Nairobi

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Statue in front of Nairobi National museum.

Statue in front of Nairobi National museum.

Why visit Nairobi

East Africa's most cosmopolitan city, Nairobi is Kenya's beating heart, an exciting, frenetic concrete jungle that counterpoints the untrammelled natural beauty to be found elsewhere in the country.

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In Nairobi, exciting urban energy meets wild adventures. From shopping to wildlife watching to nightlife, here are 11 of the best things to do in Nairobi.

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In Nairobi, exciting urban energy meets wild adventures. From shopping to wildlife watching to nightlife, here are 11 of the best things to do in Nairobi.

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