Villa Franca
District of Nairobi
in Nairobi, Kenya

How to get there and get around
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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: 02:45 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 Villa Franca

The district Villa Franca 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 Wote. 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

The Panari

Address
4,1 mi
Mombasa Road 4372
00506 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


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


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


Hilton Nairobi

Address
0,5 mi
Mama Ngina St
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


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


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


Meridian

Address
0,4 mi
Muranga Road 6
00100 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


Hilton Garden Inn Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Address
7,9 mi
Mombasa Rd PO Box 25407
00603 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


HOTEL AMBASSADEUR

Address
0,5 mi
43796 TOM MBOYA ST
00000 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Safari Rally 1991

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The story of David Llewellins trip to Kenya in 1991 narrated by the late Dafydd Rowlands.


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First walk in Kenya

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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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

Moi Air Base

Moi Air Base, formerly known as RAF Eastleigh and Eastleigh Airport is a military airport located to the east of Nairobi, in the Eastleigh suburb. The airport is used by the Kenya Air Force. Additionally, the air base is the home of the East African School of Aviation run by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which was established at the airport in 1954 as the DCA training school. The airport is also used to train Kenyan Air Cadets.

Located at -1.2782, 36.8605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nairobi, Airports in Kenya

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

Nairobi City Stadium

Nairobi City Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the city centre. The stadium is owned by the Nairobi City Council. The stadium was originally known as African Stadium. then Renamed to Donholm Road Stadium. It was renamed to Jogoo Road Stadium after Kenya gained independence in 1963 and finally to Nairobi City Stadium. It was the principal stadium in Nairobi until the 1980s when Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre were built.

Located at -1.29222, 36.8422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Kenya, Football venues in Kenya, Sport in Nairobi, Multi-purpose stadiums in Kenya

Starehe Boys' Centre and School

Starehe Boys' Centre and School (popularly known as "Starehe") is a partial-board, boys-only school in Nairobi, Kenya. The school was founded in 1959 by Dr. Geoffrey William Griffin, MBS, OBE, Geoffrey Gatama Geturo and Joseph Kamiru Gikubu. It started as a rescue centre. Starehe and Brookhouse School are the only African schools south of the Sahara and north of the Limpopo distinguished as Round Square members.

Located at -1.28043, 36.8402 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Boys' schools in Kenya, Round Square schools, Educational institutions established in 1959

Eastleigh, Nairobi

Eastleigh is a suburb of Nairobi, Kenya. It is located east of the Central business district. Predominantly inhabited by Somali immigrants, it has been described as "Little Mogadishu", as well as "a country within a country with its own economy" on account of its robust business sector.

Located at -1.26667, 36.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Embakasi

Embakasi is a division of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. As a residential estate it houses mostly lower middle income citizens. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the main airport of Nairobi is located in Embakasi and it was known as Embakasi Airport when it was opened in 1958. Embakasi is considered part of Nairobi's Eastlands area, lying to the south-east of Nairobi province.

Located at -1.3, 36.9167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Solar Ice Rink

The Solar Ice Rink is an ice rink located in Nairobi, Kenya. The rink is located in the Panari Sky Centre, a large retail, leisure and hotel accommodation complex. Opened in 2005, the Solar Ice Rink is the largest rink in Africa, and the first rink in East Africa and Central Africa. The rink cost US$700,000 to build. The rink covers an area of 1,400 square metres, and can accommodate 200 skaters.

Located at -1.32903, 36.8558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sport in Nairobi, Sports venues in Kenya

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

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

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development (KISWCD) is a community-focused development and training institution without any governmental, religious or political affiliation. KISWCD was initiated in 1997 and incorporated on 22 June 2000 as a private company limited by guarantee. It was registered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on 22 August 2002 as a training institution.

Located at -1.28701, 36.8376 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Technical universities and colleges, Universities and colleges in Kenya, Education in Kenya, Educational institutions established in 1997

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

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

Mukuru kwa Njenga

Mukuru kwa Njenga is a slum in the East of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It belongs to Embakasi Constituency. It is one of the largest slums in Nairobi. Kenyan international footballer Patrick Oboya was born in Mukuru kwa Njenga. Among other major slums in Nairobi are Korogocho, Kibera and Mathare. The population of the slum exceeds 100,000. Kwa Njenga Primary School exists there. The Medical Missionary of Mary has a hospital there. There have been cholera deaths in 2009.

Located at -1.30472, 36.885 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi, Shanty towns, Slums 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

2011 Nairobi pipeline fire

The 2011 Nairobi pipeline fire was caused by an explosion secondary to a fuel spill in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on 12 September 2011. Approximately 100 people were killed in the fire and at least 116 others were hospitalized with varying degrees of burns. The incident was not the first such pipeline accident in Kenya, with the Molo fire of 2009 resulting in at least 133 fatalities and hundreds more injured.

Located at -1.31398, 36.8796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2011 fires, 2011 in Kenya, Fires in Kenya, Nairobi, Pipeline accidents, Deaths caused by petroleum looting, Industrial fires and explosions

Sir Ali Muslim Club Ground

Sir Ali Muslim Club Ground is a cricket ground in Nairobi, Kenya. The first recorded match held on the ground came in 1994 when Young Kenya played Bangladesh in a warm-up match for the ICC Trophy which Kenya was hosting. In the main event itself, the ground held seven matches involving various national teams. In 2003 the ground held its first List A matches when Kenya played Sri Lanka A in a two match series. The following year a third List A match was held there when Kenya played Pakistan A.

Located at -1.27651, 36.8335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1934 establishments, Cricket grounds in Kenya, Football venues in Kenya, Sport in Nairobi, Buildings and structures in Nairobi

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

Gor Mahia F.C

Gor Mahia Football Club is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is one of the two most popular Kenyan football clubs. Gor Mahia have won 12 Kenyan Premier League titles, one less than archrivals A.F.C. Leopards who have been crowned champions 13 times. Gor Mahia have also won Ten FKF Cup titles. They are to date the only team from Kenya and the CECAFA region to win an African continental title, having won the African Cup Winners' Cup in 1987. after being finalists in 1979.

Located at -1.29389, 36.8422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Kenyan Premier League clubs, Football clubs in Kenya, Association football clubs established in 1968, Sport in Nairobi, 1968 establishments in Kenya

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

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