Things to Do in Nairobi
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Nairobi, Kenya — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Giraffe Centre (AFEW)
Feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at eye level. KES 1,300 entry. Open from 9am — closest major attraction to JKIA.
Karen Blixen Museum
The Out of Africa farmhouse in the Karen suburb. KES 1,200 entry. The Ngong Hills backdrop is stunning.
Maasai Market
Rotating crafts market — Fridays at Yaya Centre, Tuesdays at Village Market. Beaded jewellery and carvings at negotiable prices.
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Things to do in Nairobi
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Nyama choma (charcoal-grilled goat meat) with ugali at Carnivore Restaurant — Nairobi's most famous food institution since 1980.
Local tip
Nairobi National Park is 7km from JKIA — the world's only national park bordering a capital city. Dawn game drives depart from the park gate at 6am.
Where to stay
Hotels across Nairobi — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.