Carnivore Restaurant
An outing to this restaurant, just outside the city, is an essential part of any visit to Nairobi. Nairobi's most famous nyama choma (literally ‘roast meat') restaurant no longer serves plains game, but you can still dine on camel, ostrich and crocodile cooked over giant barbecue pits. There is also an open-air nightclub, the Simba Saloon, and live music venue here.

Langata Road
Tel: (020) 605 933.
Website: www.tamarind.co.ke

AFEW Giraffe Centre
Located 18km (11 miles) from the city centre, this giraffe centre is run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife and aims to increase the numbers of rare Rothschild's giraffe left in the wild. Ideal for children, the tall observation towers are a terrific chance to get close to these magnificent creatures.

Koitobos Road
Tel: (020) 891 658 or 890 952.