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Kenya’s capital

Nairobi and Nairobi National Park

Kenya’s capital, with lions and rhinos a short drive from the city centre.

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Sun at Nairobi today Sunrise 06:12 Sunset 18:22

Zebras in Nairobi National Park, with the city skyline behind

Nairobi at a glance

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06:12
Sunrise at Nairobi today
18:22
Sunset at Nairobi today
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Of daylight today
  • Nairobi National Park A short drive from the centre, good for a day safari
  • David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Orphaned elephants being cared for
  • Giraffe Centre Hand-feed the endangered Rothschild giraffe
  • Karen Blixen Museum The former home of the author of Out of Africa
  • Maasai Market Open-air crafts, jewellery and fabrics
The Nairobi skyline rising over a green park

What you do there

What to do in Nairobi

From first light to last, with today’s real sunrise and sunset at Nairobi to mark the day.

  1. Sunrise at Nairobi today

    06:12

  2. Spend a day in the park

    Lions, giraffe and rhinos against the city skyline.

  3. Meet the orphan elephants

    A visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

  4. Feed a giraffe

    The Giraffe Centre suits families.

  5. Shop at the Maasai Market

    Handmade pieces from local artisans.

  6. Sunset at Nairobi today

    18:22

A male lion with a dark mane standing in dry grass A group of giraffes among trees

Best time

When to go to Nairobi

The best weather and sunshine come in the dry season, June to September and December to February, which is also the peak season, so prices run a little higher.

In pictures

Nairobi as our guests see it

  • A herd of Cape buffalo on grass
  • A zebra facing the camera
  • Two giraffes standing in open grass

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Trips that visit Nairobi

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