Nairobi, Kenya

🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya



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100 USD = 12942 KES
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Safety: High degree of caution

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Wind19 km/h19 km/h15 km/h17 km/h17 km/h17 km/h14 km/h

Best time to visit Nairobi

The best times to visit Nairobi are January and February, then July to September, when conditions are generally dry and suited to sightseeing and wildlife trips. March, October, November and December have showers that may interrupt outdoor plans, while April and May are the wettest months, with possible flooding and peak dengue risk; June is cooler and mostly dry but also carries peak dengue risk.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)40Sun Hours10Dry Days22

January is sunny and warm, around 14-26°C, with generally dry conditions. It suits city sightseeing and wildlife excursions.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)34Sun Hours10Dry Days18

February is sunny, around 14-27°C, with a mostly dry climate. City visits and wildlife outings are well suited to the month.

MarchOKTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)61Sun Hours9Dry Days16

March is warm, around 15-27°C, as long rains begin. Showers may interrupt outdoor plans, with dry spells between them.

AprilAvoidTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)125Sun Hours9Dry Days8

April is rainy, around 16-25°C, with intense downpours and possible urban flooding. It is a peak dengue-risk month during the strongest long rains.

MayAvoidTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)104Sun Hours9Dry Days10

May is mild, around 15-23°C, with persistent rain, heavy showers and possible flooding. It is a peak dengue-risk month, and some rainy-season camps may close.

JuneOKTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)50Sun Hours9Dry Days14

June is cool and often cloudy, around 13-22°C, with generally dry conditions. It is a peak dengue-risk month linked to seasonal rain.

JulyGreatTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)18Sun Hours9Dry Days17

July is cool and often cloudy, around 12-22°C, with mostly dry weather. The month suits sightseeing and safari trips.

AugustGreatTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)28Sun Hours9Dry Days17

August is cool and often cloudy, around 12-22°C, with mostly dry weather. Wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara is especially favourable during the migration.

SeptemberGreatTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)20Sun Hours10Dry Days16

September is mild, around 13-24°C, with mostly dry weather. It suits Nairobi visits and Masai Mara migration trips.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)50Sun Hours9Dry Days14

October is mild, around 14-25°C, with short rains developing. Showers can interrupt outdoor activities, alongside regular dry periods.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)93Sun Hours9Dry Days9

November is mild, around 14-24°C, with short-season rain and occasional heavy showers. Outdoor sightseeing and safari drives may face interruptions.

DecemberOKTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)55Sun Hours9Dry Days16

December is warm, around 14-24°C, with short-season showers and sunny intervals. Rain may interrupt outdoor plans.

Sources: safaribookings.com, britannica.com

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

Cost: From 38 USD · Duration: 5.5 hours · 4.7 (1,187 reviews)

A tour of Nairobi National Park offers a unique game-drive experience, with wildlife roaming against the backdrop of the city skyline. We offer half-day trips, with options for morning or afternoon departures, often including transfers and an expert guide. Enjoy Free wifi while on board. The park is home to four of the "Big Five" (lion, buffalo, le

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

Cost: From 37 USD · Duration: 5 hours · 4.7 (945 reviews)

Enjoy Free WIFI connection and stream live photos and videos to family and friends back at home. A short drive out of Nairobi’s central business district is the Nairobi National Park. Our driver will pick you from your Nairobi hotel early in the morning for this exciting tour. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acac

3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

Cost: From 183 USD · Duration: 72 hours · 4.9 (671 reviews)

Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. Wildebeest traverse its plains during their annual migration. The landscape has grassy plains and rolling hills, and is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers. T

3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

Cost: From 770 USD · Duration: 72 hours · 4.9 (594 reviews)

This is a 2 nights safari staying in Sankale Tented camp or similar. The safari starts from Nairobi through the rift valley view Point to Masai Mara. You will have evening game drive on first day and full day drive the second day with picnic lunch, the third day you drive then leave Masai Mara to Nairobi where the safari ends.

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and optional Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

Cost: From 150 USD · 4.9 (512 reviews)

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes hells gate entrance, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift

Nairobi Masai village Day Tour Experience

Nairobi Masai village Day Tour Experience

Cost: From 97 USD · 4.9 (442 reviews)

This is an exclusive well detailed tour of the Masai culture and various activities from both men and women. The making of the Manyatta by women, Spear throwing, use of Masai herbs, and the intricate details of Age sets in Men and Women. An authentic day experience of the historical and cultural tour of Masai land. This is a step-by-step experience

Half Day Guided Tour in Nairobi National Park With 4*4 Vehicle

Half Day Guided Tour in Nairobi National Park With 4*4 Vehicle

Cost: From 38 USD · 4.5 (381 reviews)

Having little time in Nairobi calls for a short game drive at Nairobi National Park. Friends and family can easily tag in this activity ensuring an enjoyable day. Get to experience the sky lining of Nairobi's tallest building embodied with wildlife. As a traveler you will come across the famous big five , including the endangered black rhinos ,not

Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

Cost: From 95 USD · Duration: 6 hours · 4.6 (311 reviews)

Spend the day visiting David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to observe baby and young orphaned elephants: viewing is strictly between 11am and 12pm. you'll visit the Giraffe Center to experience a supervised feeding session. NB: On Christmas Day 25th December - David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage will be closed for Holiday, we will offer alternative

3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

Cost: From 195 USD · Duration: 72 hours · 4.6 (290 reviews)

This forms one of the unmissable safaris in Kenya and lends you the chance to visit central wildlife and safari destination at an affordable price. The phenomenal wildbeeste migration which is a spectacular event only seen in Maasai mara is the 8th wonder of the world. This is a budget safari whereby you will join other people in a 4x4 safari Land

Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

Cost: From 55 USD · Duration: 3.5 hours · 4.9 (248 reviews)

Are you ready for a Kenyan food adventure? Move like a local, shop like a local, cook like a local & eat like a local :). Experience 3 authentic local Kenyan experiences with a local food blogger/writer. I have been a food local guide for 8 years and a well established food writer & Food blogger in Kenya. I will help you discover the local life & c

Brief

  • Try local dishes such as nyama choma, ugali with sukuma wiki, mandazi, and Kenyan tea or coffee.
  • Nairobi sits at high altitude and can be cool, especially in the morning and evening. Pack a light jacket and rain protection.

Safety and health

  • Dengue is a year-round risk in Kenya. Use repellent, wear long sleeves and trousers, and stay in accommodation with screened or air-conditioned rooms where possible. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • Nairobi itself is generally outside Kenya's malaria zone, but malaria precautions and medical advice are important for trips to rural or safari areas. Seek medical care promptly for fever during or after travel. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • Avoid swimming, wading, or bathing in untreated freshwater. After heavy rain, avoid floodwater, mud, and soil contact, and cover cuts and other open wounds. (cdc.gov)
  • Yellow fever vaccination is generally not recommended for travel limited to Nairobi, but Kenya requires a certificate for travellers arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk. Check requirements for all transit countries. (cdc.gov)
  • Use bottled or properly treated water, wash fruit and vegetables, and take care with food from roadside stalls. (wikivoyage.org)

Recent News

  • Rain and cold weather expected, 24 August: Kenya's meteorological service forecast cool conditions, mist and pockets of rain in Nairobi and neighbouring counties over the following five days. Wet roads and reduced visibility may affect driving and outdoor plans. (co.ke)
  • Safari helicopter crash, 19 August: Seven people, including six tourists and the pilot, were killed when a helicopter crashed in northern Kenya's Samburu County. Travellers booking scenic or safari helicopter flights should verify the operator's licensing, aircraft and safety procedures. (apnews.com)