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Nairobi Hidden Gems I’d Actually Put You On
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items Nairobi has SO much going on beyond the usual spots. 😂🇰🇪 I’m collecting the pretty, quirky, creative, peaceful and slightly unexpected places I’d actually save for a Nairobi day out. Basically, if you want to see a different side of the city, star...
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Views, Corners, & Little Escapes
Nairobi's Creative Side
Things To Do When You Want Something Different
Pretty Cafe's & Slow Afternoons
Local Finds & Creative Treasures
When you need to touch grass
Views, Corners, & Little Escapes
Okay, this one isn't exactly a secret but the Nairobi view is too good to leave out. Especially when the city is glowing around sunset.
KICC rooftop
A forest, a cave and a little escape from the city without actually leaving Nairobi? Say less. Definitely one for your " I need to disappear for a few hours" days.
The Oloolua Nature Trail
Nairobi's Creative Side
If you want to see Nairobi's creative side, put this one on your radar. Art, performances, culture and plenty of creative energy in one place.
GoDown Arts Centre
For when you're tired of seeing the same old things and want something a little more artsy. Come see what local artists are creating and let yourself wander.
Kuona Artists collective, Centre for the Visual Arts
You've probably walked past this building without realizing what's inside. 😂 Pop in for art, history and a little Nairobi architecture moment.
Nairobi Gallery
Things To Do When You Want Something Different
Safari vibes without planning a whole safari. 😂 A raised boardwalk, wildlife and a surprisingly fun way to spend a few hours in the city.
Nairobi Safari Walk
A little Nairobi history for your itinerary. Old trains, interesting stories and a completely different way of seeing the city's past.
Kenya Railway Museum
For when “let's go out” needs to mean something other than dinner. Cinema, rooftop vibes and creative programming-save this one for a different kind of evening.
Unseen.Nairobi
Pretty Cafe's & Slow Afternoons
Leafy, peaceful and very much giving “let me stay here for another hour.” Good food, a beautiful setting and a lovely story behind the café.
Pallet Cafe
Books + coffee? I'm already sold. 😂 The kind of place I'd visit with absolutely no intention of leaving quickly.
Cheche Bookshop and Cafe
Coffee, greenery and a little Nairobi buzz. And when there's live music? Even better.
Geco Café
Local Finds & Creative Treasures
This place is basically an art playground. Watch glass being turned into beautiful pieces, explore the space and prepare to want to take half of it home.
Kitengela Glass
Come with patience, curiosity and your treasure-hunting eyes ON. 😂🛍️ You never quite know what you'll find.
Toi Main Market
Pretty things with a story behind them. See how the handmade pieces come together, then obviously browse the shop because… why wouldn't you?
Kazuri Beads - Handcrafted Ethical Jewelry from Kenya
When you need to touch grass
When Nairobi gets a little too Nairobi. 😂 Head into the forest, walk around, breathe properly and remember that you actually like being outside.
Sigiria Forest
City girlies, here's your excuse to escape for a minute. Open spaces, Ngong-area views and that slower countryside feeling without going ridiculously far.
Whistling Thorns Lodge & Camping – Google hotels
Food, But Make It An Experience
When nobody can agree on what to eat, this is the kind of place that saves the group chat. Plenty of flavours to explore and a good one for sharing.
Red Ginger
Farm-to-table, but actually make it an outing. Good food, a beautiful setting and that satisfying feeling of knowing where some of it came from.
Cultiva Kenya
Come hungry. Leave with opinions about what you should've ordered. A fun mix of food, drinks, creative spaces and things to explore.
Nairobi Street Kitchen