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Office towers on the Nairobi skyline, seen from Upper Hill

Nairobi from Upper Hill. Photo: Lmwangi, CC BY-SA 3.0

Areas

What each of Nairobi's premium areas is like, and what to check before you buy there.

  • The Karen Blixen Museum, a long stone house with a wide lawn, in Karen

    Karen

    Leafy, low-density living on large plots in south-west Nairobi.

    Karen Blixen Museum, Karen. Photo: Grenadille, CC0

  • Tall trees in Karura Forest, near Runda

    Runda

    A quiet, security-conscious estate near Gigiri and the UN offices.

    Karura Forest, near Runda. Photo: Ninara, CC BY 2.0

  • Modern office and apartment buildings on Ring Road, Kilimani

    Kilimani

    Central, fast-changing and dominated by modern apartments.

    Ring Road, Kilimani. Photo: Queen Asali, CC BY-SA 4.0

  • The Village Market's buildings lit up at night, near Rosslyn

    Rosslyn

    Green and residential, close to Gigiri, Village Market and international schools.

    The Village Market, near Rosslyn. Photo: DesiBoy101, CC BY 4.0

  • Office towers in central Nairobi under a blue sky

    Lavington

    A central, family-friendly suburb where houses and new apartments sit side by side.

    Central Nairobi, a short drive from Lavington. Photo: Lmwangi, CC BY-SA 3.0

  • A green fairway lined with trees at Muthaiga Golf Club

    Muthaiga

    One of Nairobi's oldest prestige neighbourhoods, close to the city centre.

    Muthaiga Golf Club, Muthaiga. Photo: Jeff Turner, CC BY 2.0

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