Places worth the detour in Nairobi

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Nairobi, Kenya, across 6 kinds of detour; parks, gardens & cemeteries are the largest group (4). Best known: Nairobi National Park. 11 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Parks & cemeteries4 Museums & culture3 Sacred sites2 Fun & leisure2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Nature & landscapes1

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Nairobi National Park

Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Renowned

First national park in Kenya, Africa

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2.Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family

Sacred sites · Notable

Cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya

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3.Karen Blixen Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Kenya

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4.Lufthansa Flight 540

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

Aviation accident

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5.Nairobi National Museum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Nairobi, Kenya

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6.Uhuru Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Kenya

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7.Bomas of Kenya

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Tourist village in Langata, Nairobi

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8.Giraffe Centre

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Langata, Kenya

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9.Nairobi Arboretum

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Arboretum in Nairobi, Kenya

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10.Carnivore

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Restaurant in Kenya

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11.Jeevanjee Gardens

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Kenya

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12.Uhuru Gardens

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Commemorative park in Nairobi, Kenya

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13.Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Hindu temple in Nairobi, Kenya

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