Madaraka
District of Nairobi
in Nairobi, Kenya

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.283 and 36.817 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 16' 59" and E 36° 49' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 03:16 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:13 am and 4:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Madaraka

The district Madaraka of Nairobi in Nairobi is a subburb in Kenya and is a district of the nations capital.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Murang'a and Nyeri. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 90% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Heri Heights Serviced Apartments

Address
0,7 mi
Kolobot Drive,Off Arboretum Road
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Nairobi

Address
0,5 mi
Mama Ngina St
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mara Plains Camp

Address
1,1 mi
OLARE MOTOROGI PRIVATE CONSERVANCY
00000 MASAI MARA
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza NAIROBI

Address
0,0 mi
Kenya Road, Upper Hill,PO Box 25574
00100 NAIROBI
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

Address
0,7 mi
00100 72493
00200 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Eka Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
Along Mombasa Road
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


InterContinental Hotels NAIROBI

Address
0,4 mi
City Hall Way,P.O. Box 30353
00100 NAIROBI
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham

Address
1,5 mi
ARGWINGS KODHEK ROAD
1939 006 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sarova Panafric

Address
0,6 mi
Kenyatta Avenue
Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kenya Comfort Suites

Address
1,0 mi
Junction OF RALPH BUNCHE & J. KIKWETE ROADS
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 20:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Kenya: Student killed in stampede over Nairobi terror scare

Published: April 12, 2015
Length: 05:15 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: RuptlyTV

One student was killed and over 100 others left injured when a stampede broke out following an explosion at Nairobi university's Kikuyu campus, Sunday. The explosion caused widespread panic...


Straßenkinder in Nairobi - zwischen Angst, Betteln und Klebstoff

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 25:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kindernothilfe

Nairobi ist eine Wirtschfatsmetropole mit über 3 Millionen Einwohnern - davon sind schätzungsweise 60.000 Straßenkinder, die im Elternhaus keine Fürsorge erlebt haben und deswegen lieber...


City Girls Concept trailer

Published: November 18, 2014
Length: 04:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: 3dAfrica

A concept pilot shot last year(2013). Co- Produced, Written and Directed by Albert O. Nyakundi Cameraman: Lucas Sakwa Color and Graphics: 3DAfrika Media.


Blutbad im Shopping-Paradies: Islamisten-Anschlag in Nairobi

Published: September 22, 2013
Length: 41:13 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: afpde

Bewaffnete Islamisten haben in einem Einkaufszentrum von Kenias Hauptstadt Nairobi ein Blutbad angerichtet. Dutzende Menschen wurden getötet und weit mehr als 150 weitere verletzt, als mehrere.


Hotsauce gets schooled with his own move in Nairobi Kenya And1 Tour

Published: June 24, 2011
Length: 04:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: elric wamugu

Hotsauce gets schooled with his own move in Nairobi Kenya And1 Tour.


FredTV Cribs: Episode 1 - Nairobi

Published: March 01, 2014
Length: 23:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Fred Manders

This is a tour of the house that I lived in with 3 other people in 2014 during the World of Difference project in Nairobi, Kenya. The World of Difference project was a intiative of Vodafone...


Bunte Weihnachtsbräuche im SOS-Kinderdorf Nairobi

Published: December 01, 2014
Length: 47:42 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit

Die 7-jährige Kinia und ihre Geschwister freuen sich schon riesig auf Weihnachten. Und damit die Zeit schneller vergeht, helfen alle mit beim Putzen und Schmücken in Ihrem Zuhause. Kinia...


View of Nairobi from Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Published: August 20, 2013
Length: 45:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: romeoknight92


AJUMA PRESENTS CITY MODELS AFRICA

Published: February 24, 2015
Length: 55:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CITY MODELS AFRICA


Janmashtami Celebrations ISKCON NAIROBI 17th August 2014 Part - 2

Published: September 11, 2014
Length: 02:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shrikant Bhatt

Janmashtami Celebrations ISKCON NAIROBI 17th August 2014 Part - 2.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyrobi, which translates to "cold water". The phrase is also the Maasai name of the Nairobi river, which in turn lent its name to the city. However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs. Residents of Nairobi are known as Nairobians.

Located at -1.28333, 36.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nairobi, Provincial capitals in Kenya, Capitals in Africa, Populated places established in 1899, Provinces of Kenya, Counties of Kenya, Populated places in Nairobi Province

Wilson Airport (Kenya)

Wilson Airport is an airport in Kenya.

