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Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also form Nairobi County.

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also form Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cool water".

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Is it possible to withdraw USD from an ATM in Nairobi, Kenya?

While in Nairobi I might need to top up my supply of USD. Is it possible to get it directly from an ATM or will I need to go to a currency exchange?
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How can I get to Arusha, Tanzania from Nairobi, Kenya?

What are my options (methods, approximate prices, safety, and duration) in getting from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania? I'll be in Nairobi and want to travel to Arusha to join a Mount Kilimanjaro tour operator that will help me climb the…
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Can I get Diamox over the counter in Nairobi?

I'm planning on hiking Kilimanjaro and will be in Nairobi for a while before that. Will I be able to buy the altitude sickness medication diamox there or in Kilimanjaro National Park? Can I get it over the counter?
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How can I tour Serengeti National Park by starting off in Nairobi?

What are my options (methods, approximate prices, safety, and duration) in getting to Serengeti National Park from Nairobi, Kenya? Is the only way to take a bus to Arusha, Tanzania and then another bus to the park? I found some scattered info here,…
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One Ticket, Two Locations & Two Luggage Delivery Location

I am travelling to South Africa transiting via Nairobi before returning to Nairobi after a week, Can the airline hold/keep my luggage for me in Nairobi till I return to Nairobi
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How can I sponsor my Kenyan friend to the UK?

So far I have gathered some documents together (bank statements, payslips, letter of employment, tenancy agreement, etc.) She is employed but only has the equivalent of about of £200 in her account. Will this be a problem? Can anyone assist with a…
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In which Nairobi suburb are there budget guest houses frequented by mainly non-tourists?

I am a Western tourist and I need to stay in Nairobi for one week. I'm looking for budget accommodation near-ish the center (max 12km radius from the Ethiopian Embassy). The room must be safe, i.e., I must be able to lock the room, go in to Nairobi…
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Does AF0838 from ZNZ to CDG require deplaning and security at NBO?

I have booked AF0838 from ZNZ (Zanzibar)to CDG (Paris - Charles de Gaule) and then upon getting my itinerary, it was broken into ZNZ-NBO (Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta) NBO-CDG with the same flight number and a one hour stop at NBO. Do we need to deplane…
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10-hour layover in Nairobi (NBO)

I am flying on a Canadian passport to JRO via NBO and I have TWO separate itineraries. The first flight gets me to NBO via Lufthansa at 8:40pm and then the second flight departs NBO via Kenya Airways at 7:30am. It seems I need to pick up my bags and…
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