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| Nairobi Travel Guide for backpackers |
Nairobi, capital of Kenya, is a colourful, bustling, vibrant city. It’s one of Africa’s biggest and busiest cities, as well as being the United Nation’s fourth “World Centre”, making it East Africa’s economic and aid headquarters.
Some things that might come to your aid after an long overland trek are the welcoming smells of Wimpy, McDonalds and California Cookies, as this cosmopolitan centre prides itself on its Westernisation, right down to the dodgy massage parlours. That said, you will have no doubt you are in Africa, thanks to the manic taxi drivers, safari-sellers, vendors and markets. Nairobi has an exciting nightlife, buzzing music scene and restaurants galore.
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 DAILY BUDGET in NAIROBI - Nairobi is a relatively cheap city and US$35 will get you a private room, decent restaurant meals, bus and/or taxi fares. Private rooms start at about $15 and dorm rooms $12. You can get a decent meal from about $3 and taxi rides start from about $3.50. If you stay in dormitories and eat street food you will get by on less. |
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Nairobi National Park - Langata Road, a short bus trip from the city centre, near the airports. Go to see black rhinos and a host of other wildlife. Admission: US$23 (adults), US$10 (children)
The National Museum - Museum Hill Road, if rock art, fossils, the origins of humans and stuffed birds are your thing. It’s only a 1km walk from the city centre across the river and opposite the museum there’s a great snake park too. Admission: US$10
Karen Blixen Museum - Karen Road, in a quiet tree-lined road, this restored house and grounds has period furniture and photographs of Danish author Karen Blixen, who wrote under the name Isak Dinesen, famous for writing ‘Out of Africa’.
14 Falls Tour/Kamba Village Visit - A few minutes from the city,visit the 14 falls Thika and enjoy the scenery with Donyo sabuku national park just a few metres, picin lunch then pass by the coffee farms as you proceed to MUKUYUNI village
Lake Magadi - Magadi on trekk, its hot and rocky hills, very beautiful scenes, fresh air and friendly people.
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Gispy Bar - Westlands Shopping Centre, in the Tropicana restaurant. Popular sundowner venue with Mediterranean vibes.
The Parklands Shade Hotel - Ojijo Road, if you’re after a quiet drink and a game of pool. Wednesday is Western Night, with country music and an African buffet.
Florida 2000 - Moi Avenue, Nairobi’s biggest disco, famous for great music and wall-to-wall bodies getting down on the dancefloor. Most nights, there’s a cabaret show at 1am.
Java Coffee House - Good wholesome meal and great snacks as well at really decent rates
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The River Road area - Has all the very cheap places, mostly dishing up standard fare of chips or ugali with fish or fried chicken, where you should be able to eat hugely for $2.50.
Ali Baba - Murang'a Rd, some Lebanese dishes (kebabs, falafel and kibbe), but popular mainly for its filling lunchtime mini-buffets (Ksh280). Simple but tasty standard Kenyan fare otherwise.
City Fry's - Murang'a Rd, excellent stand'n'eat fish'n'chip shop; very fast service.
Malindi Dishes - Gaberone Road, great Swahili and Ethiopian cuisine, with tasty dishes made with chicken, fish and vegetables, accompanied by "maziwalata" (a special drink made with milk).
K1 & K2 - These two clubs are definetly where To hang out, Friendly atmosphere an amazing Desighn to the place and a great feel of Liveliness all round!! " A HOUSE FULL OF FUN ONLY AT k1 AND K2"
Annie Oakleys Bar & Restaurant Milimani Road - Beside Backpackers Hostel. Only real pub in town. 3 great pool tables, dart board, Big scrn sat. TV, drink prices beat all opposition. Best value food: juicy t-bone:380/-. Music: Tues C&W/60s, Wed Rock, Fri/Sat Rock/General
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