Liz’s guidebook

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Liz’s guidebook

Neighborhoods

Kilimani is an affluent neighborhood in the city of Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya.Kilimani is located Approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Nairobi's central business district. This is south of Lavington and north of Woodley. Malls - Junction Mall, Yaya Center, Adams Arcade, Green House, Adlife Plaza, Presige Plaza, Marsabit Plaza Banks - Many Banks in the area and the Malls eg DTB, NCBA, Barclays, Equity, Coorperative, Standard Chartered etc Restaurants - Lots of restaurants and al fresco eateries in the area and in the Malls. Some of the popular local restaurants include Mama Oliech for some tasty fish and Coco Jambo for BBQ (Meats) or Nyama Choma a Kenyan favourite. Other popular restaurants include Java House Adams Arcade and Valley Arcade, Artcaffe Junction Mall, For You Chinese Restaurant, Mediterraneo Italian Restaurant , Mama Ashanti Nigerian Restaurant, Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant, Sanjha Chulha Pakistani Restaurant and many more fast food restaurants and take aways Entertainment and Nightlife - Onyx Lounge, Mchana Grill, Quins Bar, Brew Bistro, Q Lounge, Newscafe Adlife Plaza, Kiza Lounge, B Club, Viva Lounge, Charlies Bistro Outdoor Activities - The Nairobi Arboretum, Jockey Club of Kenya - Golf Park, Ngong Race course to watch horse riding, Jafferys Sports Club, Nairobi National Park, Kenya Rugby Football Union to watch all the exciting National and International Rugby Games eg Safari Sevens, Polo Club to watch Polo Games, Impala Sports Club for all your fitness needs, gym and swimming, Alpha Fitness Gym and Smart Gym Junction Mall, Bikram Yoga in Lavington Joint or Co - Working Spaces - Nairobi Garage, Ihub, Nexus Co Work, The Kijiji, The Banda Space, Axlr8 Coworking Space Learn Swahili or any Language - At The Language Center Art Galleries - Kioko Mwitiki, Circle Art Gallery, Bonzo Art Gallery Open Air and Thrift Markets - Toi Market and Masai Market a mobile market which retails at the Junction Mall every Thursday Spas and Hair Salons - Corporate Spa Wellness Hurligham and Dee's Hair Beauty Salon Marsabit Plaza, Touch of Class Yaya Center Hospitals - Nairobi Womens Hospital, Coptic Hospital, Nairobi Hospital and several outpatient centers in the shopping malls Recommended Apps for Home Deliveries of Groceries and Food - Glovo, Jumia Foods, UberEats , JumiaParty Recommend Apps for Transport - Uber, Bolt, SafeBoda and LittleCab Recommended Tour and Travel Providers - Seven Wonders Safaris ( liz@sevenwonderssafaris.com) www.sevenwonderssafaris.com Nearest Police Station - Kilimani Police Station
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Kilimani
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Kilimani is an affluent neighborhood in the city of Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya.Kilimani is located Approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Nairobi's central business district. This is south of Lavington and north of Woodley. Malls - Junction Mall, Yaya Center, Adams Arcade, Green House, Adlife Plaza, Presige Plaza, Marsabit Plaza Banks - Many Banks in the area and the Malls eg DTB, NCBA, Barclays, Equity, Coorperative, Standard Chartered etc Restaurants - Lots of restaurants and al fresco eateries in the area and in the Malls. Some of the popular local restaurants include Mama Oliech for some tasty fish and Coco Jambo for BBQ (Meats) or Nyama Choma a Kenyan favourite. Other popular restaurants include Java House Adams Arcade and Valley Arcade, Artcaffe Junction Mall, For You Chinese Restaurant, Mediterraneo Italian Restaurant , Mama Ashanti Nigerian Restaurant, Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant, Sanjha Chulha Pakistani Restaurant and many more fast food restaurants and take aways Entertainment and Nightlife - Onyx Lounge, Mchana Grill, Quins Bar, Brew Bistro, Q Lounge, Newscafe Adlife Plaza, Kiza Lounge, B Club, Viva Lounge, Charlies Bistro Outdoor Activities - The Nairobi Arboretum, Jockey Club of Kenya - Golf Park, Ngong Race course to watch horse riding, Jafferys Sports Club, Nairobi National Park, Kenya Rugby Football Union to watch all the exciting National and International Rugby Games eg Safari Sevens, Polo Club to watch Polo Games, Impala Sports Club for all your fitness needs, gym and swimming, Alpha Fitness Gym and Smart Gym Junction Mall, Bikram Yoga in Lavington Joint or Co - Working Spaces - Nairobi Garage, Ihub, Nexus Co Work, The Kijiji, The Banda Space, Axlr8 Coworking Space Learn Swahili or any Language - At The Language Center Art Galleries - Kioko Mwitiki, Circle Art Gallery, Bonzo Art Gallery Open Air and Thrift Markets - Toi Market and Masai Market a mobile market which retails at the Junction Mall every Thursday Spas and Hair Salons - Corporate Spa Wellness Hurligham and Dee's Hair Beauty Salon Marsabit Plaza, Touch of Class Yaya Center Hospitals - Nairobi Womens Hospital, Coptic Hospital, Nairobi Hospital and several outpatient centers in the shopping malls Recommended Apps for Home Deliveries of Groceries and Food - Glovo, Jumia Foods, UberEats , JumiaParty Recommend Apps for Transport - Uber, Bolt, SafeBoda and LittleCab Recommended Tour and Travel Providers - Seven Wonders Safaris ( liz@sevenwonderssafaris.com) www.sevenwonderssafaris.com Nearest Police Station - Kilimani Police Station

