Nairobi

Landmark4.6/5

Giraffe Centre

Get ready to have a neck-breaking good time at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi! Located on Duma Rd, this place is a paradise for animal lovers. Get up close and personal with these majestic creatures as you feed them from an elevated platform. Plus, learn about their conservation efforts and enjoy the breathtaking views of Nairobi National Park. It's the perfect spot to unleash your inner explorer!

Culture4.5/5

Karen Blixen Museum

Nairobi's farmhouse museum preserves the home where Danish writer Karen Blixen lived on a coffee estate. Guides lead you through rooms with original furnishings and photographs of her life.

Landmark4.6/5

Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery

This wildlife nursery raises orphaned elephants for release into the wild. At the presentation, calves drink milk as keepers explain their care.

Landmark4.3/5

Maasai Market

Beadwork, textiles and carvings fill this Nairobi market, where buyers bargain over prices and some sellers make jewelry as you watch.

Culture4.4/5

Kenya Railway Museum

This Nairobi railway museum displays vintage steam locomotives, colonial-era carriages, photographs, and models from Kenya and East Africa. Artifacts recall Princess Elizabeth’s 1952 visit.

Landmark5/5

KazurI Beads

Nairobi bead workshop with recycled materials and DIY options.

Culture4.5/5

National Museum of Kenya

Step into the fascinating world of Kenya's history and culture at the National Museum of Kenya! Located on Kipande Rd in Nairobi, this museum is a treasure trove of artifacts, fossils, and interactive exhibits that will transport you back in time. Don't miss the iconic displays on human origins and the country's rich biodiversity!

Landmark4.5/5

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

This Nairobi convention center rises in a round tower with a rooftop viewing deck. From above, trees and parks show between the city’s buildings.

Landmark4.3/5

Westlands Market

This multistory Nairobi market mixes clothing and electronics shops with thrift stalls. Upstairs, Maasai Market sellers call you over to browse.

Landmark4.2/5

Nyayo National Stadium

Nairobi's stadium has the outline of a traditional African hut, with a 30,000-seat football arena inside. An athletics track circles the pitch, so football and track events share the same field.

Culture4.7/5

Jamia Mosque Nairobi

Two silver domes rise above Nairobi’s central streets at this mosque. Inside, worshippers gather for daily prayers and Friday congregational prayer, with a library and educational programs also on site.

Landmark4.6/5

Karura Forest

This Nairobi forest has shaded trails for walking, running, and biking. Baboons and other wildlife can appear along the routes.

Shop4.5/5

Westgate Shopping Mall

Westlands shopping mall with international brands, restaurants and a weekly Maasai market.

Shop4.4/5

Galleria Mall

Nairobi shopping mall with shops, restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, clinics, an automotive garage and a children’s playground.

Landmark4/5

City Market

This Nairobi market has walls painted with Kenyan scenes, and florists line one side with flowers.

Landmark4.4/5

BIG TIME SAFARIS LTD

This Nairobi safari agency organizes trips to the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru. Its drivers know the park routes and where to find wildlife.

Eat$$$4.5/5

Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers - Kilimani Branch

African-inspired gourmet burger joint with graffiti and converted shipping-container structures. You can eat outdoors under partial cover, on sofa-like seats or at bar stools.

Eat$$$4.6/5

CJ's - Waterfront Karen

Karen restaurant with terrace seating and waterfront views.

Eat$$$$$4.6/5

Talisman Restaurant

Nairobi restaurant set among gardens, with carved Lamu-style windows. A separate kids’ play area keeps little ones occupied while adults eat.

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Fairmont The Norfolk

Set amongst tropical gardens, Fairmont The Norfolk offers luxury accommodation in an early 19th-century colonial building. It includes a fitness centre with sauna, 6 restaurants and a heated outdoor pool. Elegantly decorated rooms include a flat-screen TV, marble bathroom and views of the surrounding garden. More spacious suites feature a separate seating area and some have a large, furnished terrace. The Norfolk features a modern-style American steak house, a classically furnished wine bar serving hors d'oeuvres and a poolside restaurant. Historical Lord Delamere Terrace restaurant and bar provides an international à la carte menu and drink selection. Free WiFi is available on site. Shopping and cultural tours of Nairobi can be organised at the 24-hour front desk. The gym has personal trainers and daily classes as well as a steam room and massage facilities. Business guests are also offered a complimentary return shuttle to their office with free WiFi on board. A collection of Kenyan history and culture can be seen at the National Museums of Kenya, a 15-minute walk. A shuttle is available at a fee for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 18 km away.

