Flights from Kisumu to Nairobi

Green and Sunny Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya's capital city and an East African economic hub. Its spectacular game reserves and pleasantly cool climate, makes Nairobi a highly desirable destination.

Weather and events in Nairobi

The two dry seasons in Nairobi begin in mid-December till late February, and from mid-June till late September. These are both ideal times to travel. Independence Day (Madaraka Day) is on June 1 and Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day), falls on October 20. The Nairobi Marathon occurs in October and in December Kenya Music Week commences. The country celebrates Jamhuri Day (Republic day), on December 12.

Travel advice for Kenya and Nairobi

Visas cost around £30 and can be obtained at the airport. Alternatively, contact the Kenya High Commission, or apply for e-visas online. Passports should be valid for another 6 months and require 2 blank pages.

Cholera, malaria and dengue fever all occur in Kenya. Take anti-malarial medication (prophylaxis) if travelling outside of Nairobi. Ensure routine vaccines are up to date. Recommended vaccines include Tetanus, Diptheria, Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow Fever, Meningitis and Rabies inoculations.

Avoid inner city and slum areas at night, including Eastleigh and Pangani as crime rates here tend to be high.

Avoid smoking in public places and make sure you drink boiled or bottled water. Cook or peel all fruit and vegetables. Use a mosquito repellent, sleep under a mosquito net and wear long clothing to avoid insect bites.

Restaurant meals cost around 500 KES. Beers are about 200 KES, and non-alcoholic drinks cost around 100 KES. Bottled water from the supermarket is sold for around 100 KES. Biashara Street shops are popular, and Massai Market is good for haggling. Nyama Choma sells local foods.

City transport and local accommodation

Jomo Kenyatta, Nairobi's international airport, is 15 km from the business district. Taxis cost roughly 1.500 KES to the city and should take around 30 minutes to get to the city. The number 34 bus takes about 40 minutes, from the Ambassador Hotel to the airport and is priced at roughly 50 KES.

Shared and single hostel rooms cost around 800 Ksh, while luxury hotels will be 10.000 Ksh or thereabouts.

Traffic is very heavy during rush hour, which falls between 7-9am and 4.30-6.30pm, and walking around the small city is faster during these times.

Licensed taxis have a yellow line on the side and their starting rate is set at about 500 KES, and roughly 200 KES for each additional kilometre travelled.

Buses (matatu) are useful when going to the suburbs costing around 10 to 40 ksh.