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Gikomba market is probably the biggest open air market south of the equator. Gikomba specializes in mitumba ( used clothes and other items) and food stuffs. The City Market (once a hangar) opposite Jamia Mosque is the best place to buy cut flowers and curios. Be careful when changing money in these markets as the operators are not recognized though they give better rates than the foreign bureaux. If you need to change money here, be accompanied by someone who knows the place as you might as well loose your money. The Maasai Market on the University wasy slip road is ideal for those interested in Maasai Curios. For fruits and vegetables visit Wakulima Market along Haille Salesie Avenue next to KPCU. The biggest Hawker Market at Muthurwa is also worthy a visit. Ngara Market across Nairobi River is ideal for those interested in high quality secod hand clothes.
Shopping Malls include ABC Place( Waiyaki Way), Adams Arcade (Ngong Road), Village and the Mall in Westlands, Village Market (Gigiri) an Yaya Centre in Hurlingham.
Museums in Nairobi include, Nairobi Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, Railway Museum Cultural Centres. The railway museum documents the history of the Railway and emergency of Nairobi as a city. The National museum has a large number of galleries. The galleries include the big mammal, ornithological, ethnographical, Geographical, Historical. A must visit is the origin of Man exhibit.
Nairobi has a large number of restaurants. Specialty restaurants include Italian, Indian, Chinese, French, Ethiopian, Japanese, Thai, South American, Barbecue and continental. Perhaps some of the most famous restaurants in Nairobi are Carnivore and Tamarind
Nairobi city tour include visits to the Museums, Nairobi National Parks and markets. Other attractions include Giraffe Manor, Mamba Village, Bomas of Kenya,
For those who wish to stay for long, Nairobi has a large number of apartments. Most are concentrated within Milimani area. Within the city centre there are apartments at Longonot Place, Chester house.Nairobi Apartments will feature fully furnished units with TV seats, sitting rooms, bath taps/showers, swimming pools, car parks. It is always advisable to check on the facilities available before committing ones money