Question 1

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi is located in the highlands of south-central Kenya. Its climate is subtropical and its weather temperate with an average temperature of 20 °C. Any time is a good time to visit Nairobi, but some of the best times to come and visit if you want to make the most of your trip is in the months of July and August. Aside from having the least amount of rainfall in the year, it is also the time when the largest annual wildlife migration in the world, The Great Wildebeest Migration, occurs. For those who wish to witness the migration, make sure to check information and updates online on when it is exactly happening in the year.

Question 2

How to get from Jomo Kenyatta airport to the city center?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi’s international airport is located 18 km from the city center. For those going directly to the city center after their Air France flight Atlanta Nairobi, there are several options you can take. One is taking the Citi Hoppa Bus 34, which runs from 6am in the morning until 9pm in the evening. Another option is to take a shuttle bus from Terminals 1 & 2 to the Embakasi Village Train Station, where you can hop on the train heading downtown. Alternatively, there are also shuttle services and taxis available at the airport at your disposal.

Question 3

What are some of the best things to do in the city of Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Kenya’s capital is a modern metropolis with so many things on offer. Whether you are looking to shop ‘til you drop or discover Kenyan culture, here’s a short list of some of the best things to do in the city:

Go shopping: Nairobi home to many shopping centers and markets, including Kenya’s biggest shopping mall Two Rivers Mall located on Limuru Road.
Meet wildlife: Nairobi features many nature reserves and centers where you can get up close and personal with wildlife. Check out the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Silole Sanctuary, Giraffe Centre, and the Elephant Nursery.
Party it up: From wildlife to nightlife! Bars and clubs abound in the city and there is never a shortage of fun things to do at night in Nairobi, whether you are looking for live performances or DJ sets.
Tea time: Drinking tea is part of Kenyan culture, which is probably an influence from its British colonial period. Make like a local and sample some of the city’s best teas in its many tea salons.

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