This monthly picnic-concert is one of the best-loved features on Nairobi's live-music circuit. Musicians vary, but the underlying principle is to support local and other East African acts, from acoustic and singer-songwriter to rock and roots. Families are welcome. The site is off Langata Rd.
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David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
3.8 MILES
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1.6 MILES
Welcome to Kenya’s most accessible yet incongruous safari experience. Set on the city’s southern outskirts, Nairobi National Park (at 117 sq km, one of…
3.89 MILES
Kenya’s wonderful National Museum, housed in an imposing building amid lush, leafy grounds just outside the centre, has a good range of cultural and…
5 MILES
This centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, combines serious conservation with enjoyable activities. You can observe, hand…
6.32 MILES
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20.71 MILES
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2.72 MILES
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