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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

2 days in Nairobi

Safari gateway with a national park on the city edge. Here's how to spend 2 days in Nairobi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Nairobi trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Timeline of Nairobi~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Nairobi, Kenya.
12:30
Jeevanjee Gardens
Jeevanjee Gardens is an open garden in the Central Business District of Nairobi, Kenya.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Nairobi City County~$5
Nairobi City County is one of the 47 Counties of Kenya and serves as the capital of Kenya. It is the most populous county as of the 2019 census with a population of 4,397,073, yet
12:30
Hazina Towers~$5
Hazina Towers, also Hazina Trading Centre, is a building under construction in Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya. The building was originally planned to be 39 storeys
16:00
Kipande House~$5
Kipande house is a historical building located at the central business district of Nairobi at the intersection of Kenyatta avenue and Loita street. The structure was designed in 18

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What 2 days in Nairobi costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Nairobi: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Nairobi?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Nairobi without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Nairobi?+

Start with Timeline of Nairobi, Jeevanjee Gardens and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Nairobi cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Nairobi?+

The best months to visit Nairobi are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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