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Kenya’s capital, with a national park on the edge of the city.
Nairobi, Kenya at a glance
Nairobi is in Kenya, Eastern Africa. People mainly speak Swahili and English. The currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). VoyaKin maps 42 places to see here.
Kenya’s capital, with a national park on the edge of the city.
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- Nairobi
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- Eastern Africa
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- Swahili, English
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
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Before you go: official information
Entry rules, visas and health requirements change. Confirm them with Kenya’s official immigration authority or its embassy before you book and again before you travel.
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Places to see in and around Nairobi
12 of the 42 places VoyaKin maps here. Descriptions from Wikipedia and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each card.
Nairobi
City · Nairobi City County
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, located in the south-central part of the country. As of 2026, it has a population of 5.6 million and a metropolitan population of 15.95 million, making it the 8th most populous city in Africa and the 4th most populous metropolitan area.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Daryona (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
Nairobi National Park
Park & nature · Nairobi County
Nairobi National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1946 about 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Nairobi. It is fenced on three sides, whereas the open southern boundary allows migrating wildlife to move between the park and the adjacent Kitengela plains.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: The original uploader was Mkimemia at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
Karen Blixen Museum
Museum · Nairobi City County
The Karen Blixen Museum, located 10 km (6.2 mi) outside of Nairobi, Kenya, "at the foot of the Ngong Hills", is the former African home of Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her 1937 book Out of Africa which chronicles life at the estate.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Rod Waddington (CC BY-SA 2.0). Map
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family
Religious · Nairobi City County
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family is a Catholic Church Cathedral and Basilica dedicated to the Holy Family located in Nairobi. The Basilica is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nairobi.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: mwanasimba from La Réunion (CC BY-SA 2.0). Map
Westlands
Neighborhood · Nairobi City County
Westlands is a mixed-use neighbourhood in Upper Parklands in Nairobi. Located 3.0 kilometres (2 mi) from Nairobi's central business district, it sits on the westerly areas of the larger Parklands area of Nairobi.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Nairobi123 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map
Karen
Neighborhood · Nairobi County
Karen is a suburb of Nairobi in Kenya, lying south-west of Nairobi's central business district.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Krg This photo was taken by Karl Ragnar Gjertsen (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
Nairobi Railway Museum
Museum · Nairobi City County
The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is operated by Kenya Railways.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Robin Hutton (CC BY 2.0). Map
Eastleigh
Neighborhood · Nairobi City County
Eastleigh is a mixed-use neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. It is known for its business prowess.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: aflaanta std (CC BY 3.0). Map
Uhuru Park
Park & nature · Nairobi County
Uhuru Park is a 12.9 hectare recreational park adjacent to the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya. It was opened to the public by the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta on 23 May 1969.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: DEMOSH from Nairobi, Kenya (CC BY 2.0). Map
Gigiri
Neighborhood · Nairobi City County
Gigiri is a residential estate in Nairobi. It is home to Kenya's large expatriate community. It is one of the largest expat communities in Africa. Gigiri hosts:United Nations Office at Nairobi making Nairobi the only African city to host several UN bodies i.e.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Queen Asali (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map
Bomas of Kenya
Museum · Nairobi City County
Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi, in Kenya. Bomas interpreted to mean (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. Bomas of Kenya is home to one of the largest auditoriums in Africa.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: SteveRwanda (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
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A few words in Swahili
From VoyaKin’s free Swahili lessons in the app, with audio there.
- Habarihello/how are you
- Jambohello
- Mambowhat's up/how are things
- Habari ya asubuhigood morning
- Habari ya jionigood evening
- Asantethank you
- Tafadhaliplease
- Karibuwelcome/you're welcome
Keep exploring
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Also in Eastern Africa: Tanzania · Ethiopia · British Indian Ocean Territory · Burundi · Comoros · Djibouti · Eritrea · French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Last updated November 12, 2026. Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons, OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Partner offers below are separate from this guide and never change what’s written here.
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Tours & experiences
72 h3 days Masai Mara on Private 4x4 Land Cruiser 5.0 (249)From US$3,360 on Viator
6 hNairobi Park Wildlife Safari 5.0 (111)From US$400 on Viator
72 hMasai Mara 3 Days Tour Safari Private 4WD Landcruiser 5.0 (111)From US$1,950 on Viator
120 h5 Days Maasai mara, Lake Nakuru, samburu private lodge safari 5.0 (108)From US$4,143 on Viator
144 h6 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli Budget Group Safari 5.0 (99)From US$1,436 on Viator
96 h4 Days great of Maasai Mara Lake Nakuru joining safari 5.0 (92)From US$1,250 on Viator
72 hMasai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari 5.0 (79)From US$2,515 on Viator
72 h3 Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives 5.0 (68)From US$580 on Viator
7 hNairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour 5.0 (68)From US$100 on Viator
120 hExplore Kenya: 5-Day Group Safari Adventure 5.0 (62)From US$1,100 on Viator
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