Kiptoo’s guidebook
Wildlife
I-Elephant and Rhino Nursery
One of the only (if not the only) natural game parks in the world within a city
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Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadOne of the only (if not the only) natural game parks in the world within a city
Hang out with these tall friends, and if you're lucky you might get a sloppy smooch from them :)
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Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadHang out with these tall friends, and if you're lucky you might get a sloppy smooch from them :)
A historic manor in Karen with great views of the Giraffe Center (and of course, the giraffes themselves)
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Giraffe Manor
A historic manor in Karen with great views of the Giraffe Center (and of course, the giraffes themselves)
Food scene
Big selection of meats if you're an omnivore :). The place is literally a 10 minute walk from the apartment and you can see it from the rooftop, across the Uhuru Gardens park
Some weekend nights they have music/comedy shows at the Simba Saloon (semi-outdoor theatre)
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The carnivore restaurant
Big selection of meats if you're an omnivore :). The place is literally a 10 minute walk from the apartment and you can see it from the rooftop, across the Uhuru Gardens park
Some weekend nights they have music/comedy shows at the Simba Saloon (semi-outdoor theatre)
An outdoor but chic place with a variety of local and international dishes
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Tin Roof Cafe
An outdoor but chic place with a variety of local and international dishes
Neighborhoods
some of the interesting residential areas and their attractions
You can walk into the slum, one of Africa's largest, or watch it from a distance on the rooftop. Worth a visit if you care about social justice, in/equality & socio-economic empowerment or just see & appreciate the sheer paradox of Nairobi
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Kibera slum
You can walk into the slum, one of Africa's largest, or watch it from a distance on the rooftop. Worth a visit if you care about social justice, in/equality & socio-economic empowerment or just see & appreciate the sheer paradox of Nairobi
An historic yet up and coming neighborhood, Lang'ata is the home of many of Nairobi's food, entertainment and wildlife fixtures. Some of my favorites include outdoor restaurants like the Carnivore, entertainment joints and lounges like Club 1963, 1824, and Pitstop. Some of Nairobi's top tourist attractions also lie here - the National Park, Animal Orphanage, Sheldrick Wildife Refuge, Uhuru Gardens and the Bomas of Kenya. It's a good mix of people from all walks of life in terms of socio-economic backgrounds so you'll also get a real sense of Nairobi away from the beaten path.
A little up the road (about 10~15 minutes) is the also the leafier Karen suburb with its interesting places such as the Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen House (Museum), tons of fine restaurants among other outdoorsy attractions
Langata
An historic yet up and coming neighborhood, Lang'ata is the home of many of Nairobi's food, entertainment and wildlife fixtures. Some of my favorites include outdoor restaurants like the Carnivore, entertainment joints and lounges like Club 1963, 1824, and Pitstop. Some of Nairobi's top tourist attractions also lie here - the National Park, Animal Orphanage, Sheldrick Wildife Refuge, Uhuru Gardens and the Bomas of Kenya. It's a good mix of people from all walks of life in terms of socio-economic backgrounds so you'll also get a real sense of Nairobi away from the beaten path.
A little up the road (about 10~15 minutes) is the also the leafier Karen suburb with its interesting places such as the Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen House (Museum), tons of fine restaurants among other outdoorsy attractions
Shopping
Wide variety of shops and somewhat high-end food options
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Galleria Mall
Langata RoadWide variety of shops and somewhat high-end food options
This one is right within our compound so you won't have to walk far, just about 1 minute from the elevator/lift :).
In there you can do grocery shopping at Naivas Supermarket, enjoy coffee at the cafes, spoil yourself at one of the spas/barber shops, etc
Freedom Heights Mall & Residence
Langata RoadThis one is right within our compound so you won't have to walk far, just about 1 minute from the elevator/lift :).
In there you can do grocery shopping at Naivas Supermarket, enjoy coffee at the cafes, spoil yourself at one of the spas/barber shops, etc