Hotels in Nairobi

Staying in Nairobi

Nairobi National Park sits right on the edge of the city, so you can spot giraffes and rhinos with skyscrapers in the background. Meet orphaned elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre and visit the Karen Blixen Museum. Nairobi is also the natural starting point for safaris in the Masai Mara and beyond.

Direct flights from London Heathrow take around eight and a half hours. For cheap flights to Nairobi, compare direct and one-stop fares, and book early if you plan to travel in the busy July to October safari season. Check Kenya's entry requirements, including its electronic travel authorisation, well before you fly.

Best time to visit: June to October is the classic dry safari season, with the wildebeest migration usually in the Masai Mara from July, and January to February is also dry and warm.

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