Kenya travel guide
What to see in Nairobi
The safari capital, with a national park inside the city.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from June to October and from December to March
Nairobi highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Nairobi National Park
Lions and rhinos with skyscrapers in the background.
- Elephant orphanage
Run by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
- Giraffe Centre
Rothschild’s giraffes.
- Karen Blixen Museum
The house from Out of Africa.
- National Museum
History and prehistory.
Day trips from Nairobi
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Nairobi
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Nairobi are from June to October and from December to March.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr with warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- April, May
Long rains
In April and May it rains heavily: some camps close and the tracks turn to mud.
What to do: If you go then, prices are lower and there are fewer people, but choose lodges that open all year.
- April, May
Long rains
April and May are the wettest months; some tracks and camps close.
What to do: For safaris, July to October (the migration) or January to March is best.
- November
Short rains
In November there are short showers, mostly in the afternoon.
What to do: You can still go; bring a rain jacket and leave margin for transfers.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a nyama choma grill or a local “hotel” (canteen). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Kenya guide.
Frequently asked questions about Nairobi
What to see in Nairobi?
Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and National Museum.
What to see in Nairobi in one day?
Don’t miss Nairobi National Park, Elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and National Museum. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Nairobi?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Nairobi are from June to October and from December to March.
What day trips can you take from Nairobi?
Nairobi National Park.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.