Nairobi

The best month to visit Nairobi is at the time of the dry season that is in-between late June to October. The migration of wildebeest extends the Masai Mara in the month of July and remains there until the month of October when it is time for them to rush back to Serengeti in Tanzania. Wildlife viewing in Nairobi is at its best, round the year, but the time to visit and meander around the parks differ with seasons. See below and understand when to visit which park at what months and seasons.

• Best time to visit Nairobi: January to February, June to October (Must visit all the parks)
• High Season: Months like January and February, July to November (Must visit only the crowded parks exhibiting wondrous beauty and attractions like the Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara)
• Low Season: March to May (Few lodges and camps experiencing heavy rainfall might close down)
• Moderate Season: Between June to October (Around little to negligible rainfall)
• Worst Season: March, April, and May (This season is the peak of wet and rainy season)

The Airport named Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is structured into three terminals, where the first and the second terminal are reserved for the international flights whereas the third terminal operates the domestic flights. For the tourist convenience, the airport offers various amenities. The services offered by them include internet accessibility, florists, salons, restaurants, free and cheap shops, medical services and so on. The Indian traveler can plan their trip to Nairobi easily without bothering much about how to reach the destination, as the city serves various indirect and direct flights from India. The flight to Nairobi from India are offered by airlines like Etihad Airways, Jet Airways, Jetlite, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways and many others. The main cities that are the carriers of the flight to Nairobi are Kochi, Goa, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. On reaching the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the visitors will not have to think much about how to reach Nairobi. The city of Nairobi is located at a short drive from the Kenya Airport and easily is accessible by cabs and rental cars that are available near the airport. Also, regular buses operate from the International airport and the city which is considered to incur an economical expense.

Therefore, the way by which you can reach Nairobi is by:

The following things can be done in Nairobi:

• Visit City Safari
• Guzzle Tusker Beer
• Explore Karen Blixen Museum
• Swaddle your way to Kibera
• Visit Nairobi Java House & sip on coffee
• Taste the local African cuisine – Nyama Choma
• Visit the colonial and retrospective Muthaiga Country Club
• Drive along the Matatus
• Cradle on the Rift Valley
•    Relish the Jumbo Kenya Deluxe

The local food of Nairobi are as follows:

• Ugali
• Pilau
• Matoke
• Maharagwe
• Githeri
• Irio
• Nyama Choma
• Mukimo
• Kenyan Chapati

The places where the local food of Nairobi can be relished are as follows:

• Tamarind Restaurant
• Lucca
• Misono
• Wasp and Sprout
• Tapas Ceviche Bar Nairobi
• Haru Japanese Restaurant
• Brew Bistro & Lounge
• Artcaffe
• Tin Roof Cafe
• Purdy Arms
• Urban Eatery
• Thai Chi Restaurant - The Stanley Hotel
• The Lord Erroll
• Ocean Basket
• 45 Degrees Kitchen
• 360 Degrees Pizza
• Abyssinia
• Tatu Restaurant
• Zen Garden Restaurant
• About Thyme
• Hashmi`s Restaurant
• The Carnivore Restaurant
• Java House
• Habesha
• Japanese Izakaya Cheka
• Haandi Restaurant
• Open House Restaurant
• Fogo Gaucho
• The Talisman

Getting around the city of Nairobi via local transport is not a jostle or causes hustle as the public transport system methodically smothers most of the destination spots located on the outskirts of the city. At a distance of about a square kilometer of Nairobi, the place is restrained for commercial activities, but however, it is easy to map read the area on foot. There are residential areas that outstretch as far as twenty-five kilometers from the city of Nairobi with few of the boomburb extending its outreach to counties like Kajiado, Mavoko, and Kiambu. The maximum number of transports that are available from Nairobi are Matatus, Tuk-tuks, bodabodas or motorbikes, buses, and taxis. The train services that are available in Nairobi are possessed by the Government.

Therefore, the best modes of transportation to commute around Nairobi are:

•  Matatus
•  Buses
•  Train
•  Boda boda
•  Tuk Tuk
•  Taxis
•  Motor bikes

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Nairobi is a city focusing on multilingualism. English and Bantu Swahili are the languages which are spoken by the people of Nairobi at large. These two are the official languages of the city known by the people in and around the city.

Commonly used greeting in Nairobi are as follows:

• Jambo: Hello
• Habari za asubuhi? : Good morning
• Habari za mchana? : Good afternoon
• Habari za jioni? : Good evening
• Kwaheri: Goodbye
• Habari za usiku? : Good night

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Following are the best shopping places in Nairobi along with its specialty:

• Yaya Centre – Kilimani: A family business outlet with big brand stores.
• Galleria Mall – Karen-Langata Road: A perfect place for attaining tranquillity of mind byways of garnering great shopping experience away from the hustle bustle and rush of gigantic malls.
• Westgate Shopping Mall: Smaller than original, Westgate Shopping Mall blights on and portrays a retrospective history delineating class.
• Sarit Centre – Westlands: What makes Sarit Centre stand out is the pub, excellent and lively cinema and well stocked and relishing candy and food stores and stalls.
• The Junction: The Junction is a Mall exhibiting electronic store, humongous furniture, and captivating jewelry outlets.

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One can enjoy the nightlife in Nairobi at the following places:

• Brew Bistro
• Black Diamond
• OffRoad Bar and Lounge
• Club Tribeka
• Bacchus Lounge
• Choices Pub and Restaurant
• Klub House (K1)
• Galileo Lounge
• Mercury Lounge
• Havana Bar and Restaurant

The best places for adventure activities in Nairobi are as follows:

• Natural World Kenya Safaris
• Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris
• Explorer Kenya
• Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
• Amazing Memories Safaris
• East African Exotic Safaris
• Bigfoot Adventures
• Asili Adventure Safaris
• Bountiful Safaris - Day Tours
• Bruno Safaris - Day Tours Nairobi Mamba Village
• Nairobi Mamba Village
•    Spirit of Kenya
• Axis Africa Safaris
• Beacon Safaris
• Ngong Hills
• Right Choice Tours & Safaris
• Kenya Expresso Tours and Safaris
• Baiskeli Adventures