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Republic of Kenya

Get ready for Nairobi City, Kenya! Our 2026 travel budget data shows you can explore this destination for $61/day on a budget or $183/day in comfort. See the detailed breakdown below.

👥 53,330,978 population 💰 Sh KES 🗣️ English 📍 View on Google Maps 🗺️ OpenStreetMap

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Standard Budget Estimated 7 days 2 travelers

📊 Estimated Budget for Nairobi City, Kenya
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.

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Estimated Total Budget

$1,428

$102 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers

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$700

Accommodation

$50 per night

$336

Food & Dining

$24 per day

$154

Local Transport

$11 per day

$238

Entertainment

Budget Tips for Nairobi City, Kenya

  • Group safaris are more affordable than private tours
  • Local matatus/minibuses are very cheap
  • Negotiate prices for most services
  • Dry season is best for wildlife viewing

Best time to visit: Dry season (varies by region)

Peak season: July to October for safaris

Current Weather in Nairobi

21.6°C

70.9°F

Partly Cloudy

💨 22.1 km/h

💧 34%

Fri

23.3°

16.9°

Sat

26.5°

14.2°

Sun

24.3°

14.4°

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Nairobi City, Kenya Facts

🏛️ Capital

Nairobi

🌍 Continent

Africa

📐 Area

580,367 km²

📞 Phone Code

+254

💰 Currency

Kenyan shilling

Sh (KES)

🗺️ Region

Eastern Africa

🗣️ Languages Spoken:

English Swahili

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

8 sites in Kenya

Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest

Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest

NaturalSince 1997

At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6 million y...

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Lake Turkana National Parks

Lake Turkana National Parks

NaturalSince 1997

The most saline of Africa's large lakes, Turkana is an outstanding laboratory for the study of plant and animal communities. The three National Parks ...

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Lamu Old Town

Lamu Old Town

CulturalSince 2001

Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangro...

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Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests

CulturalSince 2008

The Mijikenda Kaya Forests consist of 10 separate forest sites spread over some 200 km along the coast containing the remains of numerous fortified vi...

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Fort Jesus, Mombasa

Fort Jesus, Mombasa

CulturalSince 2011

The Fort, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to the designs of Giovanni Battista Cairati to protect the port of Mombasa, is one of the most outstand...

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Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley

NaturalSince 2011

The Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley , a natural property of outstanding beauty, comprises three inter-linked relatively shallow lakes (Lake...

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