Places To Visit In Nairobi

8 km
from city center 1 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

The National Park is the most famous attraction in Nairobi, which organises a thrilling safari drive for the travellers, taking you through the dense grasslands where you could see the wildlife - lions, cheetah, black rhinos, hippos and giraffes. Come here and get acclimatised with the nature in the purest form.

14 km
from city center 2 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

A popular spot right on the foothills of Ngong Valleys, Karen Blixen Museum was once a house owned by Danish Author Karen and her Husband, Baron Bror von Blixen Fincke. Just about ten kilometres from the main downtown, the Museum has all the collections symbolizing the remarkable Kenyan history of a different era. The farmhouse became extremely famous with the release of the movie 'Out of Africa' an Oscar winning film based on Karen's life.

11 km
from city center 3 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Tourists visiting the National Park of Nairobi often stop at its gate to explore what is known as the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. A must-visit attraction for all the animal lovers, visitors often come to see and bond with the young abandoned elephants and rhinos.

2 km
from city center 4 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Established in 1929, Nairobi National Museum is a magnificent collection of the local art masterpieces, culture and palaeontology. The museum stands beside a botanical garden, having many medicinal plants and herbs. There is also a snake house which attracts many visitors.

13 km
from city center 5 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Established in 1970s by Jock Leslie-Melville, this breeding and conservation centre educates about the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Come here and be ready to get up, close and personal with these graceful creatures.

0 km
from city center 6 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Built in 1971, the world famous Nairobi Railway Museum is a spectacular landmark promising to protect and showcase the precious antique records of the railways of East Africa. The museum has many galleries displaying the age old collections of local trains.

8 km
from city center 7 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Bomas meaning residence is a thrilling tour taking you through the significant tribes of Kenya. The native groups staying in their villages gives a fascinating understanding about every tribe's societal structure, music, dance and so much more.

0 km
from city center 8 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

The world class Kenyatta International Conference Centre is best known for holding official gatherings, meetings and conferences. Magnificently tall and giving amazing views from its balconies and terrace, the building is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.

24 km
from city center 9 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Located towards the west of the capital is the picturesque Ngong Hills. The speciality of these hills is that they have distinct seven hump-like structure which resembles the Knuckles of a fist and offer astonishing views of Karen and the Great Rift Valley.

1 km
from city center 10 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

A major landmark in the capital, National Archives was established in an old building. Showcasing the rich Kenyan tribal social culture and also the history, art works and information on politics of the country. The collection of artefacts and paintings, that dominates the majority of the building is truly inspiring and attracts several visitors from different nations.

1 km
from city center 11 out of 11
places to visit in Nairobi

Widely popular and extremely recommended by every local, Masaai market is a must-visit for handicraft shoppers. From the historic African paintings to amazing handicrafts, this endless market is all the more attractive because of its cheap rates.