Guidebook for Nairobi
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Internationally-known center for innovation and technology in Africa. Common site for summer projects and internships. Within 10-15 min walk.
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iHub
Jahazi Ground floor James Gichuru RoadInternationally-known center for innovation and technology in Africa. Common site for summer projects and internships. Within 10-15 min walk.
The people's part in Kenya, similar in feel but not in size or grandeur to Central Park in New York. A great place to walk around and soak in the sun with the Nairobi skyline in the background.
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Uhuru Park View Point
Cathedral RoadThe people's part in Kenya, similar in feel but not in size or grandeur to Central Park in New York. A great place to walk around and soak in the sun with the Nairobi skyline in the background.
Quiet place to take a walk. Very peaceful and calm--good for picnics on the weekend.
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I-Arboretum yaseNairobi
off State House RdQuiet place to take a walk. Very peaceful and calm--good for picnics on the weekend.
Food Scene
Really good Starbucks-style coffee house with great coffee, smoothies, and a full menu: sandwiches, salads, wraps, Tex Mex, etc. Also free wifi. Within 5 minutes walk from the apartment!
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Java House
Langata RoadReally good Starbucks-style coffee house with great coffee, smoothies, and a full menu: sandwiches, salads, wraps, Tex Mex, etc. Also free wifi. Within 5 minutes walk from the apartment!
Great sushi and authentic Korean food in Nairobi, within 5 minutes walk from the apartment!
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Sushi Soo Japanese Restaurant
Great sushi and authentic Korean food in Nairobi, within 5 minutes walk from the apartment!
Arguably the best lunch spot in Nairobi, but good for other meals too. Lots of delicious and healthy options on the menu, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, meat, etc. Great coffee and free wifi. 15-20min walk
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Monikos Kitchen
P.O. Box 25240 Gitanga RdArguably the best lunch spot in Nairobi, but good for other meals too. Lots of delicious and healthy options on the menu, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, meat, etc. Great coffee and free wifi. 15-20min walk
Fun local spot for young people to hang out, bar/restaurant feel with good chicken wings. Also a micro brewery with good beer.
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Brew Bistro and Lounge
671 Ngong RdFun local spot for young people to hang out, bar/restaurant feel with good chicken wings. Also a micro brewery with good beer.
Excellent restaurant out in the green Karen suburb. Wonderful for an afternoon lunch or coffee.
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Tamambo Karen Blixen
Karen RoadExcellent restaurant out in the green Karen suburb. Wonderful for an afternoon lunch or coffee.
Arguably the best restaurant in Nairobi. Certainly a wonderful atmosphere, and not too pricey. Great dinner place.
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Talisman
Ngong RoadArguably the best restaurant in Nairobi. Certainly a wonderful atmosphere, and not too pricey. Great dinner place.
The quintessential Nairobi restaurant. Serves all-you-can-eat meat of different varieties, the classics like beef, chicken, and pork, as well as some others such as alligator and ostrich.
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The carnivore restaurant
Langata RoadThe quintessential Nairobi restaurant. Serves all-you-can-eat meat of different varieties, the classics like beef, chicken, and pork, as well as some others such as alligator and ostrich.
Great South African pizza company, with an awesome 2 for 1 deal on Fridays! If you're here on a Friday we can split one :)
Debonairs Pizza Kenya
Ngong RoadGreat South African pizza company, with an awesome 2 for 1 deal on Fridays! If you're here on a Friday we can split one :)
Excellent Italian food with a really nice atmosphere very close to my apartment.
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Osteria
Excellent Italian food with a really nice atmosphere very close to my apartment.
Shopping
Shopping mall with a nice grocery store, food court, micro brew, and restaurants. Best bakery and coffee in Nairobi at Alexandre. Also one of the best Nairobi bookstores on the 2nd floor. 10min walk.
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Yaya Centre
Argwings Kodhek RoadShopping mall with a nice grocery store, food court, micro brew, and restaurants. Best bakery and coffee in Nairobi at Alexandre. Also one of the best Nairobi bookstores on the 2nd floor. 10min walk.
Upscale shopping mall with lots of clothing stores, souvenirs , food court, etc. Also several nice restaurants such as ArtCaffe and Medeterraneo (Italian). Subway and a nice movie theater as well.
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The Junction Mall
Kingara RoadUpscale shopping mall with lots of clothing stores, souvenirs , food court, etc. Also several nice restaurants such as ArtCaffe and Medeterraneo (Italian). Subway and a nice movie theater as well.
Great outdoor shopping center next to the UN and US Embassy. Very international flavor and good shops.
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The Village Market
Great outdoor shopping center next to the UN and US Embassy. Very international flavor and good shops.
Essentials
Extremely close Naivas grocery store for basic food items and other essentials. Within 5 min walking. The shopping mall also has a couple decent restaurants including Misono Japanese Restaurant.
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GREENHOUSE SHOPPING CENTRE
1st floor Kirichwa LnExtremely close Naivas grocery store for basic food items and other essentials. Within 5 min walking. The shopping mall also has a couple decent restaurants including Misono Japanese Restaurant.
The WalMart of Kenya. Giant supermarket with everything you'll need, including lots of imported goods from familiar brands. Within 10-15 walk.
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Prestige Plaza Shopping Mall
The WalMart of Kenya. Giant supermarket with everything you'll need, including lots of imported goods from familiar brands. Within 10-15 walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local joint right across from the apartment. Authentic Kenyan food, awesome nyama choma (roasted goat), and a great place to get a cold Tusker (beer).
Katanazi Restaurant And Bar
12891 Kirichwa RdGreat local joint right across from the apartment. Authentic Kenyan food, awesome nyama choma (roasted goat), and a great place to get a cold Tusker (beer).
Sightseeing
A nice place to walk around and see animals in a contained environment, like a zoo, without the hassle of a game drive. The animals are rescued orphans from the game parks who wouldn't have survived.
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Nairobi Safari Walk
Langata RoadA nice place to walk around and see animals in a contained environment, like a zoo, without the hassle of a game drive. The animals are rescued orphans from the game parks who wouldn't have survived.
The name says it all, but these little elephants are worth the trip!
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I-Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
off Magadi RdThe name says it all, but these little elephants are worth the trip!
See and feed the giraffes--an experience great for photos!
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Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadSee and feed the giraffes--an experience great for photos!