Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
The Lord Erroll was ranked among Africa’s best destination after winning nine World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The variety and richness the experience offers will be memorial.
21 locals recommend
The Lord Erroll
89 Ruaka RdThe Lord Erroll was ranked among Africa’s best destination after winning nine World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The variety and richness the experience offers will be memorial.
Chandarana Foodplus is an independent chain of supermarkets which is Kenyan owned. It boasts of a wide offering of fresh vegetables and fruits, cheese, delicatessen, fresh pastries from our in-house bakeries, dairy products, quality meat products, wines and spirits, household items, electronics, health and beauty products, baby items, pet food and other groceries.
Chandarana Foodplus Supermarket mobil plaza muthaigaBranch)
Muthaiga RoadChandarana Foodplus is an independent chain of supermarkets which is Kenyan owned. It boasts of a wide offering of fresh vegetables and fruits, cheese, delicatessen, fresh pastries from our in-house bakeries, dairy products, quality meat products, wines and spirits, household items, electronics, health and beauty products, baby items, pet food and other groceries.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Westlands' best nights out, Alchemist is an all-encompassing take on the Nairobi night, with the city's best DJs, terrific food (and a food truck outside) and bar staff (mixologists…) adept at creating perfect cocktails. There's an outdoor lounge area for when the dancing gets too hot and sweaty. Check the website for theme nights and events.
95 locals recommend
The Alchemist Bar
Parklands RoadOne of Westlands' best nights out, Alchemist is an all-encompassing take on the Nairobi night, with the city's best DJs, terrific food (and a food truck outside) and bar staff (mixologists…) adept at creating perfect cocktails. There's an outdoor lounge area for when the dancing gets too hot and sweaty. Check the website for theme nights and events.
Parks & Nature
The Karura Forest Reserve is an urban upland forest on the outskirts of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This remarkable geographical location and natural resource is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world fully within a city limits. The forest offers eco-friendly opportunities for Kenyans and visitors to enjoy a variety of flora and fauna leafy green respite from the hustle and bustle of the city to walk, to jog, or simply to sit quietly and experience the serenity of nature in all its diversity.
253 locals recommend
Karura Forest
The Karura Forest Reserve is an urban upland forest on the outskirts of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This remarkable geographical location and natural resource is one of the largest gazetted forests in the world fully within a city limits. The forest offers eco-friendly opportunities for Kenyans and visitors to enjoy a variety of flora and fauna leafy green respite from the hustle and bustle of the city to walk, to jog, or simply to sit quietly and experience the serenity of nature in all its diversity.
Arts & Culture
The most famous market in Nairobi, and deservedly so. From traditional handicrafts, to foods (some of them bizarre but interesting), to household items, this is a feast for the eyes and camera, very colorful outdoor market selling local arts and crafts.
63 locals recommend
Maasai Market
The most famous market in Nairobi, and deservedly so. From traditional handicrafts, to foods (some of them bizarre but interesting), to household items, this is a feast for the eyes and camera, very colorful outdoor market selling local arts and crafts.
Entertainment & Activities
Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi that displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. Bomas of Kenya is home to one of largest auditorium in Africa and is located approximately 10km from the Central Business District.
The talented resident artists at this cultural centre perform traditional dances and songs taken from the country’s various tribal groups, including Arabic-influenced Swahili taarab music, Kalenjin warrior dances, Embu drumming and Kikuyu circumcision ceremonies, convenient for a spectacular afternoon out. The complex consists of a number of bomas (villages), each constructed in the architectural style of Kenya's major ethnic groups.
25 locals recommend
The Bomas of Kenya
Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi that displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. Bomas of Kenya is home to one of largest auditorium in Africa and is located approximately 10km from the Central Business District.
The talented resident artists at this cultural centre perform traditional dances and songs taken from the country’s various tribal groups, including Arabic-influenced Swahili taarab music, Kalenjin warrior dances, Embu drumming and Kikuyu circumcision ceremonies, convenient for a spectacular afternoon out. The complex consists of a number of bomas (villages), each constructed in the architectural style of Kenya's major ethnic groups.
Shopping
Now the largest mall in sub-Saharan Africa except South Africa, has elevated the status of Nairobi as the shopping destination in the area. 2 Rivers mall got its name from the River Rui Ruaka and River Gacii which perimeter and source water for use in the mall. People who come to this place enjoy food at these world famous brands such as MacDonald’s. The most remarkable attraction is perhaps the dancing color fountain quite similar to Dubai’s Sharjah Fountain. The riverfront is also complete with flumes. It is quite a sight to behold at night and the lights are on. People can have a look at the upmarket neighborhood of Runda, Nyari, Gigiri and Muthaiga that surround the mall.
164 locals recommend
Two Rivers Mall
Now the largest mall in sub-Saharan Africa except South Africa, has elevated the status of Nairobi as the shopping destination in the area. 2 Rivers mall got its name from the River Rui Ruaka and River Gacii which perimeter and source water for use in the mall. People who come to this place enjoy food at these world famous brands such as MacDonald’s. The most remarkable attraction is perhaps the dancing color fountain quite similar to Dubai’s Sharjah Fountain. The riverfront is also complete with flumes. It is quite a sight to behold at night and the lights are on. People can have a look at the upmarket neighborhood of Runda, Nyari, Gigiri and Muthaiga that surround the mall.