Kenya's capital city has risen in a single century from a brackish uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital. When railway construction workers reached this area in 1899, they set up a basic camp and supply depot, simply called 'Mile 327'. The camp became a rustic village, and then a shanty town and by 1907 it becames the capital of all of British East Africa and an important centre for the colony and a Mecca for adventurers, hunters and travellers from all over the world.

Modern day Nairobi

Modern Nairobi is still the safari capital of the Africa and one of Africa's largest, and most interesting cities. Nairobi is a city that never seems to sleep. The entire town has a boundless energy, and is thriving place where all of human life can be found. This is a place of great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character.

Attraction in and Around Nairobi

Museums: Nairobi has not lost its sense of the past, with an excellent museum - The Kenya National Museum and the historical home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa open to visitors.

Nairobi National Park: Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park, home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffe, Rhino, Cheetah, and a large number of Lions, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town.

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park: Further out of town, the spectacular 27 meter deep 'Fourteen Falls' waterfalls at Thika are perfect for a scenic day trip. Nearby Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, is centered around an imposing 2,146 meter mountain.

Nairobi Nightlife: Nairobi is a city unlike any other, with a fantastic music scene, excellent international restaurants and an endless and colorful array of shops and markets, there is plenty on offer for the visitor.

Getting Around in Nairobi

Nairobi's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, located 15kms out of the centre of town. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport handles both International and domestic carriers.

Wilson airport, located 11 kms outside of the city centre, is the domestic hub for both scheduled and chartered domestic air traffic.

Nairobi Railway station is the centre for railway traffic with daily arrivals/departures from Mombasa and Kisumu.

There are countless Matatu stands throughout Nairobi, with continuous arrivals and departures throughout the day.

Walking around Nairobi is relatively straightforward, as the city centre is small and accessible. In some areas, there can be a security risk while walking, and it is best to seek local advice before setting out. Taxis are widely available, and convenient. Nairobi Taxis are usually marked with a yellow line along each side.

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