Tapu's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The gallery highlights Kenya's history in three major phases: pre-colonial Kenya, the period of colonial rule, and independent Kenya. Key historical events that have shaped the lives of Kenyans are highlighted, including the Kenya-Uganda Railway, land alienation, and the two world wars.
There are also various galleries, a snake park, botanical Gardens and an events hall
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Nairobi National Museum
101 Muthithi RdThe gallery highlights Kenya's history in three major phases: pre-colonial Kenya, the period of colonial rule, and independent Kenya. Key historical events that have shaped the lives of Kenyans are highlighted, including the Kenya-Uganda Railway, land alienation, and the two world wars.
There are also various galleries, a snake park, botanical Gardens and an events hall
Home to a towering crew of endangered Rothschild's giraffes, Nairobi's Giraffe Centre supports conservation work and educational programs across Kenya.
You can feed, touch and even kiss the giraffes. 16 Km from the apartment or a 28- minute drive in normal traffic conditions.
Non-Resident Adults – Ksh. 1,500 (approx. $15.00)
Non-Resident Children – Ksh. 750 (approx. $7.50)
Resident Adults – Ksh. 400
Resident Children – Ksh. 200
Free for Children under 3 yrs of age
Please note that they only accept payments via Credit card, Debit card or MPESA Payments (no cash).
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Girafcenteret
Duma RoadHome to a towering crew of endangered Rothschild's giraffes, Nairobi's Giraffe Centre supports conservation work and educational programs across Kenya.
You can feed, touch and even kiss the giraffes. 16 Km from the apartment or a 28- minute drive in normal traffic conditions.
Non-Resident Adults – Ksh. 1,500 (approx. $15.00)
Non-Resident Children – Ksh. 750 (approx. $7.50)
Resident Adults – Ksh. 400
Resident Children – Ksh. 200
Free for Children under 3 yrs of age
Please note that they only accept payments via Credit card, Debit card or MPESA Payments (no cash).
17Km from the apartment or a 37 minute drive under normal conditions.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery bordering Nairobi National Park offers safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued from parks and reserves in Kenya. The nursery cares for the young elephants, including hand rearing them until they are old enough to be gradually introduced back to the wild in Tsavo East National Park among other places.
The Entry Fee is Kshs 1500/- (US$15) per person 12 years and above, and Kshs 500/- (US$5) for those under 12 years of age. Visiting timings are 11 am to 12pm daily ( 1 hour). As the orphanage lies on the outskirts of Nairobi city, off Langata road, it is advisable to allow for enough time to get there.
David Sheldrick Wildlife trust
Kibiku Road17Km from the apartment or a 37 minute drive under normal conditions.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery bordering Nairobi National Park offers safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued from parks and reserves in Kenya. The nursery cares for the young elephants, including hand rearing them until they are old enough to be gradually introduced back to the wild in Tsavo East National Park among other places.
The Entry Fee is Kshs 1500/- (US$15) per person 12 years and above, and Kshs 500/- (US$5) for those under 12 years of age. Visiting timings are 11 am to 12pm daily ( 1 hour). As the orphanage lies on the outskirts of Nairobi city, off Langata road, it is advisable to allow for enough time to get there.
Karura Forest is a wonderful place to go for all nature lovers. There is a picnic site, a water fall, birdwatching, walking, running and cycling trails.
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Karura Forest
Karura Forest is a wonderful place to go for all nature lovers. There is a picnic site, a water fall, birdwatching, walking, running and cycling trails.
The arboretum is a short drive from the city centre. Full of trees and nature, it is a soothing environment for picnics, sightseeing, walks, etc. Careful with the monkeys...
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Nairobi Arboretum
off State House RdThe arboretum is a short drive from the city centre. Full of trees and nature, it is a soothing environment for picnics, sightseeing, walks, etc. Careful with the monkeys...
“Refuge for the Wild”
The Nairobi Animal Orphanage is located in the Nairobi National Park. It serves a treatments and rehabilitation centre for wild animals. The Orphanage hosts lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, serval cats, rare Sokoke cats, warthogs, leopards, various monkeys, baboons and buffalo. Various birds can also be viewed including parrots, guinea fowls, crowned cranes and ostriches.
27 Km from the apartment, or a 42- minute drive under normal traffic conditions.
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Nairobi Dyreinternat
Langata Road“Refuge for the Wild”
The Nairobi Animal Orphanage is located in the Nairobi National Park. It serves a treatments and rehabilitation centre for wild animals. The Orphanage hosts lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, serval cats, rare Sokoke cats, warthogs, leopards, various monkeys, baboons and buffalo. Various birds can also be viewed including parrots, guinea fowls, crowned cranes and ostriches.
27 Km from the apartment, or a 42- minute drive under normal traffic conditions.
Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary
Ngong RoadThe Ngong Hills are peaks in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, located southwest near Nairobi, in southern Kenya. It is great for a picnic or hiking (just a few minutes to the full 22km covering all the hills and back). It is a 30-45 minutes drive.
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Ngong Hills Naturreservat
The Ngong Hills are peaks in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, located southwest near Nairobi, in southern Kenya. It is great for a picnic or hiking (just a few minutes to the full 22km covering all the hills and back). It is a 30-45 minutes drive.
Shopping, cinema
24 hour Supermarket right across the building complex, about a 2 minute walk.
Naivas Supermarket - King’ara Road
24 hour Supermarket right across the building complex, about a 2 minute walk.
