James’s Nairobi guidebook
Food and Drink Scene
Talisman
Ngong RoadPossibly Nairobi's best restaurant
Cultiva Farm Kenya
Pofu RoadGreat fresh food. Very cool vibe.
Tinroof Cafe Langata
Langata South RoadNice cafe.
Asmara Karen
No 321 Ngong RdBeautiful Ethiopian food.
SPASSO RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Cool bar with good food.
Hemingways Nairobi
100 Mbagathi RidgeLovely hotel for food or a coffee
Pallet Cafe
James Gichuru RoadNice cafe in central
Geco Café
Mbaazi RoadActually a cool bar as well as a car wash!
Dagoz Bar
Great music and a genuine taste of Nairobi nightlife.
Caffè Concerto
Kirichwa RoadBest Italian in town
INTI - A Nikkei Experience
Waiyaki WayRooftop bar. Excellent food.
Mama Rocks Burgers Karen (House of Treasures Emporium)
Great burgers!
Tokyo Restaurant
Kolloh RoadBest sushi in town
Sightseeing
Muzeul Karen Blixen
Karen RoadLearn about the history of Karen.
Grădina de elefanți și rinoceri
Learn about elephant conservation.
Nairobi National Park
Animal Orphanage RoadLion spotting in the heart of the city.
Muzeul Național Nairobi
101 Muthithi RdExcellent exhibitions on Kenya's history.
Muzeul Feroviar Nairobi
Station RoadClimb on all the old trains!
Shopping
The Hub Karen
Dagoretti RoadEverything you need in one place.
Langata Link Shops
Nice place for gifts.
Nani's Kitengela Glass & Cottages
Really cool arts and crafts.
Active
Traseul natural Oloolua
Karen RoadLovely forest to explore
Rezervația Forestieră Ngong Road
Ngong RoadGood running and cycle tracks
Ngong Hills
Great views into the Rift Valley and across the city.
KCB Leadership Centre
Ngong RoadSwimming pool, gym and gardens.