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Information on attractions and travel to and within Nairobi, Kenya, the country's capital city, a key African travel destination.

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Information on attractions and travel to and within Nairobi, Kenya, the country's capital city, a key African travel destination.

Nairobi Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Nairobi, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Nairobi
Nairobi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is famous for having the Nairobi National Park, the world's only game reserve found within a major city. The city and its surrounding area also form Nairobi County, whose current governor is Evans Kidero.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi
10 Do's and Don'ts When Travelling to Nairobi - Mark: My Words

Mark Kaigwa gives discerning travel tips, tricks and hacks on culture, life and must-do's when travelling to Kenya's capital city for business or pleasure.
http://www.mark.co.ke/2011/05/10-dos-and-donts-when-travelling-to-nairobi/
Nairobi Forum, Travel Discussion for Nairobi, Kenya - TripAdvisor

Travel forums for Nairobi. Discuss Nairobi travel with TripAdvisor travelers
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g294207-i9695-Nairobi.html
Nairobi - Lonely Planet

Telling people that you like Nairobi is like voicing a guilty secret. Yes, Nairobi's reputation precedes it. And yes, it's a city where it pays to...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kenya/nairobi
Best Nairobi, Kenya Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Nairobi Travel Guide: 649 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Nairobi, Kenya at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Kenya/Nairobi_Area/Nairobi-2051379/TravelGuide-Nairobi.html
Safety in Kenya, How safe is Kenya? - Expert Africa

Discussion and analysis by a leading Kenya expert.
https://www.expertafrica.com/kenya/info/safety-in-kenya
Nairobi: Health and Safety - TripAdvisor

Inside Nairobi: Health and Safety - Before you visit Nairobi, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g294207-s206/Nairobi:Kenya:Health.And.Safety.html
Is it Safe to Visit Kenya? - About

Safety is a big concern for visitors to Kenya. Thousands of people enjoy going on safari in Kenya every month, but with official government travel warnings out for the country, it's difficult to know exactly what the real situation is like. Find out how to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday in Kenya from my tips below.
http://goafrica.about.com/od/kenya/a/Is-It-Safe-To-Visit-Kenya.htm
Car Rental Nairobi Airport - Europcar

Rent a car in Nairobi Airport and get ready to discover an exciting location. Book online with Europcar and enjoy the freedom to explore.
https://www.europcar.com/location/kenya/nairobi/nairobi-airport
Car Rental Nairobi - Sixt Rent A Car

Cheap Car Rental in Nairobi Kenya. Book today and save with Sixt rent a car in Nairobi.
https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/kenya/nairobi

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Nairobi
Consolidated city-county
Clockwise from top: central business district; a giraffe walking in Nairobi National Park; Parliament of Kenya; Nairobi City Hall; and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname: "The Green City in the Sun"
Nairobi Location within Kenya Show map of Kenya Nairobi Location within the Horn of Africa Show map of Horn of Africa Nairobi Location within Africa Show map of Africa
Coordinates: 01°17′11″S 36°49′02″E / 1.28639°S 36.81722°E / -1.28639; 36.81722
Country	Kenya
County	Nairobi City
Founded	1899; 125 years ago (1899)
Sub-counties	List Dagoretti Embakasi Lang'ata Kamukunji Kasarani Kibra Makadara Mathare Njiru Starehe Westlands
Government
• Body	Nairobi City County
• Legislature	County Assembly
• Governor	Johnson Sakaja
Area ^[a] ^[2]
• Consolidated city-county	696.1 km² (268.8 sq mi)
Elevation	1,795 m (5,889 ft)
Population (2019) ^[3]
• Consolidated city-county	4,397,073
• Estimate (2024) ^[4]	4,828,000
• Density	6,300/km² (16,000/sq mi)
• Urban	5,541,000
Demonym	Nairobian
GDP (PPP)
• Total	City $91.0 B (1st) Metro $150B^[5]
• Per Capita	$18,958 (1st)
GDP (NOMINAL)
• Total	City $35 billion (1st) Metro $54B
• Per Capita	$7,291 (1st)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Area code	020
HDI (2019)	0.681^[6] - medium
Website	nairobi.go.ke

