New Year Hotel Nairobi | Karen Plains Hotel, Karen
New Year in Nairobi — Karen Plains Hotel
New Year's Eve and the first days of January in Nairobi are genuinely enjoyable. The weather is warm and clear. The city has a festive character. Karen's restaurants fill with local residents celebrating in the neighbourhood's relaxed style.
New Year Weather and Conditions
January in Nairobi is dry season at its best: warm, clear, and consistently sunny. Temperatures reach 24 to 28 degrees Celsius in the day, cooling pleasantly in the evening.
New Year Safari Options
January is excellent for Amboseli safaris. Dry conditions concentrate wildlife around the park's permanent swamps, and Kilimanjaro views in January are frequently spectacular. Nairobi National Park game drives are excellent in January. Mini Van from $185/day, Land Cruiser from $210/day.
New Year's Eve in Karen
Karen's restaurant scene offers genuine options for a New Year's Eve dinner. Several of the neighbourhood's better restaurants run special menus for the occasion. Book early.