Nairobi

Kenya's dynamic capital is the gateway to the world's greatest wildlife experiences. From city-edge national parks to the legendary Masai Mara, Nairobi puts you on the doorstep of the African safari.

Best time to visit

Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Essentials

Currency: KES
Language: Swahili / English
Timezone: Nairobi

Average temperatures

Jan 25°Feb 26°Mar 25°Apr 24°May 22°Jun 21°Jul 20°Aug 21°Sep 24°Oct 24°Nov 23°Dec 24°

Things to do

Safari in the Masai MaraVisit the Elephant OrphanageExplore Nairobi National ParkFeed giraffes at Giraffe CentreVisit Karen Blixen MuseumTry nyama choma (grilled meat)

Local cuisine

Nyama chomaUgaliSukuma wikiKenyan chai

The Masai Mara is one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserves, famous for the annual Great Migration when over two million wildebeest cross from the Serengeti. Big Five sightings are almost guaranteed.