Getting Around
Exploring Nairobi? From hidden gems to lively hotspots, here’s how to make the most of your stay. Here are our hand-picked recommendations & useful contacts.
Need a hand booking the best accommodation? Whatsapp the Uncover Concierge
Where to Eat in Nairobi (Call ahead to book!)
- Cultiva Farm – Fantastic farm-to-plate fusion restaurant & bar in Langata suburbs
- 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 (Lavington)
- Beit é Selam – Beautiful ambiance & cocktails but service can be slow when busy (Westlands)
- MaMam – Tasty Vietnamese kitchen & rooftop bar (Westlands)
- Bamba – Vibey Lebanese restaurant with live music and fantastic pizzas! (Lavington)
- Ara – Latin fusion restaurant & bar in Loresho
- The Pepper Tree – Pretty ambiance, fusion food & cocktails (Westlands)
- KO Kraft Room and 254 Beer District are downstairs – Live music & lively crowd! (Westlands)
- Pallet Cafe – Soul food cafe in a lovely garden and great social cause (Lavington)
- The Fig & Olive – Charming farm restaurant & cafe in Tigoni, 45 mins out of Nairobig farm restaurant & café.
What to Do & See
- 🐘Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – Get up close with baby elephants, you need to sponsor and book way in advance. Email lina@sheldrickwildlifetrust.org, info@sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
- 🦒Giraffe Centre – Feed Rothschild giraffes at this unique conservation sanctuary ($12 pp entry)
- 🦁Half Day safari in Nairobi National Park – The world’s only national park in a city! Try see leopards, lions, endangered Black rhinos, hippos, crocs and loads of other wildlife
- Private tour from $200 per half day – Ask the Uncover concierge!
- 🍸Shagalabagala is a beautiful Dutch mansion in leafy Karen that does great lunches and their own gin tasting experience
- 📽️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 for a refuel and refresh
- ⏺️The Real Vinyl Guru – Historic vinyl store in downtown, proudly run by local legend Jimmy
Party Spots
- 🍹 Alchemist – Nairobi institution with DJs & young party crowd: 👉 Google Maps Link
- 🔊Muze – House & electro club in Westlands:
- 💃GoGo nights – Good crowd, funky house night at various venues monthly
- 🪩Koda – After hours club with 2 rooms, popular for house & techno
Safety Tips
Nairobi is generally quite safe but always use common sense and avoid:
- Walking around solo after dark, especially for female travellers
- Using your phone on the side of busy roads
- Wearing flashy jewelry
- Keep your belongings secure / in a closed bag if you’re going to busy bars & clubs
Useful Contacts
- Simon (Taxi): +254 722 594723
- In Nairobi – Events, gigs, exhibitions etc
- Local Nairobi Police Stations