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Situated in the heart of Nairobi, the extensive ground of Serena Hotel contains a fitness centre and spa. Guests can relax in a sun lounger beside the outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. The elegant and spacious rooms and suites are decorated with warm colours and wooden furniture. They are equipped with a TV, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant with a seasonal menu and extensive wine cellar. Guests can enjoy a variety of snack and drinks at the poolside bar, or a cocktail at the Aksum Bar. The 24-hour front desk can organise concierge, limousine and baby-sitting services or make an appointment for guests at the on-site hair salon. Free private parking is also available. A shuttle is provided upon request to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, only 13 km away. The Railways Golf Course is 3 km away and Nairobi National Park is within a 9 km drive.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Villa Rosa Kempinski

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Nairobi’s CBD, Villa Rosa Kempinski offers guests a 24-hour front desk, a spa and a fitness centre. Free private parking is available. The spacious rooms are elegantly furnished and offer city views. They are equipped with a minibar, desk and flat-screen TV. Some of the rooms have balconies. Villa Rosa Kempinski boasts a variety of restaurants, featuring local and International cuisine. Guests can enjoy a selection of Italian dishes at Lucca Restaurant and Deli at Cafe Villa Rosa. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the Spa, which features 9 treatment rooms, a sauna, a fully equipped fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 21 km and the Nairobi National Park 30 km from the property. Airport shuttles can be arranged at an additional surcharge.

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection

Located in Nairobi’s commercial, retail and entertainment district. Sankara includes a multi-cuisine, buffet restaurant, rooftop pool bar, wine bar and an award-winning steakhouse. The hotel has a variety of event venues both indoor and outdoor that cater to meetings and function space. The hotel has offers a variety of room types, suites, presidential suite and an executive lounge with concierge services. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is provided in all guestrooms, public areas and meeting venues. The hotel holds the highest level of ‘Safe Hotels’ certification.

Stay$$$$3.9/5

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre and sauna, Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel offers rooms in the Central Business District in Nairobi. The property has free Wi-Fi access throughout. With air conditioning, each room is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV and safety deposit box. The private bathroom comes with a bath, shower, bidet and hairdryer. The restaurant serves typical Kenyan cuisine and International classics. A continental breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room, including hot beverages, sweet pastries and savoury snacks. Guests can enjoy the fitness centre and the massage service on request. A 24-hour front desk service is also available. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a 20-minute drive from Safari Club Nairobi.

Stay4.7/5

Hemingways Nairobi

Netted-bed hotel in Nairobi with large bathrooms and a spa. Sunday brunch brings sushi to the garden, with jazz playing alongside.

Stay4.7/5

andBeyond Bateleur Camp

Masai Mara safari camp with refined tents and guided game drives. After a drive, a hot bath may already be waiting back at your tent.

Stay4.7/5

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

Masai Mara's tented safari camp looks out over the plains through floor-to-ceiling windows. Warthogs and elephants sometimes wander past its infinity pool.

Stay4.7/5

Angama Mara

Maasai Mara safari lodge with canvas suites and a dining lodge, perched high on a ridge. From the patio, the Mara runs to the horizon.

Stay4.6/5

Giraffe Manor

This Nairobi hotel has resident giraffes that come right up to the windows. They join guests at breakfast, close enough to feed by hand.

Stay4.6/5

Tribe Hotel

Nairobi hotel beside Village Market, with contemporary rooms and the Jiko restaurant. Tribal-inspired decor runs through its dining room.

Eat4.6/5

Hotel

Riverside hotel with a restaurant, bar and gym. Quiet background sounds accompany meals in the restaurant.