Guidebook for Nairobi
Food Scene
Newscafe - Adlife (Kilimani)
God for coffee, drinks, food, ambiance
One of my favorite restaurants in Nairobi. Nyama Mama has a lovely rustic modern design, a creative menu that blends western and East African palates and its a great place to people watch!
29 locals recommend
Nyama Mama Delta
One of my favorite restaurants in Nairobi. Nyama Mama has a lovely rustic modern design, a creative menu that blends western and East African palates and its a great place to people watch!
Excellent West African cuisine in Nairobi! Be warned - the whole fish can serve two people.
16 locals recommend
Mama Ashanti
Muthangari GardensExcellent West African cuisine in Nairobi! Be warned - the whole fish can serve two people.
Drinks & Nightlife
This lovely indoor/outdoor bar-live music-entertainment venue is one of the most interesting places to visit in Nairobi. At The Alchemist you'll get a peak into Nairobi's creative scene while catching a great live music or DJ set. They often have game and family days on Sundays.
95 locals recommend
The Alchemist Bar
Parklands RoadThis lovely indoor/outdoor bar-live music-entertainment venue is one of the most interesting places to visit in Nairobi. At The Alchemist you'll get a peak into Nairobi's creative scene while catching a great live music or DJ set. They often have game and family days on Sundays.
For the best consistent live music set in Nairobi visit Jay's on a thursday night ... and it's Free! Abdi Rasheed does an amazing job at curating "Thursday Night Live" at Jay's. He gets diverse acts from across the continent that range from soul, traditional African, reggae, jazz and more. Since they've renovated the space, Jay's is a lovely place for food and drinks on any evening.
75 locals recommend
J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen
Muthangari DriveFor the best consistent live music set in Nairobi visit Jay's on a thursday night ... and it's Free! Abdi Rasheed does an amazing job at curating "Thursday Night Live" at Jay's. He gets diverse acts from across the continent that range from soul, traditional African, reggae, jazz and more. Since they've renovated the space, Jay's is a lovely place for food and drinks on any evening.
Parks & Nature
The arboretum is lovely for an afternoon stroll or a family picnic. It's also the site of the Karoga Festival which a great event for all family members to get a taste of the local art, culture and music scene.
27 locals recommend
Arboretum station
The arboretum is lovely for an afternoon stroll or a family picnic. It's also the site of the Karoga Festival which a great event for all family members to get a taste of the local art, culture and music scene.
I've been told it's the largest forest within a city on the continent of Africa. Regardless, its a beautiful place to take a walk, play a couple of sets of tennis, rent a bike, visit the waterfall or dine at the upscale River Cafe, which is within the park. After two hours in Karura you'll definitely feel rejuvenated.
253 locals recommend
Karura Forest
I've been told it's the largest forest within a city on the continent of Africa. Regardless, its a beautiful place to take a walk, play a couple of sets of tennis, rent a bike, visit the waterfall or dine at the upscale River Cafe, which is within the park. After two hours in Karura you'll definitely feel rejuvenated.
Shopping
Kasuku is a quaint shopping cenre that has all of the essentials - grocery store; bakery; salon; pharmacy etc. It's a five minute walk from the apartment.
49 locals recommend
Kasuku Center
Kasuku is a quaint shopping cenre that has all of the essentials - grocery store; bakery; salon; pharmacy etc. It's a five minute walk from the apartment.