Guidebook for Nairobi
Drinks & Nightlife
Budhaa Bar
Rhapta RoadNeighborhood bar minimum staggering distance :-)
The Westlands location is closer to the apartment, however I prefer the Ngong Road location has a better Vibe and a more eclectic clientele.
They brew their own beers and have good cocktails.
The Ngong Road location has live Salsa music on Wednesdays and buy 1 get 1 free drink offers on beers and cocktails .
They are good all round!
For more info:
http://www.thebigfivebreweries.com/
105 locals recommend
Brew Bistro Fortis
The Westlands location is closer to the apartment, however I prefer the Ngong Road location has a better Vibe and a more eclectic clientele.
They brew their own beers and have good cocktails.
The Ngong Road location has live Salsa music on Wednesdays and buy 1 get 1 free drink offers on beers and cocktails .
They are good all round!
For more info:
http://www.thebigfivebreweries.com/
Food Scene
Great ambiance, good eats, good drinks and live music
Open 7am to Midnight (Sunday-Thursday)
Open 24 hours Friday & Saturday
Kitchen closes at 11pm
Off Ringroad Parklands road
Tel: 0717 193 895
Delivery line: 0709 20 20 21
For more info: http://artcaffe.co.ke/about/
25 locals recommend
Artcaffé Westgate
Mwanzi RoadGreat ambiance, good eats, good drinks and live music
Open 7am to Midnight (Sunday-Thursday)
Open 24 hours Friday & Saturday
Kitchen closes at 11pm
Off Ringroad Parklands road
Tel: 0717 193 895
Delivery line: 0709 20 20 21
For more info: http://artcaffe.co.ke/about/
If you are craving sushi one of the well known restaurants...
https://eatout.co.ke/nairobi/misono-japanese-restaurant
12 locals recommend
Misono Restaurant
If you are craving sushi one of the well known restaurants...
https://eatout.co.ke/nairobi/misono-japanese-restaurant
Off the beaten path...its hidden, intimate and good food.
For more info: http://horientertainment.wixsite.com/cheka
9 locals recommend
Cheka Japanese Izakaya
Kauria CloseOff the beaten path...its hidden, intimate and good food.
For more info: http://horientertainment.wixsite.com/cheka
Ethiopian restaurant that's pocket friendly, and the food is decent. :-)
For more info: http://www.habesharestaurant.net/
65 locals recommend
Habesha Restaurant
Argwings Kodhek RoadEthiopian restaurant that's pocket friendly, and the food is decent. :-)
For more info: http://www.habesharestaurant.net/
Mama Rocks is a burger van located inside The Alchemist Bar, short drive to the Westlands Shopping Hub.
The gourmet burgers that are tasty and creative. Definitely worth the visit.
For more info: http://www.alchemist.bar/
18 locals recommend
Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers @ The Yard (AKA The Alchemist Bar)
Parklands RoadMama Rocks is a burger van located inside The Alchemist Bar, short drive to the Westlands Shopping Hub.
The gourmet burgers that are tasty and creative. Definitely worth the visit.
For more info: http://www.alchemist.bar/
If you are a meat lover this is the place for you! All you can eat 14 cuts of meats, salad bar. Open for lunch and dinner. It's in the neighborhood they have several locations the one closet to the house is the Westlands Location. Gets busy so call ahead.
For more info: http://www.fogogaucho.co.ke/
30 locals recommend
Fogo Gaucho
Off Waiyaki WayIf you are a meat lover this is the place for you! All you can eat 14 cuts of meats, salad bar. Open for lunch and dinner. It's in the neighborhood they have several locations the one closet to the house is the Westlands Location. Gets busy so call ahead.
For more info: http://www.fogogaucho.co.ke/
The Talisman - A SUMPTUOUS SETTING!
For more info: http://www.thetalismanrestaurant.com/
90 locals recommend
Talisman
Ngong RoadThe Talisman - A SUMPTUOUS SETTING!
For more info: http://www.thetalismanrestaurant.com/
For steaks...The Chop house at Radisson Blu Hotel looks like worth a try... Located in Upper Hill it's out of the way...
For more info: https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-nairobi/restaurants
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill
Elgon RoadFor steaks...The Chop house at Radisson Blu Hotel looks like worth a try... Located in Upper Hill it's out of the way...
For more info: https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-nairobi/restaurants
Really! Trust Me the River Cafe is a hidden gem. If you like being outdoors this is a place to experience its located inside The Karura Forest. Feels like you went out of town...
Also check out Karura Forest: http://www.friendsofkarura.org/
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/The-River-Cafe-Karura-137115319636500/about/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item
18 locals recommend
The River Café
Really! Trust Me the River Cafe is a hidden gem. If you like being outdoors this is a place to experience its located inside The Karura Forest. Feels like you went out of town...
