About
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya, set in Nairobi County in East Africa. It serves as a major business and cultural hub for the wider region, and it is sometimes called the Green City in the Sun, a nickname that hints at the leafy parks and open spaces that run through its urban fabric.
What a visit offers
- Business and commerce: As a regional centre, the city is a natural stop for travellers arriving for meetings, conferences and trade.
- Culture: Its status as a cultural hub means a steady flow of music, art, food and everyday life that rewards an unhurried walk.
- Green spaces: The city's nickname points to parkland within the urban area, offering a calmer contrast to the bustle of the streets.
Getting oriented
Nairobi works well as a base. Visitors can use it to explore the city itself and to continue onward into the rest of Kenya and the East African region. Because it is the country's capital and largest city, it is also where many journeys begin or pass through, so planning a few days here gives a good sense of the country's economic and cultural centre.
Whether you come for work or for curiosity, Nairobi rewards those who take the time to look beyond its role as a transport gateway and see the city on its own terms.
