Nairobi

Parks & gardens

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park borders the city center and was designated East Africa's first national park in 1946. It's the largest national park located within a capital city, offering a taste of nature right in the heart of downtown.

Views & landmarks

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

This 32-story building is a landmark of Nairobi, completed in 1974 based on an idea by Jomo Kenyatta. It was once the tallest building in Nairobi and is known as one of Africa's leading conference venues.

Museums & galleries

National Museums of Kenya

A national museum on Museum Hill in Nairobi, Kenya, that oversees the country's cultural and natural heritage. Its collections, spanning fields such as paleontology and archaeology, offer a broad look at Kenya's history and nature.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family

This is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nairobi, built on the site of Nairobi's first stone building, erected in 1904. The current structure was completed in 1963 and designated a basilica in 1982.

Museums & galleries

Karen Blixen Museum

Located on the outskirts of Nairobi at the foot of the Ngong Hills, this is the actual residence of Danish author Karen Blixen. You can explore the setting behind her 1937 memoir "Out of Africa," which chronicled her life on the continent.

Museums & galleries

Nairobi Railway Museum

Located next to Nairobi Railway Station, this museum displays artifacts from the era of the old East African Railways. It opened in 1971 and is now run by Kenya Railways.

Shopping & districts

Gigiri

A residential neighborhood in Nairobi home to a diverse international community. It hosts the UN Office at Nairobi as well as numerous foreign embassies.

Views & landmarks

Times Tower

A 140-meter office tower rising in downtown Nairobi, it is one of Kenya's tallest buildings. It houses the headquarters of the Kenya Revenue Authority and has become an emblem of the city's skyline.