Timeline
17:33
Arrive at the Go-Down Arts Centre to browse the exhibitions while the warehouse space is bathed in warm, late-afternoon light. It is a calm way to ease into the evening.
18:00
Walk 38 minutes from the arts centre to Uhuru Park. Find a spot near the monument or the water to watch the sun sink toward the WSW. The park is spacious enough to avoid crowds.
18:33
Head to KK Restaurant near Uhuru Park for dinner. Their African fare like beef stew with managu or grilled tilapia is perfect after a chilly evening walk. Service can be a bit slow, so factor that in.
19:18
Kilimanjaro Jamia Kimathi Street
End the night with a drink at Kilimanjaro Jamia Kimathi Street. It stays open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to unwind after your meal.
Local tip
The walk from Go-Down to Uhuru Park is long (38 minutes). If you prefer a shorter stroll, consider starting at Uhuru Park first and taking a taxi to Go-Down for the golden light, but the sequence above follows the natural flow of the evening light.
Check before you go
- KK Restaurant closes at 19:00. If you plan to eat there, you must arrive well before 19:00. On 15 January, sunset is 18:47, so you will have very little time if you go straight from the park to the restaurant.
- Kilimanjaro Jamia Kimathi Street closes at 22:00.
- The walk from Go-Down Arts Centre to Uhuru Park takes 38 minutes. Ensure you have safe transport for the return trip or plan to walk back if it is safe in the dark.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Nairobi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).