All Saints Cathedral

Founded by governor Sir Henry Conway Belfield in 1917, this Gothic-style cathedral is one of the most important buildings of the Anglican Church of Kenya, and a prominent landmark of the British-Kenyan relations stemming from the 19th century.

• Web:

  www.allsaintsnairobi.org

• E-mail:

  info@allsaintsnairobi.org

• Address:

  Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 732 600 466

August 7th Memorial Park and Museum

Formerly housing the US embassy building, this memorial is an homage to the victims of the 1998 terrorist attack, also regarded as a generic symbol for peace and coexistence.

• Web:

  http://memorialparkkenya.org

• E-mail:

  events@memorialparkkenya.org

• Address:

  Junction of Moi Avenue, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 20 341 062, +254 722 323 302

• Opening hours:

  6.00–18.00 daily

Banana Hill Art Gallery

Take that short drive and visit this one-of-a-kind gallery to get acquainted with Africa's most prominent contemporary artists, and browse the unique collection of sculptures and colourful paintings.

• Web:

  http://bananahillartgallery.com

• Address:

  Banana Raini Road, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 711 756 911

• Opening hours:

  10.00–18.00 daily

• More info:

  (ca. 18 km from CBD)

Bomas of Kenya

From dance performances and beauty contests to crafts and poetry, Bomas is an unmissable place where you'll get a truly memorable insight into the lives of various tribes native to this area. Spectacular acrobatic shows are held daily.

• Web:

  www.bomasofkenya.co.ke

• E-mail:

  bomas@africaonline.co.ke, info@bomasofkenya.co.ke

• Address:

  Langata/Forest Edge Road, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 208 068 400

• Opening hours:

  Traditional villages: 10.00–18.00 daily

• More info:

  For bookings: +254 202 022 426

Brown's Cheese Farm

Dairy might not be the first thing on your mind when visiting Kenya, but the Brown family's always fresh cheese, bread and chutney will make you want to have your lunch there. Walk it all off with a hike among the tea plants, or go bird watching with the family: a nature lover's paradise just 30 km from Nairobi.

• Web:

  www.brownscheese.com

• E-mail:

  info@brownscheese.com, reservations@brownscheese.com

• Phone:

  +254 728 999 654

• More info:

  Take Kiambu Road towards the North

Jamia Mosque

Nairobi has a remarkable Muslim community, with mosques and landmarks ubiquitous in the city. Jamia Mosque is the largest of them all, and boasts a one-of-a-kind view in the city's skyline with its two minarets and three silver domes. The place is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Islam and the Arabic culture in general.

• Web:

  www.facebook.com/JamiaMosqueNairobi

• Address:

  Banda Street, Nairobi

• Phone:

  +254 725 302 444