Indoor mall offering a wide range of shops, a food court, a movie theater & a Carrefour supermarket. It is accessible via the back entrance on Riara road or the main entrance on Ngong Road. Only 500 m from the apartment.
Junction Mall, Ngong Road, Nairobi kenya
Indoor mall offering a wide range of shops, a food court, a movie theater & a Carrefour supermarket. It is accessible via the back entrance on Riara road or the main entrance on Ngong Road. Only 500 m from the apartment.
2Km away, this is an urban mall housing retail stores, beauty salons & restaurants, plus a supermarket & kids' play area.
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Lavington Mall
James Gichuru Road2Km away, this is an urban mall housing retail stores, beauty salons & restaurants, plus a supermarket & kids' play area.
Lavington Curve
Naushad Merali DriveNaivas supermarket. Houses Mambo Italia restaurant. Opposite Lavington Mall
Day/Night life, live music, food
Coffee bistro, Gastrobar, Bookshop, Music cafe, live bands, Cool place, Good energy....
Just opposite the apartment.
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Geco Café
Mbaazi RoadCoffee bistro, Gastrobar, Bookshop, Music cafe, live bands, Cool place, Good energy....
Just opposite the apartment.
Kettle House Bar & Grill
off Gitanga RoadDay/night life, food.
The Bar Next Door
Othaya Road
Brew Bistro and Lounge
671 Ngong Rdlevels lounge lavington
Day/Nightlife, food. Steps away from the apartment
Carnivore is an open-air restaurant in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. Carnivore's specialty is meat, and features an all-you-can-eat meat buffet. They serve a wide variety of meat and were famous for their game meat until Kenya imposed a ban on the sale of game meat in 2004. It is a 20 minute drive, 15Kms away, so only if you have time
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The carnivore restaurant
Langata RoadCarnivore is an open-air restaurant in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. Carnivore's specialty is meat, and features an all-you-can-eat meat buffet. They serve a wide variety of meat and were famous for their game meat until Kenya imposed a ban on the sale of game meat in 2004. It is a 20 minute drive, 15Kms away, so only if you have time
Onyx Lounge & Restaurant
Ngong Road
The Alchemist Bar
Parklands RoadNightlife/food. Expatriate/local mix of clientele.
AV LOUNGE, typically provides a casual, relaxed atmosphere, serving the finest Coffee, Dinning, Pub and a Sports Lounge. It's located nearby on Mbaazi Avenue
AV LOUNGE
off Kingara RoadAV LOUNGE, typically provides a casual, relaxed atmosphere, serving the finest Coffee, Dinning, Pub and a Sports Lounge. It's located nearby on Mbaazi Avenue
Chill spot nearby for local dishes and drinks. Located within Daivin auto centre, a few minutes' walk away...
Craic Grill & Lounge
Kingara RoadChill spot nearby for local dishes and drinks. Located within Daivin auto centre, a few minutes' walk away...
Sip N Lip Grill Lounge
Bamboo LaneAn Ethiopian/Mediterranean bar and grill lounge
Food Scene
Dau Swahili Restaurant
Kingara RoadCoastal, Swahili food. 3 minutes' walk
Coco Jambo King'ara Bar & Restaurant
Kingara RoadKenyan roast meat (nyama choma) and ugali, mukimo, etc
Mama Ashanti
Muthangari GardensGhanaian, West African food
MAMBO ITALIA LAVINGTON
Italian food
105 James Gichuru Road
105 James Gichuru RoadFormerly mummy dada's, for Nigerian, West African cuisine
Brazilian Rodizio is a haven for meat lovers and vegetarians alike; it encompasses an authentic Brazilian rotisserie steak house.
Brazilian Rodizio
Brazilian Rodizio is a haven for meat lovers and vegetarians alike; it encompasses an authentic Brazilian rotisserie steak house.
Kymm's Gardens
Gitanga RoadLocal cuisine, 7 minutes' walk
Fitness
Cricket club but has a nice walking track around it. Free (only need to pay KES 50 for parking) to use and safe to walk on until 9pm
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Jaffery Sports Club Ground
Naushad Merali DriveCricket club but has a nice walking track around it. Free (only need to pay KES 50 for parking) to use and safe to walk on until 9pm
Medical/Emergencies
Pharmacy/Chemist, located right across the apartments on Kingara road. Also offers free delivery for health, beauty and lifestyle products.
PS: Airbnb doesn't allow me to post the number but you can find it on G. oogle maps
Pharmaplus Pharmacy Kingara Road
Kingara RoadPharmacy/Chemist, located right across the apartments on Kingara road. Also offers free delivery for health, beauty and lifestyle products.
PS: Airbnb doesn't allow me to post the number but you can find it on G. oogle maps
One of the best and major private hospitals in Kenya. However, the outpatient service can be really slow with long queues, so only go in case of real emergencies or if you need specialised care. Should accept major international insurance covers.
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Nairobi Hospital
United Nations AvenueOne of the best and major private hospitals in Kenya. However, the outpatient service can be really slow with long queues, so only go in case of real emergencies or if you need specialised care. Should accept major international insurance covers.
One of the best and major private hospitals in Kenya. However, the outpatient service can be really slow with long queues, so only go in case of real emergencies or if you need specialised care. Should accept major international insurance covers.
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH)
National Stadium RoadOne of the best and major private hospitals in Kenya. However, the outpatient service can be really slow with long queues, so only go in case of real emergencies or if you need specialised care. Should accept major international insurance covers.
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