AfricaCity
Nairobi
Kenya
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Nairobi is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
56
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
66
Safety
36
Culture
62
Health
42
Internet
54
Outdoors
72
Access
62
Practical details
Capital
Nairobi
Languages
English, Swahili
Population
53.3M
Time zone
UTC+03:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Jan · Feb · Jul
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 55/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$180
Local daily spend
KES 23,398
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U) CRIME (C) HEALTH (H) KIDNAPPING OR HOSTAGE TAKING (K) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 03/17/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
KES
Best months list
Jan · Feb · Jul
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image