FAQS & INFORMATION
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP by the 28th of September, so we can have an accurate headcount for all events.
What should I wear?
Please click on the Event tab in the menu for the dress code for each event.
Getting Around Nairobi
•Uber: Uber is available in Nairobi. This will require wifi or cellular data.
•Private Car: If you need to go to several places on the same day, hiring a private car will work out cheaper than taking several Ubers or Taxis.
•Taxis: Rides can be pre-arranged or booked through your hotel. Fares are determined by either meters or negotiation. If the meter is not an option, make sure to agree on a price before beginning your trip.
What will the weather be like?
Welcome to the Equator! The sun is high and the temperatures are warm. In June Nairobi has pleasant weather with average lows of 60°F/16°C and average highs of 75°F/24°C.
Something to keep in mind if you are sensitive to elevation is that Nairobi is pretty high at 5,889 ft./1,795 m above sea level.
Don't forget your sunblock!
I have food allergies/dietary requirements. How do I share these with you?
When you RSVP as 'attending', you will have the option to share any allergies you might have. If they aren't listed, please email our wedding planning team member, shiku at planner@yellowhummingbird.com.
Daytime & Evening Favourites in Nairobi
Evening Recommendations:
• INTI (Area: Westlands) - Fine dining Pan-Asian restaurant, serving up 360• views from the 20th floor.
• La Villa (Area: Kitisuru) - Fine dining Italian restaurant, offering a great wine selection and the perfect ambience for an intimate dinner.
• Open House (Area: Westlands) - Indian restaurant serving delicious Kenyan favourites as well as traditional mughlai food. Famous for it’s chilli paneer!
• Chowpaty (Area: Westlands) - Pure vegetarian Indian restaurant.
• Nairobi Street Kitchen (Area: Westlands) - Thrilling indoor street food market, with a variety of different foods, beverages, art, culture and live entertainment. Great option for post dinner drinks / partying.
• Red Ginger (Area: Parklands) - Outdoor Indian restaurant, where you can also do a karoga, which is a traditional Kenyan Indian dining experience that involves live cooking in a private outdoor banda. Avoid on a Wednesday!
• Karoga & Cocktails (Area: Westlands) - Same concept as Red Ginger.
• La Salumeria (Area: Lavington) - Conservative Italian restaurant, serving homemade classics in a contemporary ambience.
• Hero (Area: Gigiri, Trademark Hotel) - Speakeasy serving, sushi and Japanese small plates.
• Chez Sonia (Area: Westlands) - Laid back wine bar, located in the suburbs, offering delicious tapas and an extensive wine list.
Daytime Recommendations
• About Thyme (Area: Westlands) - Outdoor / Indoor restaurants with leafy green surroundings, perfect for brunch.
• The River Cafe (Karura Forest, Limuru) - Outdoor urban forest cafe, great for brunch post a walk in the forest.
• Artcaffe Gastro (Area: Westlands) - Outdoor / Indoor relaxed gastro bar.
• Ate (Area: Loresho) - Outdoor / Indoor Mexican Mediterranean restaurant serving some unusual combinations.
• Zen Garden (Area: Spring Valley) - Outdoor / Indoor urban restaurant and patisserie, serving a combination of Pan-Asian & Italian cuisine.
• The Wine Shop (Area: Loresho) - Outdoor daytime dining experience, serving tapas and offering a unique wine selection.
• Matteos (Area: Karen) - Relaxing outdoor Italian restaurant, situated within horse stables, offering a lovely garden view.
• Boho Eatery (Area: Karen) - Outdoor garden restaurant serving predominantly vegan / vegetarian locally produced food.
• Talisman (Area: Karen / Langata) - Outdoor suburban restaurant serving dishes from both the Thai and Italian cuisine. Perfect for a lazy lunch post David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage or The Giraffe Centre.
• Cultiva Farm (Area: Langata) - Outdoor scenic farm to table dining experience, lots of vegan and veg options. Perfect for a lazy lunch post David Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage or The Giraffe Centre.
THINGS TO DO
• The Village Market: Shopping Centre (including a trampoline park and bowling alley for the kids)
• The Westgate Mall: Shopping Centre (including a trampoline park and bowling alley for the kids)
• Sarit Centre: Shopping Centre
• Giraffe Centre (Area: Langata) Get up close and personal with the giraffes. Feed them from a raised platform and come eye-eye with this friendly and curious animal. Advance booking required, www.giraffecentre.org
• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: The most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. watch the elephants converge for their midday milk feed, enjoy a playful frolic in the dust or, if the mood suits them, a full mud bath. Advance booking online required, visit.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
• Nairobi National Park: Nairobi is the only city in the world with its own national park. The park is home to over 100 mammal species and houses 4 of the big 5. Only a 40 minute drive from the centre of Nairobi. Advance booking recommended: www.nairobinationalparkkenya.com
• Nairobi Animal Orphanage: Rehabilitation centre in Nairobi featuring many exotic mammals, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. Recommend a visit, particularly if you aren’t able to make it to Masai Mara.