Nairobi City is the capital city of Kenya, located in East Africa. It is situated in the Southern part of Kenya, East of the Great Rift Valley. It is also the largest city in Kenya and the arrival point for most tourists who come into the country. Nairobi prides in being the only city in the whole world with a national park and it is also a starting point to most safaris in Kenya.
Nairobi City at a glance:
The city’s name Nairobi, is derived from a Maasai phrase “enkare Nairobi” which translates to “cool / cold waters”.
Spanning an area of 696.1 sq. km, Nairobi is the largest city in Kenya with a population of over 4.5 million people, making it one of the largest cities in Africa.
The busting city of Nairobi was once an inhabited swampland that was transformed in 1899 with the construction of the railroad connecting Mombasa to Uganda. You can visit the National Railway Museum while in Nairobi to learn more about Kenya’s rail roads.
The only city with a national park within its boundaries, Nairobi national park which is also the oldest national park in Kenya. Home to lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes among others.
Home to a number of businesses including multinational corporations, technology companies and financial institutions. A busy bustling city with a conservation initiatives and organizations.
Nairobi has a good road network with tarmacked roads connecting it to other major cities in Kenya including Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri among other urban centers.
Nairobi is home to Kenya’s biggest and busiest airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Attractions in Nairobi:
- Nairobi National Park
- Uhuru Park
- Giraffe Center
- Karen Blixen Museum
- An Elephant Orphanage run by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
- Nairobi National Museum
- Historical Monuments
- Art galleries and Shopping centers
- Nairobi Snake Park
- Karura Forest Reserve
- Bomas of Kenya for a cultural experience
- Nairobi Railway Museum
- Nairobi Gallery
Best time to visit Nairobi is during the month of July to October (dry season). Nairobi has it all, it is a robust active city, day and night combining the urban life, concrete jungle and the nature, the wilderness. Well established accommodation facilities are available all around the city to suit everyone’s budget.
