Kenya
What's happening in Nairobi this weekend
Karura Forest runs, nyama choma, and creative energy in Westlands. Nairobi is East Africa's hub and it buzzes.
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Run in Karura Forest
Trail running through indigenous forest. Right in the city.
Coffee at Artcaffe
Kenyan single origin. Great terrace in Westlands.
Cycling in Nairobi National Park
Bike ride with giraffes in the background. Only in Nairobi.
Coming up this week
Nyama choma evening
Grilled meat and ugali. Bring friends and appetites.
Yoga at Uhuru Gardens
Morning flow in the memorial park. Peaceful setting.
Photography in the CBD
Street life and architecture. Raw and real.
Football at Kasarani
Pickup game on the training pitches. All levels.
Live music in Kilimani
Afrobeats and Kenyan pop. Great bar scene.
Art gallery walk in Karen
Contemporary East African art. Sculpture gardens included.
Your guide to Nairobi
Don't miss
Run the forest trails of Karura Forest right in the middle of the city
Visit the Giraffe Centre in Karen and feed giraffes from the platform
Explore the contemporary art scene at the GoDown Arts Centre
Eat nyama choma with ugali at a roadside spot in Westlands
Local tips
Use Bolt or Uber instead of random taxis — it is safer and metered
Carry cash in smaller denominations — change can be hard to get
Nairobi is at 1,700m altitude so evenings are surprisingly cool
Neighbourhoods
Good to know
- Language
- Swahili and English
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Oct
- Getting around
- Matatus and ride-hailing
- Cost level
- Low
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