Navy9, Nairobi is such a beautiful place like the rest of Kenya. Things you should remember:
Avoid the Eastleigh market, it is like suqa Bakaaraha unless you’re really homesick and want more contact with Somalis.
Make sure you bargain with everyone, even the taxi drivers otherwise you’ll pay more than you should.
Avoid matatus (busses), unless you’re indifferent to shiir and overcrowding. The ones to Eastleigh are abit better and have good music, but perverted conductors.
Almost all Kenyans speak good English, so no need to speak like you’re speaking to a dumb person.
You can find almost everything in Nairobi, it depends on what you’re into.
You could:
Visit the nearby very magnificent wildlife parks, lakes etc.
Go to watch boxing matches and live concerts
Go shopping in the town.
Go to a restaurant – eat nyama choma (barbequed beef) not bad!
Go to amusement parks, cultural shows and trade fairs.
Again, it really all depends on how much money you’re planning to spend and what you’re into. There have been recent riots and civil unrest due to the manifesto but am sure there will be no major problems. Unlike Somalis, Kenyans are very patriotic, nationalistic and have no clan system although they are a very heterogeneous community, with diverse cultures, languages and colours.
Although I haven’t been there for ages, Nairobi is where it’s at, you’ll love it. Oh, and don’t be too shocked to see many very poor people, the gap between the rich and poor is very wide like most African countries. Enjoy you’re visit and don’t forget to get vaccinated before you hit the plane.
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