| Many people traveling to Kenya use Nairobi only | | | | Staying in Nairobi |
| as a fly-in hub to get to the national parks or the | | | | There are a number of high-quality and luxury |
| beaches. Great as they may be, still I think you're | | | | hotels in Nairobi for comfortable accommodations, |
| missing something if you don't spend a few days | | | | although they aren't cheap by comparison. My |
| in Nairobi as well. It's a huge cosmopolitan place | | | | personal favourites are the two oldest Nairobi |
| with a lively cultural scene, great shopping, a lot of | | | | hotels - the Norfolk and the Stanley Hotel-, the |
| good hotels and restaurants, a killer night life, and | | | | Fairview Hotel and, for best value for money, the |
| many sights of interest. Besides, it's the only city | | | | Terminal Hotel. All of them are conveniently |
| worldwide with a full wildlife resort just outside | | | | located in the city center and perfect for Nairobi |
| the city borders. | | | | travel. |
| Tours of Nairobi | | | | Nairobi has a bad reputation regarding crime. |
| You can arrange a tour of Nairobi through most | | | | Personally, I think it's exaggerated. I never felt |
| travel agents or tour groups, or even your own | | | | unsafe in the city. The city is full of askari's |
| hotel can help set you up. Professional tours are | | | | (guards) and mid-price and upmarket |
| usually held in shuttle buses, but there are some | | | | accommodations are usually fenced with guards. |
| places that offer group walking tours of the city | | | | When going out after dark, it's advisable to take |
| too. | | | | taxis. Furthermore, tourists should simply take the |
| Plan to see the National Museum, the Parliament | | | | same safety measures as in big cities |
| buildings, the Karen Blixen museum, the Watatu | | | | everywhere, and nothing unpleasant is likely to |
| art gallery, the Bomas village, the Solar ice rink | | | | happen. |
| and Carnivore restaurant. Walking is possible to | | | | Seeing Kenya from Nairobi |
| many of the sights right in the city center, but | | | | Located in the south-central part of Kenya, Nairobi |
| you might need to find a cab or a matatu to get | | | | is ideal as a hub or starting point for any further |
| farther a field. Taking a matatu, which is a shared | | | | exploration of the country. There are two airports |
| shuttle bus, can be an experience in itself. | | | | in the city, the Jomo Kenyatta International |
| Nairobi National Park | | | | Airport (used for intercontinental flights) and the |
| Who can talk about Nairobi travel tips and not | | | | Wilson Airport (for domestic flights and to |
| mention the famous Nairobi National Park? Only a | | | | neighbouring countries). You can fly to most |
| short cab ride away from most of the hotels in | | | | tourist destinations in Kenya, including most of the |
| the city, this full game reserve can provide you | | | | national parks, from Wilson Airport. |
| with a great safari experience without days of | | | | And you can't forget the train. Since Nairobi was |
| driving through the wilderness to get there. | | | | originally founded in 1899 as the headquarters of |
| Perfect for the first-time adventurer. | | | | the Ugandan-Kenyan railway company. You can |
| Entry to the park will cost you around $40US and | | | | get to most bigger cities in the southern part of |
| the park is easy to navigate with marked roads | | | | Kenya by train. Especially the night train between |
| and walking trails, or between US$55 and US$75 if | | | | Nairobi and Mombasa is a special experience, and |
| you go with a tour operator. Add a picnic, and | | | | a very cheap way to get to the beach resorts in |
| you have a full day ahead. You'll almost definitely | | | | the Mombasa coast region. All in all, there are |
| get to see rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras and more | | | | many ways to experience Nairobi travel. |
| African wildlife. No elephants though. | | | | |