Do you tip Nairobi? Introduction to Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. If you go to Kenya, you will definitely go to Nairobi. The environment here is good, and the attractions are also good. Friends can go and visit. Here are some related tips about Nairobi. Let's take a look.

1. The weather is not hot

You heard that right, it’s really not hot at all! On the contrary, the highest temperature throughout the year will not exceed 30 degrees, and the annual average temperature is around 22 degrees. There are no obvious divisions into four seasons, and the climate is extremely comfortable.

It should be noted that the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you need to cover yourself with a quilt every night. Therefore, air conditioning is rarely seen in Nairobi because it is not used at all. Therefore, when the locals in Nairobi heard that the summer temperature in China can reach 40 degrees, they all responded with "Excuse me" black question marks on their faces.

Tips:

Nairobi is like spring all year round, with flowers everywhere. In full bloom, the air is dry.

2. Don’t worry about food

For most foodies, one of the key points of travel is eating. Listen, there are about 100 Chinese restaurants in Nairobi, large and small, with eight major cuisines: hot pot, barbecue, pancakes, and fruits. Of course, Korean, Japanese, Italian, and Mexican food are also indispensable. So don’t worry if you’re not used to Nairobi. You can put the instant noodles in the box back for me.

Types of Chinese food in Nairobi

Tips:

Don’t worry about not being able to buy many domestic products. There are six Chinese supermarkets in Nairobi. Pay attention to the price. Prices in Chinese supermarkets in Nairobi are generally three times higher than domestic supermarkets. Please prepare money in advance.

3. Don’t worry about daily necessities

Small shopping malls do not count. There are more than a dozen large shopping malls like Carrefour in Nairobi, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to buy daily necessities. There are various facilities in the mall, including supermarkets, snacks, shops, cinemas, etc. Oh, by the way, please bring your own women's cosmetics. The choices here are really limited.

Fasten your seat belt when you get in the car

If you take Uber in Kenya (yes, there is Uber here), as a passenger you must wear your seat belt. If you are caught by the police, you will definitely not escape the fate of being "slaughtered". Don't expect what the driver will do. At this time, the driver will hold up his sunglasses and pretend nothing happened (only the passengers will be punished).

5. Pay attention to sun protection

Although the weather in Nairobi is not hot, it must be emphasized that the ultraviolet rays in Nairobi are much stronger than those in Shenzhen and Guangzhou. If you don't pay attention to sun protection, you can easily get sunburned for no apparent reason. Wearing sunscreen or a light coat is necessary when going outside.

Tips:

Nairobi is located on the East African Plateau and near the equator. There is a poster of more than 1,700 meters.

6. Don’t panic about malaria

First of all, you need to understand that you will get malaria if you are not bitten by a mosquito. Secondly, the probability of contracting malaria from a mosquito bite in Nairobi is very small (equivalent to the probability of being struck by lightning), and mosquito repellents are generally available at home; finally, malaria is not an incurable disease. As long as it is treated in time, it can usually recover quickly.

7. Apply for a local phone card.

It is strongly recommended that you apply for a local phone card after arriving in Kenya. Compared with buying China Unicom/China Mobile overseas data packages in China, local calling cards are much more convenient. Nairobi's mobile network is very stable (traffic is about 10 yuan/G), and the network speed is also very fast. The urban area is basically covered by 4G, and watching videos online is incredibly smooth.

It is recommended to buy a phone card from this company. The charges are slightly more expensive, but the signal is the best.

8. Apply for electronic entry.

Tourists from China can apply for a visa after landing in Kenya with their passport, but it is recommended that you apply for an electronic visa in advance. For those who don’t speak English well, the visa on arrival form can be a headache.

Tips:

Without a visa, domestic customs will not release it. For friends from China, it is best to apply for an electronic visa in advance.

9. Tipping is not necessary.

Tipping is not required when eating in local restaurants in Kenya. If you go to a Western restaurant with a good environment, you will find the service is really good. You can pay a small tip when checking out, usually 1 to 2 US dollars.

10. Don’t bring plastic bags.

I put this at the end because many tourists don’t know this exists.

Since 2000, Kenya has completely banned the use of pl