The universe in a grain of sand.
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Glass Lane
The immediate 'hood.
Glass Lane
Glass LaneA still sleepy little lane - named after us.
Tuala, Ongata Rongai, Langata & Karen
Groceries, local bars, restaurants & takeaway, fuel, malls.
This little hamlet didn't exist when we started. It has developed into a frontier town - and is a good place to get basics like charcoal, eggs or potatoes.
There are numerous bars and local eateries - CityView Bar deliver food (curries, nyama choma, masala chips and their fine home made sausages from Janets free range pigs), plus they will also deliver drinks. Please call Anita 0704 203481.
Tuala
This little hamlet didn't exist when we started. It has developed into a frontier town - and is a good place to get basics like charcoal, eggs or potatoes.
There are numerous bars and local eateries - CityView Bar deliver food (curries, nyama choma, masala chips and their fine home made sausages from Janets free range pigs), plus they will also deliver drinks. Please call Anita 0704 203481.
This bustling urban satellite has mushroomed in the last few decades. Useful for petrol stations and mechanics, and everything else. There is a big Quickmart just past Masai lodge Road which is very well stocked.
Ongata Rongai
This bustling urban satellite has mushroomed in the last few decades. Useful for petrol stations and mechanics, and everything else. There is a big Quickmart just past Masai lodge Road which is very well stocked.
This barely counts as a town - more a suburb. But has some really good places to visit, most notably Matbronze (bronze artefacts and a good cafe) and Ngong House (for the excellent Boho Eatery). Also Cultivar - a fantastic fusion food joint that has limited events, totally worth the gustatory adventure.
Hardy Post has a decent supermarket and an Art Caffe - park securely and free in the basement.
Galleria Mall has the usual selection of banks, a forex bureau, a large Carrefour and an outpost of Nairobi Hospital. Also a Java House, Art Caffe, KFC, Planet Yoghurt and a bunch of other little eateries.
Langata
This barely counts as a town - more a suburb. But has some really good places to visit, most notably Matbronze (bronze artefacts and a good cafe) and Ngong House (for the excellent Boho Eatery). Also Cultivar - a fantastic fusion food joint that has limited events, totally worth the gustatory adventure.
Hardy Post has a decent supermarket and an Art Caffe - park securely and free in the basement.
Galleria Mall has the usual selection of banks, a forex bureau, a large Carrefour and an outpost of Nairobi Hospital. Also a Java House, Art Caffe, KFC, Planet Yoghurt and a bunch of other little eateries.
Named after Karen Blixen (visit the museum that is centered around her residence), this suburb is slowly being absorbed into Nairobi, although the residents would deny it.
Talisman, one of the best restaurants in Kenya is here, and Haru, for excellent Japanese. Seafood at Tamambo.
Karen Village has a decent craft scene. There is plenty to do at The Hub and the recently opened Waterfront, and Karen central has lots of street vendors plying their wares.
Karen
Named after Karen Blixen (visit the museum that is centered around her residence), this suburb is slowly being absorbed into Nairobi, although the residents would deny it.
Talisman, one of the best restaurants in Kenya is here, and Haru, for excellent Japanese. Seafood at Tamambo.
Karen Village has a decent craft scene. There is plenty to do at The Hub and the recently opened Waterfront, and Karen central has lots of street vendors plying their wares.
Bush and beast
Our airbnb's look onto this protected patch of bush - leased to the Kenya Wildlife Service as an adjunct to the bordering Nairobi National Park. Good for a hike - keep a sharp eye out for buffalo. Also spotted here are giraffe, eland, Thomson's gazelles, zebra, the occasional rhino and assorted other plains game.
Silole Sanctuary
Unnamed RoadOur airbnb's look onto this protected patch of bush - leased to the Kenya Wildlife Service as an adjunct to the bordering Nairobi National Park. Good for a hike - keep a sharp eye out for buffalo. Also spotted here are giraffe, eland, Thomson's gazelles, zebra, the occasional rhino and assorted other plains game.
The eponymous park in the city. At least next to it. It actually separates us from the metropolis, and is a jewel of a protected area. Much wildlife abounds here - from lion to rhino, and pretty much everything in-between.
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National Park
The eponymous park in the city. At least next to it. It actually separates us from the metropolis, and is a jewel of a protected area. Much wildlife abounds here - from lion to rhino, and pretty much everything in-between.
Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Langata RoadWhat it says on the box.
The Nairobi Arboretum
off State House RdLovely sanctuary in the city centre.
Special, if slightly tragic. Extremely popular - so they’ve started a booking system.
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Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
off Magadi RdSpecial, if slightly tragic. Extremely popular - so they’ve started a booking system.
Giraffe Centre
Duma RoadUp close to these gentle giants.
Food and booze
Matbronze Cafe
Kifaru LaneGreat little cafe.
Very good food, different approach. Superlative vegetarian.
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Boho Eatery
Very good food, different approach. Superlative vegetarian.
Talisman
Ngong RoadIconic. One of the best restaurants in Kenya.
Artcaffe Galleria
Langata RoadVery decent fare.
Asmara Karen
No 321 Ngong RdEritrean excellence.
Que Pasa Bar And Bistro
CloseGood pizza. Lively bar scene.
Cultiva Farm Kenya
Pofu RoadFantastic organic nouvelle and fusion cuisine.
Spa
Hemingways Nairobi
100 Mbagathi RidgeGood little spa.
Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary
Place to get pampered.
Malls
Carrefour, Art Caffe, KFC, banks, a forex & Nairobi Hospital. Permanent masai market.
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Galleria Mall
Langata RoadCarrefour, Art Caffe, KFC, banks, a forex & Nairobi Hospital. Permanent masai market.
Carrefour, usual fast food eateries, a Burger King (a novelty in Kenya).
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The Hub Karen
Dagoretti RoadCarrefour, usual fast food eateries, a Burger King (a novelty in Kenya).
Most eclectic mall in Nairobi. Very wide range of choice.
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The Village Market
Most eclectic mall in Nairobi. Very wide range of choice.
Convenient. Has a large Meditteraneo restaurant. And one of the two Kitengela Hot Glass shops in Nairobi.
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The Junction Mall
Kingara RoadConvenient. Has a large Meditteraneo restaurant. And one of the two Kitengela Hot Glass shops in Nairobi.