19 days in Nairobi Itinerary

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

Step out of the city life by going to Nairobi National Park and Ngong Hills. Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nairobi: Waterfalls Inn Tigoni (in Kiambu), The Reserve at Rimpa Estates Wildlife Conservancy (in Kiserian) and Mount Longonot (in Maai Mahiu). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Kibera, admire the landmark architecture of Nairobi Mosques, stroll through Giraffe Centre, and trek along Oloolua Nature Trail.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nairobi online sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. December in Nairobi sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.