Also check out Karura Forest: http://www.friendsofkarura.org/
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/The-River-Cafe-Karura-137115319636500/about/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item
Parks & Nature
I love this place and it's amazing this exists within Nairobi!
Great for hiking, jogging, biking ( bikes available for rent Ksh 500/-)
The forest has water falls, caves, indigenous trees, and after exploring you can go for a drink at The River Cafe also located at Karura Forest.
For more info: http://www.friendsofkarura.org/
253 locals recommend
Karura Forest
I love this place and it's amazing this exists within Nairobi!
Great for hiking, jogging, biking ( bikes available for rent Ksh 500/-)
The forest has water falls, caves, indigenous trees, and after exploring you can go for a drink at The River Cafe also located at Karura Forest.
For more info: http://www.friendsofkarura.org/
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Kengen's Olkaria Geothermal Spa truly is a gift from nature!
It is located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, about 120KM from Nairobi, right at the heart of the Hell’s Gate National Park, which was the setting the Lion King film and adjacent to Mt. Longonot National Park. It provides the ultimate destination for revellers, away from the hustle and bustles of the city. The breath-taking scenery creates a memorable experience.
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the Olkaria Geothermal Spa relax, refresh and revitalize your mind in the warm geothermal water, which is rich in minerals such as sulphur and silica known to cure diseases such as psoriasis, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis among others. The blue lagoon skin treatment is natural and has no side effects. I tried it for the 1st time last month and it is truly relaxing.
Only thing when you 1st get there's a pungent smell in the air, but you'll soon not notice it once your bathing in the pool. They don't provide towels so bring one with you. The food is decent and in expensive.
http://www.kengen.co.ke/?q=content/gift-mother-earth-geothermal-spa
If you'd like to spend the night I highly recommend Camp Canelley's. The food is good, the environment serene, eclectic international and local clientele and the sleeping quarters simple clean and affordable. Call ahead and make a booking they are very popular.
http://www.campcarnelleys.com/
9 locals recommend
KenGen Geothermal Spa
Olkaria RouteKengen's Olkaria Geothermal Spa truly is a gift from nature!
It is located on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, about 120KM from Nairobi, right at the heart of the Hell’s Gate National Park, which was the setting the Lion King film and adjacent to Mt. Longonot National Park. It provides the ultimate destination for revellers, away from the hustle and bustles of the city. The breath-taking scenery creates a memorable experience.
Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the Olkaria Geothermal Spa relax, refresh and revitalize your mind in the warm geothermal water, which is rich in minerals such as sulphur and silica known to cure diseases such as psoriasis, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis among others. The blue lagoon skin treatment is natural and has no side effects. I tried it for the 1st time last month and it is truly relaxing.
Only thing when you 1st get there's a pungent smell in the air, but you'll soon not notice it once your bathing in the pool. They don't provide towels so bring one with you. The food is decent and in expensive.
http://www.kengen.co.ke/?q=content/gift-mother-earth-geothermal-spa
If you'd like to spend the night I highly recommend Camp Canelley's. The food is good, the environment serene, eclectic international and local clientele and the sleeping quarters simple clean and affordable. Call ahead and make a booking they are very popular.
http://www.campcarnelleys.com/
You now have no reason no to go on Safari! Nairobi National park is known as “The World’s Wildlife Capital”
because it's a short drive out of Nairobi’s central business district is the Nairobi National Park. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.
For more info: http://www.kws.go.ke/parks/nairobi-national-park
420 locals recommend
Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadYou now have no reason no to go on Safari! Nairobi National park is known as “The World’s Wildlife Capital”
because it's a short drive out of Nairobi’s central business district is the Nairobi National Park. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.
For more info: http://www.kws.go.ke/parks/nairobi-national-park
Essentials
Super Market with a good liquor and wine section. There's one located close to the apartment at ABC Place, short cab ride away.
For more info: https://www.foodplus.co.ke/
11 locals recommend
Chandarana Supermarket
Super Market with a good liquor and wine section. There's one located close to the apartment at ABC Place, short cab ride away.
For more info: https://www.foodplus.co.ke/
Nakumatt Westgate
Super Market
https://www.westgate.co.ke/stores/nakumatt-home-appliances
Nairobi Chapel
Ngong RoadPlace of worship:
http://nairobichapel.net/
Parklands Baptist Church
Place of worship close to the apartment.
http://parklandsbaptist.org/
Shopping
Sarit, your city!
Karuna RoadShopping mall located in westlands.
http://www.saritcentre.com/