Nairobi enjoys a vibrant nightlife with clubs, cinema halls, theatre halls and casinos in the city. Several clubs stage theme nights such as “cultural nites” which feature music, traditional foods and drinks from some of Kenya’s main ethnic communities.
Nairobi Nightlife – How to Party in Kenya
Beer and other forms of alcohol in Nairobi are widespread and easily available. Recently there has been an effort to crack down on people getting drunk and lazy during the day, so the selling of alcohol has been restricted.
When to Go Out
Typically nightclubs are open late, often till the sun shines the next day. It’s common to take your time, eat dinner and possibly visit a cheap bar to hangout before checking into the main destination of the night.
Small neighborhood bars, guest houses, or just the side of the road are good places to get started before moving on.
What to Wear
Nairobi has its share of upscale nightclubs and bars that require closed-toed shoes and long pants, with most people choosing to wear button down shirts. Upper class Kenyans and Indians like to dress smart, and make sure they look good going out.
Normal everyday bars, and side-of-the-road drinking holes are very casual and laid back. The temperatures in Nairobi are cool at night, so you’ll probably want to wear jeans and tennis shoes wherever you go.
Social Dynamics
Going out in Kenya is usually a time to hang out with friends and meet others. There’s a range of people that go out and sometimes the scene can seem a bit divided.
Groups of local Kenyans, Indians, white Kenyans (colonial British), and the international expat community all tend to have their own hangouts. The good news is that despite the groups, everyone can happily party and mingle together in Kenya.
Due to the lack of identification required to enter clubs and bars in Nairobi, there are a lot of younger youth that show up to party.
Dancing
As in all of Africa, Kenyans are naturally gifted with the ability to dance, and clubs throughout the country are filled with dance floors. Modern trendy clubs play a mixture of dance / house music, international hip hop and top hits pop music. Other clubs are dedicated to popular local East African hip hop tunes.
Going to really local bars in random areas of Nairobi, you’ll hear a combination of Kenyan guitar music and the widely popular Lingala music from Congo.
Dating Tips
Kenyan Women
Plenty of Nairobi women are willing to date and go out with foreigners, but just like in any country you visit, you must analyze each and every dating situation carefully. There are plenty of prostitutes and females that are looking for ways out of Kenya, as well as money. As you might guess, these kinds of females often hang out at bars.
Yes, there are also plenty of lovely Nairobi females that are genuine, beautiful and kind. Nairobi has a lot of dating options and many opportunities to meet women in various places.
Kenyan Men
As with the women, there is a mixed range of Kenyan men. Many of the younger youth are into hip hop lifestyles and music. Other men are very clean cut and willing to date foreign females.
Just like dating around the world, be sure to fully check out individual situations and proceed cautiously.
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