Nairobi Travel Articles

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya – Big Brother’s African Brother

Big Brother's African Brother: This trip was three years in the making before
September 11th set things back another six months. The good news is the extra ...

Day 23: Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania – Big Brother’s African Brother

Big Brother's African Brother: Day 23 - Three truck mates leave in Nairobi and
three new truck mates replace them.

Day 3: Crescent Island, Kenya – Big Brother’s African Brother

Big Brother's African Brother: Day 3 - The group go on their first excursion to
Crescent Island.

The Kenyan Campaign Trail – Africa

Kesse Buchanan follows a revolutionary campaign of a female parliamentary aspirant, and finds that politcs in Africa are crazier than she could ever imagine, but the experience gave her a ride of a

Nairobi Hit or Miss: Tourist Reviews from Kenya

Courtney S. Ries dishes the dirt on Nairobi attractions and services.

Of Soul-Homes, Sky-Temples and Safaris: Part One – Nairobi, Kenya

Menel Ahmed sets her hea

Nairobi Travel Facts

The Basics City Name: Nairobi Where is it located?: Nairobi is in southern Kenya, a few hours from the boarder of Tanzania. Why do people go there?: People use Nairobi as a transit point for heading elsewhere around both Kenya and Tanzania. How do travelers get there?: Since it’s an international hub, there are buses [...]

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya (late April 2002)

As Al moves into Kenya from Ethiopia, he reflects on the serious image problem that afflicts Ethiopia. He encourages you to go see it for yourself before everyone else does!

Nairobi, Kenya (8 May 2002)

After determining that the Democratic Republic of Congo might be a "bit iffy", Al is taking some loafing time in Nairobi before he gets back on the bike to Tanzania.

19: The Giraffe Near the Airport… – Diary of a Single Girl – Nairobi, Kenya

In Nairobi never trust a tout, look out for hookers and muggers, and remember that sometimes tears are all you need against predators.