Nairobi
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, lies in the centre of the country at 1700 m above sea level, at the foot of the Aberdare Range. It is one of the largest cities in East Africa and an important road and rail hub linking Mombasa and Kampala. Founded in 1899 by the British, it became the capital in 1905. Nairobi is home to the National Museum of Kenya and the Karen Blixen Museum. Nairobi National Park lies nearby. The average temperature is 20-25 °C, and the best time to visit runs from June to October.
