Welcome to 254!
Exploring Nairobi? From hidden gems to lively hotspots, here’s how to make the most of your stay.
Check out our top picks below:
Where to Eat (Call ahead to book!) 😋
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- Cultiva Farm – Fantastic farm-to-plate fusion restaurant & bar in Langata suburbs
- Embark Dining – Intimate restaurant serving up 7 course dinners Wed – Sun (Karen)
- Matteo’s – Authentic Italian restaurant set in a lovely garden (Karen)
- Hemmingways – Luxe hotel that does good food, cocktails & bottomless brunches (Karen)
- Talisman – Consistently great food and service in a lovely garden setting (Karen)
- Tokyo Great sushi in a beautiful garden (Lavington)
- La Salumeria – Old school but delicious Italian restaurant with great wines (Kileleshwa)
- Beit é Selam – Beautiful ambiance & cocktails but service can be slow when busy (Westlands)
- F’EAST – Casual gastro dining with innovative menu and great wine list (ABC Place)
- Fable – Fine fusion dining and open-kitchen concept (Muthangari)
- MaMam – Tasty Vietnamese kitchen & rooftop bar (Westlands)
- Bamba – Vibey Lebanese restaurant with ME cuisine, live music and fantastic pizzas! (Lavington)
- Ara – Latin fusion restaurant & bar in Loresho
- The Pepper Tree – Pretty ambiance, fusion food & cocktails (Westlands)
- 254 Beer District – Live music & lively crowd! (Westlands)
- Dijo – Vibey French rooftop restaurant & cocktail bar (Westlands)
- Solo Grano – Casual Italian restaurant & pizzeria (Gigiri)
- Hero – Fine dining, sushi & awesome cocktails (Gigiri)
- Peponi’s – Neapolitan-style pizzas & wine (Spring Valley)
- Zen Garden – Oriental restaurant & patisserie (Spring Valley)
- The Fig & Olive – Charming farm restaurant & cafe in Tigoni, 45 mins out of Nairobi
What to Do & See 
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – Get up close with rescued baby elephants, rhinos & hippos – Advance booking needed: anne@sheldrickwildlifetrust.co & info@sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
Giraffe Centre – Feed Rothschild giraffes at this unique conservation sanctuary ($15 pp entry)
Morning safari in Nairobi National Park – The world’s only national park in a city! Try see leopards, lions, endangered Black rhinos, hippos, crocs, buffalos and loads of other wildlife. Private tour from $250 per half day – Ask the Uncover concierge
Shagalabagala – Beautiful Dutch mansion in secluded Karen suburb. Great lunches and gin-tasting tours.
Unseen is a super cool rooftop restaurant, bar & boutique cinema
The Ngong Hills are a great hike just 30 mins outside of NBI – Go outside of peak heat and take sunnies, hats & water!
Nairobi On Foot Guided walking city tours with locals
Toi Market is one of the largest second-hand markets in Nairobi – Be prepared to haggle!
Karura Forest walk – Nairobi’s biggest forest smack bang in the city, head to River Café to refuel
The Real Vinyl Guru – Historic vinyl store in downtown, proudly run by local legend Jimmy
Marula Green Market – Fresh produce, local crafts, street food & drinks. Saturdays 9am – 6pm
Nightlife 
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- Alchemist – Nairobi institution with DJs, food & party crowd
- The Living Rooms – Day-to-night social club, also @ Alchemist
- Geco Café – Live music bar & grill
- Muze – House & electro club in Westlands
- Jekyll & Hyde – Late night bar with live music and DJs
- Koda – After hours club with 2 rooms & electronic music
- Chronos – Late night speakeasy ‘behind the blue door’
- Crafty Chameleon – Craft beer brewery and restaurant
Safety Tips 🤓
Nairobi is generally quite safe but always use common sense and avoid:
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- Walking around solo after dark, especially for female travellers
- Using your phone on the side of busy roads
- Wearing flashy jewellery
- Keep your belongings secure / in a closed bag if you’re going to busy bars & clubs
Useful Contacts 
Uber and Bolt work out here but you can expect 5-10 min waits – Avoid ordering ‘Chap Chaps’ as they are small and not comfortable on our bumpy roads!
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- Peter (Taxi): +254 722 646471
- In Nairobi – Events, gigs, exhibitions etc
- Local Nairobi Police Stations
For anything else, please Whatsapp the Uncover Concierge 😊