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Nairobi Travel Guide - Wikitravel

Open source travel guide to Nairobi, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. Free and reliable advice written by Wikitravellers from around the globe.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Nairobi
Nairobi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is famous for having the Nairobi National Park, the world's only game reserve found within a major city. The city and its surrounding area also form Nairobi County, whose current governor is Evans Kidero.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi
10 Do's and Don'ts When Travelling to Nairobi - Mark: My Words

Mark Kaigwa gives discerning travel tips, tricks and hacks on culture, life and must-do's when travelling to Kenya's capital city for business or pleasure.
http://www.mark.co.ke/2011/05/10-dos-and-donts-when-travelling-to-nairobi/
Nairobi Forum, Travel Discussion for Nairobi, Kenya - TripAdvisor

Travel forums for Nairobi. Discuss Nairobi travel with TripAdvisor travelers
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g294207-i9695-Nairobi.html
Nairobi - Lonely Planet

Telling people that you like Nairobi is like voicing a guilty secret. Yes, Nairobi's reputation precedes it. And yes, it's a city where it pays to...
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/kenya/nairobi
Best Nairobi, Kenya Tips, Things to Do and Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Nairobi Travel Guide: 649 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Nairobi, Kenya at VirtualTourist.
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Kenya/Nairobi_Area/Nairobi-2051379/TravelGuide-Nairobi.html
Safety in Kenya, How safe is Kenya? - Expert Africa

Discussion and analysis by a leading Kenya expert.
https://www.expertafrica.com/kenya/info/safety-in-kenya
Nairobi: Health and Safety - TripAdvisor

Inside Nairobi: Health and Safety - Before you visit Nairobi, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g294207-s206/Nairobi:Kenya:Health.And.Safety.html
Is it Safe to Visit Kenya? - About

Safety is a big concern for visitors to Kenya. Thousands of people enjoy going on safari in Kenya every month, but with official government travel warnings out for the country, it's difficult to know exactly what the real situation is like. Find out how to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday in Kenya from my tips below.
http://goafrica.about.com/od/kenya/a/Is-It-Safe-To-Visit-Kenya.htm
Car Rental Nairobi Airport - Europcar

Rent a car in Nairobi Airport and get ready to discover an exciting location. Book online with Europcar and enjoy the freedom to explore.
https://www.europcar.com/location/kenya/nairobi/nairobi-airport
Car Rental Nairobi - Sixt Rent A Car

Cheap Car Rental in Nairobi Kenya. Book today and save with Sixt rent a car in Nairobi.
https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/kenya/nairobi

Nairobi
Consolidated city-county
Clockwise from top: central business district; a giraffe walking in Nairobi National Park; Parliament of Kenya; Nairobi City Hall; and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre
Flag Coat of arms
Nickname: "The Green City in the Sun"
Nairobi Location within Kenya Show map of Kenya Nairobi Location within the Horn of Africa Show map of Horn of Africa Nairobi Location within Africa Show map of Africa
Coordinates: 01°17′11″S 36°49′02″E / 1.28639°S 36.81722°E / -1.28639; 36.81722
Country	Kenya
County	Nairobi City
Founded	1899; 125 years ago (1899)
Sub-counties	List Dagoretti Embakasi Lang'ata Kamukunji Kasarani Kibra Makadara Mathare Njiru Starehe Westlands
Government
• Body	Nairobi City County
• Legislature	County Assembly
• Governor	Johnson Sakaja
Area ^[a] ^[2]
• Consolidated city-county	696.1 km² (268.8 sq mi)
Elevation	1,795 m (5,889 ft)
Population (2019) ^[3]
• Consolidated city-county	4,397,073
• Estimate (2024) ^[4]	4,828,000
• Density	6,300/km² (16,000/sq mi)
• Urban	5,541,000
Demonym	Nairobian
GDP (PPP)
• Total	City $91.0 B (1st) Metro $150B^[5]
• Per Capita	$18,958 (1st)
GDP (NOMINAL)
• Total	City $35 billion (1st) Metro $54B
• Per Capita	$7,291 (1st)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Area code	020
HDI (2019)	0.681^[6] - medium
Website	nairobi.go.ke

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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