Located at -1.32, 36.815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nairobi, Airports in Kenya, ,

Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) is a 30-storey building located in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located in the central business district of Nairobi. It is a venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and special events within a walking distance of several five star hotels. It has hosted many international conferences and seminars. There are several well-equipped conferences and meeting rooms with the largest having a capacity over 4,000 delegates.

Located at -1.28861, 36.8231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1974, Convention centers, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters, Jomo Kenyatta

National Assembly (Kenya)

The National Assembly is the lower house of the Parliament of Kenya following the 2010 referendum. Prior to this it was the unicameral legislature of the country. It has a total of 349 seats; 290 elected from the constituencies, 47 women elected from the counties and 12 nominated representatives. The speaker serves as an ex officio member.

Located at -1.29, 36.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Assembly of Kenya, Politics of Kenya, National lower houses

Nyayo National Stadium

Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located near the city centre. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1983. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The popular AFC Leopards football club plays most of its home games at Nyayo stadium. The stadium is also used for athletics and various ceremonies. Other facilities at the Nyayo Stadium include a gymnasium and a 50-metre swimming pool.

Located at -1.30361, 36.8242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1983, Football venues in Kenya, Sports venues in Kenya, Sport in Nairobi, National stadiums, Multi-purpose stadiums in Kenya

State House (Kenya)

State House is the official residence of the President of Kenya. It was originally known as Government House. This building was built in 1907 in Nairobi to serve as the official residence of the Governor of British East Africa when Kenya was a British Colony. The governor would conduct his official functions at the old Provincial Commissioner’s office (now a national monument) next to Nyayo House and then retire to Government House for the day.

Located at -1.2828, 36.8029 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses completed in 1907, Official residences in Kenya, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Presidential palaces, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Kenya Colony

East African School of Media Studies

The East African School of Media Studies (EASMS) is an institution providing high level, technology-based training in media-related courses in the East Africa region. The school, established in 2003 by Donald Giesen and based in Nairobi, Kenya, has the stated goal of providing students with professional training that will enable them to expand and improve the media industry in the East Africa region.

Located at -1.28613, 36.8196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Universities and colleges in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Educational institutions established in 2003

Carnivore (restaurant)

Carnivore is an open-air restaurant in the Langata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. Carnivore's specialty is meat, and features an all-you-can-eat meat buffet. They serve a wide variety of meat and are famous for their game meat. It is a popular tourist destination. In 1999, the restaurant seated 350 people and the restaurant's 330 employees served over 1000 people per day. The game, including giraffe, wildebeest, ostrich and crocodile, is raised on Hopcraft Ranch, 25 miles outside Nairobi.

Located at -1.329, 36.8005 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Nairobi, Restaurants in Kenya, Restaurants in South Africa, Restaurants established in 1980, 1980 establishments in Kenya

1998 United States embassy bombings

The 1998 United States embassy bombings were a series of attacks that occurred on August 7, 1998, in which hundreds of people were killed in simultaneous truck bomb explosions at the United States embassies in the East African capitals of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Nairobi, Kenya. The date of the bombings marked the eighth anniversary of the arrival of American forces in Saudi Arabia.

Located at -1.28333, 36.8167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in 1998, History of Kenya, Presidency of Bill Clinton, Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States, Al-Qaeda activities, Terrorism in Kenya, 1998 in the United States, 1998 in Kenya, 1998 in Tanzania, Terrorism in Tanzania, History of the United States (1991–present), Car and truck bombings, United States Marine Corps in the 20th century, 1998 in international relations, Tanzania–United States relations, Kenya–United States relations, Mass murder in 1998

Nairobi Hospital

The Nairobi Hospital is a hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. It was built as a European Hospital, as Kenya was then a British colony. It was later renamed The Nairobi Hospital. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:-1.295438|36.805121 |type:edu|||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at -1.29544, 36.8051 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Hospitals with year of establishment missing, Hospitals in Nairobi

Nairobi Railway Museum

The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is today operated by Kenya Railways. The museum has maintained its rail connection. This allows for the efficient movement of museum exhibits for maintenance etc. It also allows additions to the collection to be easily placed on site.

