Nairobi Dam
District of Nairobi
in Nairobi, Kenya

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: 08:22 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
4:17 am and 4:28 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 Nairobi Dam

The district Nairobi Dam of Nairobi in Nairobi is a district located in Kenya and is a district of the nations capital.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 23°C / 73 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 37% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

24°C (75 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

24°C (76 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

25°C (76 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

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


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


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


MELTONIA LUXURY SUITES

Address
2,0 mi
KINDARUMA ROAD
00621 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin:
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


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


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


DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi

Address
2,8 mi
Ngong Lane,Off Ngong Road
00400 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


Royal Tulip Canaan

Address
1,9 mi
Tigoni Road off Chakka Road
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


SENTRIM 680 HOTEL

Address
0,3 mi
KENYATTA AVENUE P.O.BOX 43436
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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SAIKATI directed by Anne Mungai (90 minutes | 1992 Kenyan fiction film)

Published: October 03, 2014
Length: 51:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DrehbuchWerkstatt München

The story of a young Maasai girl who is forbidden to continue her education as she has been promised in marriage to the chief's son. In order to fulfill her dreams and continue her education,...


For the Lonely Planet! ..deaf trip in Kenya

Published: September 27, 2012
Length: 55:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kamil Panský - Sazachi

KAKA, DML.


Lion kill Masai Mara by Jools Lloyd

Published: October 03, 2014
Length: 56:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kicheche Camps

On their recent safari in Kenya with Kicheche Mara Camp, Jools and his wife Gillian advised Joseph their guide that the trip was predominately to witness a Wildebeest migration crossing across...


Silanga sanitation project in Kibera, Kenya

Published: August 26, 2014
Length: 27:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Practical Action

Over 1 million people live in Kibera, one of the largest and most desperate informal settlement areas in the world. A lack of access to clean water and adequate sanitation poses huge health...


Glory Safaris - Kenya

Published: April 02, 2012
Length: 10:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tufayn

A description on Glory Safaris that covers An excursion , Wildlife Safari and a Beach Holiday.


Kibera in Our Hearts

Published: May 30, 2008
Length: 52:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SarahNimo

Slide Presentation from the Remnant's mission trip to Kibera in August 2007. This slideshow was created to show others the realities of Kibera.


Full Sanitary Pads Documentary (2008)

Published: January 27, 2011
Length: 42:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ZanaAfrica

Let's talk about it! Menstruation is generally a taboo topic, and sanitary pads unaffordable. Because of this, girls face many problems due to a lack of sanitary pads, from missing school...


How the sexy world's rich don’t live – World’s sexiest, happiest, & poorest

Published: August 02, 2014
Length: 08:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sean Watts

The poorest 40% of the world's population get 5% of global income. The richest 20% get 75% of world income. Nearly 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation (see what this looks like at the...


Kenia - Tour 2012 / IFAJ / Agriterra / Expore for development tour Kenya

Published: February 06, 2013
Length: 06:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: landpixel

Ein kurzer Rückblick auf die Kenia-Tour, die ich Anfang November 2012 mit 14 Agrarjournalisten aus aller Welt machen durfte - und dabei die Landwirtschaft eines sehr interessanten afrikanischen...


I'm a rich woman now - House of Microfinance

Published: November 11, 2009
Length: 16:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mikrofinanshuset

A film about the investment potential in micro finance banks in Afrika. By The House of Microfinance http://www.mikrofinans.se/ and Jamii Bora Scandinavia, http://www.jamiibora.se/


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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.

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

Kibera

Kibera is a division of Nairobi Area, Kenya, and neighbourhood of the city of Nairobi, 5 kilometres from the city centre. Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and the largest urban slum in Africa. The 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census reports Kibera's population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one or two million people.

Located at -1.31667, 36.7833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi, Shanty towns, Slums in Africa

Bomas of Kenya

Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi. Bomas (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. It was established by the government in 1971 as a subsidiary company of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation as a tourist attraction. It also wanted to preserve, maintain and promote rich and diverse cultural values of various tribal groups of Kenya.

Located at -1.33694, 36.7692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1971 establishments in Kenya, Museums in Kenya, Nairobi

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

Safari Sevens

The Safari Sevens, known as the Safaricom Sevens after main sponsors Safaricom (previously the Tusker Safari Sevens after the flagship product of the then sponsors East African Breweries Ltd) is an annual rugby sevens tournament held in Kenya. The tournament is run by the Kenya Rugby Football Union. The competition is promoted as being Africa's premier rugby sevens tournament drawing crowds of over 20,000 to the weekend event.

Located at -1.3015, 36.7717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
African rugby union competitions, Kenyan rugby union competitions, Rugby sevens competitions, Sport in Nairobi

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

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

RFUEA Ground

The RFUEA Ground is a rugby union stadium located on the Ngong Road in Nairobi, Kenya. It was purpose built to be the home of the national team and to serve as the headquarters of the Rugby Football Union of Kenya (RFUK). Coincidentally, the RFUEA ground has another parallel with Twickenham Stadium in the United Kingdom in that it also serves as the home ground for the Kenya Harlequin Football Club, just as their sister club the London Harlequins once played at Twickenham.

Located at -1.30139, 36.7714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in Kenya, Rugby union in Kenya, Sport 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

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