Payo sa lungsod

Paano makapaglibot

Public Transport and Uber or Bolt are the best

Public Transport Includes - Local Buses, Matatus and Boda Boda Motorbike Private Transport Apps - Uber, Bolt, SafeBoda, Little Cab, Swvl Private Hire - Chauffeur Driven Car Hire options available contact host
Huwag palampasin

Masai Market Mobile Market on Thursdays at Junction Mall

Variety of souvenirs, jewellery and African Artefacts and Clothing available at competitive prices ( Enjoy the haggling experience to get the best price)
Mga kapaki-pakinabang na parirala

Greetings and Common Phrases in Kiswahili

Hi - Habari Gani Response - Mzuri Sana Goodbye See You Soon - Kwaheri ya Kuonana Thank You - Asante Sana Please - Tafadhali Ok - Sawasawa
Mga paraan para makatipid

Buy a Local Phone Line and Use Mpesa for Transactions

Buy a Local Phone Line via Safaricom Network so that you can be able to make local phone calls cheaply and also enable yourself to transact using the mobile money Mpesa method which is the most common mode of transaction in Kenya at the moment.
Mga kagawian at kultura

Do Not Drink Tap Water unless it is boiled and filtered

Avoid drinking or mixing tap water unless it is boiled and filtered otherwise you can buy mineral water from your nearest supermarket to consume while in Kenya
Mga kagawian at kultura

Do Not Drink Tap Water unless it is boiled and filtered

Avoid drinking or mixing tap water unless it is boiled and filtered otherwise you can buy mineral water from your nearest supermarket to consume while in Kenya
Ang dapat iempake

All weather clothing and some closed shoes

The weather in Nairobi can be unpredictable and depends upon the season you travel, so always make sure you carry all weather clothing, walking shoes, closed shoes as well as open shoes. Have some insect repellent close by, a torch incase of power blackouts, a power bank for your phone and gadgets a small umbrella or raincoat and your sense of adventure:-)
May mga kasamang bata sa pagbiyahe

Car Seats and Strollers

For very young kids Carry Car Seats and Strollers when travelling into Kenya, also insect repellent for kids .