Moving to Nairobi - what are the best areas to live for expats?

By Dave - Posted on

13 April 2011

What areas should I look at in Nairobi as I set up base for two years? I want a nice residential area, with other expats around, not too far from the city, but in pleasant leafy surrounds. In other words I want it all! Thanks...

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Of the many great suburbs around Nairobi I would look at Muthaiga, Gigiri and Runda as these are the most popular with the international expats serving the embassies around there and the UN workers. The Karen suburb is great if you are commuting into town. Lavington, Kilimani and Westlands are closer to town, great areas, but you are probably looking at an apartment there.

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