Located at -1.29306, 36.8225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Kenya, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Rail transport in Kenya, Railway museums in Kenya, National railway museums

Nairobi Club Ground

The Nairobi Club Ground is a multi-use sports venue in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. It is the oldest cricket ground in Kenya, and was the first to get a turf wicket, which was laid by Don Pringle, who played for East Africa in the 1975 Cricket World Cup.

Located at -1.29694, 36.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Nairobi, Cricket grounds in Kenya

A109 road (Kenya)

The A109 road is the main road link between the Kenyan cities of Nairobi and Mombasa. It is also known as The Mombasa road. For the majority of the distance, the road runs adjacent to the Nairobi-Mombasa main line, itself a branch of the Uganda Railway. It is also regarded as one of the most dangerous roads in the country due to the many hundreds of road deaths that have occurred in the last few years.

Located at -1.2927, 36.8204 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in Kenya

Kenyatta National Hospital

Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi is the oldest hospital in Kenya. Founded in 1901 with a bed capacity of 40 as the Native Civil hospital, it was renamed the King George VI in 1952. At that time the settler community were served by the nearby European Hospital. It was renamed Kenyatta National Hospital -- after Jomo Kenyatta -- following independence from the British. It is currently the largest referral and teaching hospital in the country.

Located at -1.30069, 36.807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals established in 1901, Hospitals in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta

Highway Secondary School

The Highway Secondary is a public secondary (O - level) day school for boys located in Nairobi's South B suburb, Kenya. The school is named for the Mombasa Highway that runs along the school's southern perimeter. The school is classified as a provincial day school.

Located at -1.31753, 36.8369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Educational institutions established in 1962

Nairobi Women's Hospital

The Nairobi Women's Hospital is an hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, that is focused in women's and children's healthcare. The hospital was founded in 2001 by Dr. Sam Thenya and is the first of its kind in the East and Central Africa region. Even if is specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the hospital is well equipped and staffed to handle all general medical and surgical conditions. Its tagline is: "We understand today's woman and her child and we prove that everyday".

Located at -1.29386, 36.7961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hospitals in Nairobi, Women in Kenya

Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family

The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family is a Roman Catholic cathedral and basilica dedicated to the Holy Family located in Nairobi, Kenya. The basilica is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nairobi. The church was designated a basilica on February 15, 1982.

Located at -1.28694, 36.8206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Basilica churches in Africa, Roman Catholic Church in Kenya, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Cathedrals in Kenya, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Africa

Nairobi railway station

Nairobi railway station is a railway station located in Nairobi, Kenya. The station is on the Uganda Railway, and runs services to Mombasa three times per week. There has, however, been suggestion that daily services will resume from around Easter 2010 for the first time since August 2004.

Located at -1.29166, 36.8286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kenya, Rail transport in Kenya, Buildings and structures in Nairobi

Madaraka Estate

Madaraka Estate is a middle class residential neighbourhood in Nairobi located approximately 5 km from the city center. The word madaraka is Swahili for self governance while “estate” refers to a housing development. Popularly known as Maada, the neighbourhood is one of Nairobi City Council’s oldest housing developments besides Jamhuri, Huruma Mariakani and Kariakor estates.

Located at -1.30722, 36.8153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Upper Hill, Nairobi

Upper Hill is a neighborhood in the city of Nairobi, the capital and largest city in Kenya.

Located at -1.30139, 36.8175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Kenya, Cities in the Great Rift Valley, Nairobi

Kenya Commercial Bank Plaza

Kenya Commercial Bank Plaza (KCB Plaza) is a building under construction in Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city.

Located at -1.3, 36.8133 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Nairobi

Nairobi Dam

The Nairobi Dam is an embankment dam on the Nairobi River in Nairobi, Kenya.

Located at -1.3175, 36.8061 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Dams in Kenya, Embankment dams, Buildings and structures in Nairobi, Dams completed in 1953

2011 Safari Sevens

The 2011 Safari Sevens were the 16th annual edition of the Safari Sevens.

Located at -1.30419, 36.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi

2012 Safari Sevens

The 2012 Safari Sevens are the 17th annual edition of the Safari Sevens.

Located at -1.30419, 36.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi

2013 Safari Sevens

The 2013 Safari Sevens are the 18th annual edition of the Safari Sevens.

Located at -1.30419, 36.8245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi, 2013 in rugby union

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Nairobi.

Other districts

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