation center for orphaned rhinos and elephan
Tours from $25
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Museum
Karen Blixen Museum , Nairobi
4.0
Famed as the real-life setting of the classic memoir "Out of Africa," Karen Blixen Museum stands frozen in time, a monument to the life and t
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Day Tour: Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage and Nairobi National Park
4.8
Duration: 8 hours
This is a full day comprehensive tour of the most important sites around Nairobi. You will start with the giraffe center, then head to the elephant orphanage before heading to the Nairobi National Park.This is a PRIVATE tour in a customized safari car with a pop up roof for easier game viewing and photography.The guide are very experienced and will also tell you more about Nairobi and Kenya in General.Nairobi National Park is home to the endangered rhino species while giraffe center we see the endangered Rothchild ( white socks) Girrafes and the conservation efforts.
Book on Viator from $200
Giraffe Centre ©
Nature / Park
Giraffe Centre , Nairobi
4.4
Come face to face with some of the region's most endangered giraffes at Giraffe Centre. Established in 1983 as part of a long-serving conserv
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours , Nairobi
4.8
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Nairobi

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Nature & Parks · Museums · National Parks
You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris. Since its founding in 1899, Nairobi grew at an almost alarming rate and transformed from a swamp-surrounded train depot to one of Africa's largest cities and a premier economic hub of the continent. On a tour of Nairobi, you can experience its exuberant atmosphere and vibrant blend of cultures, as well as the obvious contrasts between leafy suburbs and chaotic downtown traffic. You don't have to venture very far to get a glimpse of the region's diverse wildlife, as the city boasts its own national park. Use our world travel planner: Nairobi and all its delights await.

Parks in Nairobi

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Nature / Park
Giraffe Centre
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min
Samburu National Reserve
Nature / Park
Samburu National Reserve
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
Silole Sanctuary
Nature / Park
Silole Sanctuary
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min
Nairobi Arboretum ©
Garden
Nairobi Arboretum
3.7
Duration: 3h 30 min

Museums in Nairobi

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Nairobi National Museum ©
Museum
Nairobi National Museum
4.1
Duration: 3 hours
Nairobi railway museum ©
Museum
Nairobi railway museum
3.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
One Off Contemporary Art Gallery ©
Art Gallery
One Off Contemporary Art Gallery
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
Nairobi Gallery ©
Art Museum
Nairobi Gallery
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min

Hidden gems in Nairobi

African Heritage House ©
Architectural Building
African Heritage House
4.3
Duration: 3h 30 min
Ngong Hills ©
Hiking Trail
Ngong Hills
4.3
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Climbing Tour
Climbing Tours
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages ©
Historic Site
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
4.2
Duration: 3h 30 min

Side trips from Nairobi

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Maasai Mara National Reserve
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Kiambethu Farm ©
Farm
Kiambethu Farm
Limuru
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
Mount Longonot ©
National Park
Mount Longonot
Maai Mahiu
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
Kereita Forest
Forest
Kereita Forest
Nairobi Region
5.0
Duration: 3h 30 min

Shopping in Nairobi

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Penny Winter Boutique
Gift & Specialty Shop
Penny Winter Boutique
4.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Utamaduni Craft Centre
Gift & Specialty Shop
Utamaduni Craft Centre
4.0
Duration: 3h 30 min
Matbronze Wildlife Art
Gift & Specialty Shop
Matbronze Wildlife Art
4.2
Duration: 3h 30 min
The Village Market ©
Shopping Mall
The Village Market
4.0
Duration: 3h 30 min

Featured attractions

BuyMore Adventures ©
Walking tour
BuyMore Adventures
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Absolute Holiday Safaris ©
Multi-day Tour
Absolute Holiday Safaris
3.8
Duration: 4 hours
Africa Unike Adventures & Safaris ©
Safari
Africa Unike Adventures & Safaris
4.3
Duration: 30 minutes
Dawn In Africa Safaris - Day Tours ©
Private Tour
Dawn In Africa Safaris - Day Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Where to stay in Nairobi

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You'll have plenty of lodgings to choose from for your stay in Nairobi, as the city boasts various accommodation options, largely concentrated in the center, near the main railway station. Budget-constrained visitors can opt for camping or a dormitory-style establishment, while those wanting luxury can look farther away from downtown and choose a hotel or apartment in a tranquil, verdant setting. Nairobi offers tourists a variety of mid-market accommodations, including chains, business hotels, and peaceful suburban resorts.
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