Nairobi Travel Guide

Nairobi Overview

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyorobi, which translates to 'the place of cool waters'. Nairobi is the most populous city in East Africa, with an estimated urban population of between 3 and 4 million.
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Things To See in Nairobi

University of Nairobi

Landmark 0.5 miles/0.8 km

The University of Nairobi also known as UON is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an... Read more

Nyayo National Stadium

Landmark 1.2 miles/1.9 km

Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located near the city centre. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1983. It... Read more

Nairobi Gymkhana Club

Landmark 1.3 miles/2.1 km

Nairobi Gymkhana Club is a cricket ground and team in Nairobi, Kenya. It hosted two matches during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. The ground has a capacity of... Read more

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Hotels in Nairobi

Sarova Panafric Hotel Nairobi

City Centre

Hilton Hotel Nairobi

City Centre

Intercontinental Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi

Serena Hotel Nairobi

City Center

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Destinations Near Nairobi

Nairobi National Park

Nature 4.7 miles/7.6 km

Nairobi National Park is 117 km² but is only a few km from the centre of Nairobi. The park is unique in being a protected game reserve within the boundaries... Read more

Naivasha

City 47.6 miles/76.6 km

border (click map to enlarge). Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake... Read more

Aberdare National Park

City 61.1 miles/98.3 km

The Aberdare National Park covers the higher areas of the Aberdare Range of central Kenya, and the Aberdare Salient to their east. (...) Read more

Lake Nakuru

Waterbody 81.5 miles/131.2 km

Lake Nakuru is one of the Rift Valley soda lakes. It lies to the south of Nakuru, in central Kenya and is protected by a small Lake Nakuru National Park. The... Read more

Airports Near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International

Large Airport 7.8 miles/12.6 km

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, formerly called Embakasi Airport and Nairobi International Airport, is Kenya's largest aviation facility, and the busiest... Read more

Nairobi Info

Population: 2,750,561
Hotels: 24
Type: City