Nairobi - Wikipedia Nairobi [b] is the capital and largest city of Kenya The city lies in the south-central part of Kenya, at an elevation of 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city
Nairobi | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica Nairobi, city, capital of Kenya It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 meters) The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa, Kenya’s major port on the Indian Ocean Learn more about Nairobi in this article
Nairobi Travel Guide: 24 Top Things to do in Nairobi Kenya Nairobi is the capital and largest city in Kenya The city has grown from a rail depot in 1899 to a city of millions It is the business, finance, and cultural hub of Kenya Most safari-bound visitors in Kenya spend at least one night in Nairobi, which is known as the “Safari Capital of the World”
Nairobi, Kenya: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife Music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle, and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Maasai watering hole
Explore Nairobi | Nairobi City County Nairobi is the Capital City of Kenya It is situated at in South-Central Kenya, 140 Kilometers (87 miles) south of the Equator It is surrounded by 113 km² (70 mi²) of plains, cliffs and forest that makes up the city’s Nairobi National Park
The Best Things to Do in Nairobi, Kenya | Condé Nast Traveler While most tourists to Kenya are ultimately heading to Maasai Mara for a safari, truly savvy travelers know that the best things to do in Nairobi are plentiful, making it a capital city that
Top 11 tourist attractions in Nairobi city | attractions in nairobi Nairobi national park’s most famous site is the ivory burning site where 12 tons of elephant tusks and horns were ignited, the burning site monument is a historic site boosting conservation efforts of the country Nairobi national park offers many Wildlife Kenya safari activities such as nature walks, game viewing, picnic lunch and many more
Nairobi travel - Lonely Planet | Kenya, Africa East Africa's most cosmopolitan city, Nairobi is Kenya's beating heart, an exciting, frenetic concrete jungle that counterpoints the untrammelled natural beauty to be found elsewhere in the country
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