The largest of Kenya, the city of Nairobi is also the capital of the country. The name of the city also means ‘place of the cool waters’ and the city is also called as ‘Green City in the Sun’. Nairobi is located in the southern part of the country on the banks of River Nairobi and has an elevation of 1661 metres above sea level. Currently the fourth largest city in Africa, Nairobi is the one of the most prominent in the whole of Africa. Also, it is the hub for business, culture and trade. Nairobi has a population of 3-4 million. It was only after the independence of the country Kenya in 1963 that the city was chosen capital and the progress to growth and development was initiated by the people living in Nairobi.
Nairobi Weather
The climate of Nairobi is moderate which has no marked difference between any summer and winter seasons. There are just two rainy seasons which have moderate rainfall. December to March is the warmest time of the year when the temperature is in mid-twenties. The months of June/July are the coolest with chilly evenings with a temperature of around 10 degree Celsius. Till September, the skies are overcast since it is the first rainy season of the year when drizzling is very common. The wet and dry seasons are caused due to the proximity of the city to the equator.
When and Where to Go in Nairobi
There are various events and festivals which take place every August in Nairobi and keep the people and tourists engrossed and entertained. The Kenyan Music Festival is one of the best for the students and the universities and therefore has a lot of youth and great scope of entertainment. African, Oriental and Western Music are played there and folk songs are also performed. Kenyan Schools and College Drama Festival is another one which provides a challenge to the schools and college to display their perfection in art. East African Art Festival is another annual art festival which provides a chance to people to display their artwork, paintings, etc.
Entertainment Places in Nairobi
Since the city has a university and that too a big one, there are numerous places to hang out and have a great time. For those who have a taste in performing arts too, there is ample option to enjoy time. Numerous cinema places where the latest flicks are shown are present in the city. 20th century cinema is the right place for watching movies. Bomas of Kenya is the place where you can enjoy traditional performances, folk tales, and traditional music. Another place where you can enjoy bar, cocktail and DJ and dance to your favourite tunes is Bar Code which plays the latest music. There are numerous such places which provide you ample sources of entertainment while you are in Nairobi. Shopping too is a great option for the people who come and visit this city.
Top Hotels in Nairobi
The best places to splurge in Nairobi are the Giraffe Manor where people can live and feed the giraffes from right outside their window, even if that is from a second storey room. Ngong House is another place which provides you a place to stay in natural setting. The Intercontinental is also a five-star option which provides great service to the people and that too with world class facilities. Nairobi Serena Hotel is also a similar place but belongs to the four-star category.
Tourist Attraction in Nairobi
The Safari capital of Africa, Nairobi has a great number of adventures in store for the people. Nairobi National Park is a great place where you can see numerous wild animals housed and even the Safari Walk can be taken. An Elephant Orphanage, a Giraffe Centre, 14 falls which is a waterfall, National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, Uhuru Gardens, Bomas of Kenya etc are some other places that can be visited in the city. |
