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Food scene
Fun local bar, popular expat hang out, weekly live music and karaoke night. Great wood fired pizza!
75 locals recommend
J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen
Muthangari DriveFun local bar, popular expat hang out, weekly live music and karaoke night. Great wood fired pizza!
Local favorite with great food options. It's a bar with a few shops on site with awesome local products. Be sure to check out the popular Hip Hop Night every Friday!
95 locals recommend
The Alchemist Bar
Parklands RoadLocal favorite with great food options. It's a bar with a few shops on site with awesome local products. Be sure to check out the popular Hip Hop Night every Friday!
Sightseeing
Must visit if its your first time to Nairobi. Get up close and personal and meet some adorable orphaned elephants and learn about a great conservation initiative here in Kenya.
69 locals recommend
Elephant and Rhino Nursery
Must visit if its your first time to Nairobi. Get up close and personal and meet some adorable orphaned elephants and learn about a great conservation initiative here in Kenya.
A constant weekend activity for us, go on a safari at this beautiful park inside the city!
419 locals recommend
Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadA constant weekend activity for us, go on a safari at this beautiful park inside the city!
Popular spot to visit and learn about giraffes. Spend the day hanging out with and feeding the giraffes.
355 locals recommend
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadPopular spot to visit and learn about giraffes. Spend the day hanging out with and feeding the giraffes.
Shopping
Toi Market
Popular market to find second hand clothes and anything you need.
Test your bargaining skills and find all sorts of local crafts for sale here. Check the schedule as the market changes location based on the day of the week.
59 locals recommend
The Maasai Market
Slip RoadTest your bargaining skills and find all sorts of local crafts for sale here. Check the schedule as the market changes location based on the day of the week.
Local favorite. Find jewelry, housewares and more at this women's cooperative. Shop and support a good cause. There is also a great outdoor cafe in their lovely garden.
7 locals recommend
Amani ya Juu
Ring RoadLocal favorite. Find jewelry, housewares and more at this women's cooperative. Shop and support a good cause. There is also a great outdoor cafe in their lovely garden.