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When is the best time to visit Nairobi?

If you are visiting Nairobi from Washington DC, the best times to go is during its summer or dry season, which lasts from July to September. Aside from the great weather, it is also months when the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, which is a sight to behold for anyone visiting the African destination. In Nairobi, there are two different rainy seasons. The first lasts from March until May and November to December. The wettest month during this time is April, which brings an average of more than eight inches of rain. Traveling during the wet seasons is also recommended because there are fewer tourists, and you can see the stunning nature without the buzz of other visitors. The hottest month in Nairobi is February, with an average temperature of 20 °C, while the coldest is July, with a temperature of 16 °C.

How to get to the city center from Nairobi airport (NBO)?

Nairobi offers matatus, buses, and trains, as public transportation options. Matatus are small vans that hold around 14 people, as well as minibuses and normal buses, make up Nairobi's public transportation system. Depending on where you want to go, several taxi will make a car and driver available for the day, and it's generally easy to book.

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

A trip to Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is the best way to get a sense of the country and its culture. Nairobi transports visitors on a wonderful journey that goes beyond its cosmopolitan city. The capital is known for Nairobi National Park, which is the setting for wonderful wildlife—visit it if you want to see animals such as lions, leopards, giraffes, and zebras to name a few. But aside from that, the city is bustling with life, its pulse set firmly on music, fashion, and due to its location on the Horn of Africa, it offers an interesting history that is worth discovering through the city’s local life.