Category: Kenya
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Nairobi Travel Guide: 50+ Recommendations – Cafés, Restaurants, Nightlife & Experiences
Nairobi isn’t just a gateway to safari — it’s a full-on lifestyle city. From lush cafés and top restaurants to world-class nightlife and unforgettable experiences like Giraffe Manor and Nairobi National Park, this guide has 45+ curated recommendations crowdsourced from local and expat friends. Explore Nairobi like a local in…
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10 Best Cafés in Nairobi with Good WiFi
I love café culture deeply. My digital nomad routine revolves around finding cafés; where I can work, read, write, and occasionally converse with strangers. Nairobi has no shortage of coffee spots, but these are the ones I’d genuinely return to. Below are my favorite cafés and work-friendly spaces around Nairobi…
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12 Designers to Know from Nairobi Fashion Week
I recently attended the 8th annual Nairobi Fashion Week and had an incredible time experiencing the designs on display. Nairobi is quickly emerging as a leading voice in the decarbonization movement of fashion across Africa. This year’s show highlighted primarily Kenyan designers, alongside creatives from Nigeria, France, and Ethiopia. Here…
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Nairobi, Kenya: Visiting Kuona Artist Collective
During my time in Nairobi, I visited the Kuona Artist Collective, a creative hub showcasing Kenyan contemporary artists, designers, and makers. Walking through the space is like being in a hacker house, people are sculpting, creating, working and they’re hanging out. What struck me most was how accessible everything felt.…
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Nairobi, Kenya: What to Do in Kilimani
Kilimani is where I chose to stay for five weeks in Nairobi, and I have thoughts. It’s busy, congested, and very much in motion—but if you actually slow down and explore on foot, Kilimani is nice. It’s central, practical, and full of low-key gems once you stop expecting it to be “cute.”…
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Nairobi, Kenya: How to Spend One Day in Karen
Karen is one of those areas where you can actually maximize your time—think hiking in Langata, feeding giraffes, handmade Kazuri beads, and some of the best restaurants in the city. Here’s exactly what to do in Karen, Nairobi, without wasting your day.
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One Week on the Kenyan Coast: Nairobi to Mombasa, Diani, and Lamu
Explore the Kenyan coast in one week, from Nairobi to Mombasa, Diani Beach, and four days in Lamu. This guide covers history, culture, beaches, and practical logistics to help you plan a seamless and unforgettable coastal adventure.