Beach near Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi Travel Guide

Kenya

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital and largest city, with a population of 5,325,160. It is an inland city in East Africa, rather than a coastal destination, so beach trips are not part of the local travel offering.

Most visitors arrive through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, while Wilson Airport also serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Nairobi.

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Local time

5,325,160

Population

4,237 miles away

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Weather in Nairobi

Mon

27°

Tue

28°

Wed

28°

Know before you go

Pays in KES

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +254

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Kenya for good service. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by service staff.

Best time to visit Nairobi

Jan

26°9

Feb

29°3

Mar

28°13

Apr

25°26

May

25°20

Jun

25°9

Jul

24°4

Aug

24°7

Sep

27°6

Oct

27°14

Nov

25°24

Dec

26°19

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Nairobi

  1. Nairobi Railway Museum

    museum

    0.6 km

  2. Nairobi Arboretum

    park

    1.9 km

  3. Jeevanjee Gardens

    park

    0.4 km

  4. Nairobi Gallery

    museum

    0.4 km

  5. August 7th Memorial Park

    park

    1.3 km

  6. City Park (park i Kenya)

    park

    2.7 km

  7. National Museum of Kenya

    museum

    1.1 km

  8. Palacina Hotel

    arcade

    2.7 km

Getting there

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · 12.8 km

Wilson Airport · 3.9 km

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