Nairobi

Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city — a fast-growing hub of innovation, wildlife and culture perched at 1,700 metres above sea level. Home to the only national park located within a major capital city, Nairobi lets you watch lions roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers, a sight found nowhere else on Earth.

As the gateway to Kenya's legendary safari circuit, Nairobi is your launchpad for the Maasai Mara, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru. The city's culinary scene, rooftop bars, art galleries and the vibrant Westlands neighbourhood make it a destination worth exploring in its own right before you head into the bush.