Nairobi Travel Guide
Nairobi is an exceptional metropolitan city that has scores of historical
attractions and activities not to be found in other cities. lt is therefore important to
know what to expect and where to in Nairobi before leaving home.
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TeI:020 605933-7 6002764.
Cell: 073361 I608! 0722204647
NGONG RACE COURSE
Ngong Race Course is 25 minutes’ drive from the city
centre and is located along the Ngong Road besides the
Ngong Road Forest between the estates of\/\/oodley,
Langata and Karen. lt is operated by the jockey Club of
Kenya. Ngong racecourse is a right hand turftrack of abou
i 2400m.lt includes a si><—furlong straight and two chutes of
2060m and l800m.
Cell: +254 733 777 4l7 / +254 708 299 048
SAGANAWATER SLIDES
. Slide, spin, soar and plunge into the amazing River Sagana.
gliding at rapids camp for example, begins into a whirlpool
that spins you around a number oftimes before you are
spilled into the mighty Sagana river. lt’s very safe to do this
and a life jacket is provided to keep you afloat.
Tel:020 22l28l8.
Cell: +254 732308026! +254 722308026
SPLASH
Located ne><t to Carnivore Restaurant, off Langata Road,
nearWilson Airport, Splash Water world has one ofthe
volleyball,‘kiddy’ cars, camel rides, horse rides, restaurant
children and adult team building activities.
Cell: 0725698 I 55. 020 2405799
Email:splash@wananchi.com
PAINT BALLING
Paintballing is a warlike game where guns are substituted
with air pressure driven paintballswhich burst on impactl
Kitengela Paintball Polo is located 20 minutes from Bomas
of Kenya and it also offers facilities such as team building,
camping and corporate fun days.Y0u can play volleyball,
football, archery, and ride bikes,
Tel:020 20 22272
Email:rspolo@africaonline.co.ke/info@rolfsplacecom
MOTOR CROSS
The national motor cross championships held each year is
an event organized by the East African Motor Sports Club
(EAMSC)
Te|:02O 445330/30003049
Email:info@motorsportkenya.com
www.motorsportkenya.com
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largest pools in kenya.Also available are water slides, Beach
and bar In addition Splash hosts birthday parties, functions,
There are many shopping venues in Nairobi and if
you enjoy the real shopping experience at the malls
then you will be spoilt for choice. These state-of-
the-art shopping malls boast ample parking, a one-
stop-shopping experience, wine & dine areas.
ABC Place,Waiyaki Way, Westlands
It is the ultimate place for new brands, experiences
and ideas. With a stylish mix of establishments
ranging from furniture to fashion, beauty and food.
Tel: O20 4440362,
Email: ihfo@abc-p/ace, com
The Sarit Centre, Westlands, Off Waiyaki
Way
The centre has a cinema, a food court and an expo
centre, capable of hosting over 50 stands. Sarit
is an inter-active shopping mall offering one-stop
access to a complete range of supermarkets,
stores, and sen/ice outlets alongside entertainment
professional and medical facilities.
Te/: 254-2-3 74 7408/9, 3748662, 3740329
E-mai/: info@sarit-centre. com,
www. sarit-centre. com
Yaya Centre, Arwings Kodhek Road
A modern multifunctional shopping mall. The tenant
mix boasts brands that define Nairobi’s discerning
market. Food on the 2nd floor with a wide variety of
selection from Indian to Chinese to contemporaiy
styles at Saffron, Dim Sum House, Chinese Kitchen,
Primi Piatti and Sierra bar and restaurant.
Tel: 254-20-277 3360/1
Email: inf0@yaya.co.ke
www. yaya-centre. co. ke / www.yaya-apa/’tments.c0m
Village Market, Limuru Road, Gigiri — Since its
inception 12 years ago, Village market has proved
to be a leader in shopping complexes, managing
to mix modernity and ethnicity into a melting pot
of urban shopping. Because of its compelling
architectural design, The Village Market has earned
itself numerous accolades including the coveted
International Council of Shopping Centers‘ Design
Award.
The Galleria Shopping Mall, junction of
Magadi and Langata Roads.
Tel: +254 20 4448085 / 4444504
Email: info@nbihomes. com
WWVl/. galleria. co. ke
West Gate Shopping Centre, Mwanzi Road,
Westlands
Tel: +254 20 3746172/3, +254 20 3742951/32,
Email: in fo@Westgate. co. ke
WWW. Westgate. co. ke. com
Nakumatt
Tel: 020-3599991-4
Cell: +254 733-632130, +254 722-204931
Email: nakumatt@nakumatt.netl
WWW.nakumatt.net
Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd
Tel: (254) 20 — 227001,
Email: customerservice@uchuml. com,
WWW. uchumicom
Tusky‘s
Email: info@tuskys. com
Ukwala
Tel; 2221500 — Mega: 2244322. Ronald Ngala:
214 7200, Hyper: 2228138, Stadium: 26036666
Naivas
Tel 254 (020) 65363059 (020) 6553045
Nairobi is a culinary melting pot with a good variety
of cuisine types available. Restaurants in Nairobi
cater for all budgets and tastes with dishes from
virtually all corners oi the globe. All continents are
aptly represented, and what is most impressive is
the authentic touch that characterizes these dishes
The choices are numerous with options tor fine
dining or casual eats with dining establishments
ranging from five star hotels to restaurants offering
take away services.
