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Nairobi
East Africa's most cosmopolitan city, Nairobi is Kenya's beating heart, an exciting, frenetic concrete jungle that counterpoints the untrammelled natural beauty to be found elsewhere in the country.
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TV
Netflix's first African series Queen Sono shows off thrilling locations around the continent
Mar 9, 2020 • 1 Min read
Netflix has just premiered its first African original series and its filming locations are the perfect inspiration to plan a trip around the continent!
Sports
Best day trips from Nairobi
Sep 20, 2019 • 3 Min read
Whether you're in search of high-octane thrills or a sedate walk in pretty surroundings, swap the Nairobi skyline for one of these memorable day trips.
Food
Best things to do in Nairobi in June
May 30, 2019 • 3 Min read
Nairobi in June is a great time to visit: it’s ahead of the high season's crowds, the May rains have sprinkled off and the city’s temperature hasn’t yet…
Air Travel
New direct flight between Kenya and the US starts this week
Oct 20, 2018 • 1 Min read
Travellers who want to get between New York and Nairobi will find their journey much simpler with the introduction of a new direct flight.
Wildlife & Nature
Nairobi wildlife: 5 places for incredible animal encounters
Oct 19, 2018 • 5 Min read
Nairobi is known as the green city in the sun for good reason. After all, despite developing at a dizzying pace, it but still boasts areas of serene…
Sustainable Travel
Nairobi shopping: where to find unique treasures
Aug 29, 2018 • 4 Min read
The days are gone when Nairobi shopping was limited to crowded curio stalls, where endless bartering made patrons ask themselves just how much they wanted…
Hiking
How to live like a Local in Nairobi
Apr 6, 2018 • 5 Min read
Lonely Planet Local Clementine Logan moved to Nairobi for a job in journalism over five years ago and hasn’t looked back. She compares the city to the…
Food
Two days in Nairobi: start your safari in city style
Apr 6, 2018 • 4 Min read
Nairobi is a multifaceted African city undergoing dizzying development. It’s full of skyscrapers, crowded markets and congested roads, but is also dotted…
Shopping
Nairobi's 10 best independent cafes
Mar 26, 2018 • 5 Min read
Nairobi's cafe culture has taken off in a big way, with visitors now being able to pick from a plethora of trendy cafes, each home to bold decor and menus…
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