Nairobi CBD luggage storage

About Nairobi CBD

As the capital of Kenya, Nairobi is a popular place to live and to visit. The central business district (CBD) is at the center of the city and has a wide variety of shopping malls, restaurants, small local shops, and bars. What used to be a swampland before 1899 is now a large bustling metropolis along the Nairobi River with a population of more than four million people.

With an average temperature of 65 degrees, outdoor activities are popular in Nairobi. The warmest months from January through March typically have a high of 80 degrees while the highs from June through September are about 60 degrees. One of the most popular places in the Nairobi area is the Nairobi National Park, where you can go on safari, have breakfast with giraffes, and spend the night with wild animals at one of their three campgrounds. 

Nairobi CBD has over a dozen skyscrapers with shopping centers and eateries mixed in with businesses and government offices. The largest is the Pinnacle, which is over 1,000 feet tall and is the tallest building in Africa. The cultural scene is popular as well, with art galleries, museums, and theaters. 

Fun Fact: Several films have been shot in Nairobi including Eye in the Sky with Aaron Paul and Helen Mirren and a television series called Sense8.

Things to do Near Nairobi CBD

You can spend days in and around Nairobi CBD shopping and eating if you like. But there are some great things that you should not miss while you are there. Here are some of our favorites. 

• Enjoy a stroll around the lake or watch the skaters at the skate park at Uhuru Park on Processional Way and Kenyatta Avenue
• Head over to Mandera Shopping Center on Galole Road for some souvenirs
• Try some fried goat or roasted camel at Al-Yusra on Banda Street
• Walk the trails to see the waterfalls in Karura Forest on Limuru Road
• Check out the old trains at the Railway Museum on Station Road
• Have a drink at the Alchemist Bar on Parklands Road where they have live music and food trucks
• Get some selfies with some of the 600 wildlife bronzes made by Denis Mathews at Matbronze on Kifaru Lane
• Visit the Utamaduni on Bogani East Road where you can peruse local handicrafts where part of the proceeds go to local conservation

Transit Options Near Nairobi CBD

• Matatus (local share taxis)
• Kenya Bus Service
• Citi Hoppa Bus
• Compliant MOA Bus
• Double M Bus
• Kenya Railways

Luggage Storage Options Near Nairobi CBD

If you want to get out and run around Nairobi CBD, you cannot bring your luggage with you. We understand the problem, so we've partnered with local companies worldwide where you can leave your belongings while you explore. Locals can also use our service to store their bags after work while going out on the town. Our Bounce locations are vetted, and up to $10,000 BounceShield™ Protection included with every booking, so you do not have to worry.

Luggage Storage Near Nairobi CBD

Local cuisine is a variety of unusual meats like goat and camel as well as ugali, which is a meal made from maize. Fresh seafood, rice dishes, and barbecue pork or chicken are also popular in Nairobi. If you would rather shop, explore nature, or learn about the local culture, you can find all that in Nairobi CBD, too. Just download the Bounce app and drop off your bags at one of our nearby locations first to make your day hassle-free.   

Luggage Storage Near Nairobi National Park

It would be a shame to be in Nairobi without visiting Nairobi National Park. It is just 16 minutes away from the city on Langata Road. The 28,966-acre wilderness is famous for its safaris. It also boasts areas of grassy plains, dry forests, valleys, and gorges where you can find an amazing assortment of flora and fauna. You may see wildebeest and zebras hanging out eating grass or cheetahs chasing gazelles or other prey. Take a walk along the trails at the hippo pools, check out the Wildlife Conservation Education Center, or take a guided tour of one of the hot spots. See if you can spot one of the endangered black rhinos or the majestic lions. You will need to get your camera out of your luggage before you drop it off at one of our Bounce locations nearby. Where else can you get a photo of a giraffe with the city skyscrapers in the background?

Luggage Storage Near the National Museum of Kenya

Less than 10 minutes from the city on Kipande Road, the National Museum of Kenya has a beautiful and modern display of the country’s history all in one place. See art galleries as well as botanical gardens and exhibits with artifacts from hundreds of years ago. Learn about biodiversity, ethnography, and paleontology by visiting the permanent and temporary exhibits. Be sure to get a selfie with Ahmed, the life-size fiberglass model of the popular pachyderm while you are there. In fact, there is so much to see, you will wish you had more time. Take a break from learning and dine at one of the eateries or go shopping at some retail shops. Get unique items to take home with you and really cool souvenirs for family and friends. And don’t leave without visiting the Nairobi Snake Park. Just make sure to leave your luggage with one of our Bounce partners on your way.

Luggage Storage Near Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

If you want to see some baby elephants, head over to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage on Magadi Road, about 10 miles from the city. Watch the baby elephants get bottle-fed by their handlers before they let loose and run around like toddlers. Mud baths, roughhousing, and even cozying up to the tourists, you never know what they are going to do next. In fact, they have been known to shoot a trunkful of mud at the tourists, so watch out. You will certainly need your camera for this experience! Listen to the stories of each individual orphan elephant and why they are there. You can even adopt one of the elephants for a chance to visit them back at the stockades. But whatever you do, don’t bring your bags here. One of our local Bounce partners will be happy to keep them safe for you while you visit.