Nairobi, Kenya — Know before you go
Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital, is a bustling hub where urban energy meets wildlife. It's a gateway to Kenya's famous safari destinations and offers its own unique attractions like national parks within the city limits.
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Language
- Swahili (national), English (widely spoken and official)
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Electricity
- Type G (UK style), 240V
- Best time to visit
- June to October (dry season), and January to February (short dry spell)
- Typical stay
- 2-4 days
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