Nairobi

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Overview

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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