A passionate one bedroom apartment off Thika Road and in close proximity to Mountain Mall(950m), Garden City Mall(800m) , Safari Park Hotel & Casino (650m). A few minutes from United States International University (USIU) (3.3km)and Thika Road Mall(1.3km).
RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIPS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND NAIROBI
TRANSPORTATION
Download Uber Taxi , Bolt Taxi e.t.c applications for ease of travel. Using public transportation known as “Matatus” can be financially economical option.
ONLINE ORDERING (SHOPPING/FOOD)
There are several online food and shopping delivery options to the apartment e.g. Glovo, Uber Eats, Jumia/Jumia Foods, Dial-a-Delivery It’s your responsibility to order from verified applications and sites. Payment on delivery is highly recommended.
GARDEN CITY MALL
It is one of Nairobi’s largest retail and Entertainment mall. It’s boasts several eateries , fine dining and fast food restaurants, currency exchange bureaus, fashion outlets, mobile network service providers shops, banks and ATM machines, Play and Kids Park, Carreffoure Market, Imax Cinema, Medical Center, Beauty Center, Spas e.t.c . All of this in one complex. Some of the restaurants that are in the mall are Mambo Italian, Big Square, Artcaffé, Sugarcane Caribbean Food, Java House, KFC , Galitos ,Urban Gourmet Burger, Koreana Chicken and so many others. Check their websites about the timings.
THIKA ROAD MALL
It features Kenyan and international outlets. Carreffoure Supermarket, banking institutions, cinema, Kids Play center, restaurants e.t.c are in the vicinity. It complements or supplements other Kenyan malls.
SAFARI PARK HOTEL & CASINO
The hotel has several restaurants notably.
-Nyama Choma Ranch (Kenyan Cuisine)- It offers a stunning selection of barbecued meat. There are also plenty of vegetarian options too. There is a nightly performance of Safari Cats at 9pm.
-Chiyo (Japanese & Korean Restaurant)
-Winners Pavilion (Chinese Cuisine)
-Cafe Kigwa
- La Piazzetta (Italian Cuisine)
There are several other Cafes and Lounges in the hotel. Kindly check the restaurants timings and dress code.
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK
It is an attractive place to go and see wildlife. Visitors can also enjoy the park’s picnic sites,campsites and walking trails for hikers. Most or all of this activities and services are provided at a fee.
SHELDRICK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
This is an NGO that hand rears orphaned baby elephants and rhinos. Highly recommended to visit.
GIRAFFE CENTER
Its encouraged to visit this place where you can have a close interaction with elephants.
KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM
A museum shop offers handicrafts, posters and postcards, the Movie 'Out of Africa', books and other Kenyan souvenirs. The grounds may be rented for wedding receptions, corporate functions and other events. The Museum was built in 1912 by Swedish Engineer Ake Sjogren.
KARURA FOREST
Karura Forest is a great place for nature hiking, jogging, cycling , meditation, picnicking e.t.c. There are well marked trails that makes it easy to move around.
BOMAS OF KENYA
It is a living museum displaying and celebrating the colorful tribes of Kenya. It is a great place to get to know about the lifestyle, music, art and culture of each tribe in the village.
USEFUL SWAHILI WORDS/ PHRASES
Habari Gani? - How are you?
Mambo vipi? - How is it?
Sijambo - I am fine
Jina lako nani? - What is your name?
Jina langu ni... - My name is...
Unatoka wapi? - Where are you from?
Natokea... - I'm from...
Asante - Thank you Hapana asante - No, thank you
Nafurahi kukuona - Nice to meet you
Kwa heri - Goodbye
Tutaonana - See you later
Ndiyo - Yes
Hapana - No
