--- description: Find out why Nairobi is on TIME's list of the world's greatest places of 2022. title: Nairobi: World's Greatest Places 2022 image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5c61e8b920b7a2d9/698a3382cabb1dee9be5073a/Worlds-Greatest-Places-2022-Nairobi.jpeg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 --- Jul 12, 2022 # Nairobi Cultural metropolis by Brad Japhe  Giraffes cross under a bridge of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line, inside the Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya. Giraffes cross under a bridge of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line, inside the Nairobi National Park in Nairobi, Kenya.Baz Ratner—Reuters Kenya, the safari capital of the world, is also one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa. And although tourists may have previously opted to make a beeline into the bush, today Nairobi is offering visitors plenty of reasons to keep inside the capital. [The Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute](https://www.ncai254.com/ "undefined") (NCAI) just celebrated its opening with an exhibit showcasing Nairobian artist Sane Wadu. Last year, renowned fashion designer Anna Trzebinski converted her home into [Eden Nairobi](https://www.eden-nairobi.com/ "undefined"), a hub for creatives that doubles as a luxury hotel. After shuttering the iconic more than a half-century old [Hilton Nairobi](https://travelnoire.com/the-iconic-hilton-nairobi-will-close-its-doors-in-december-after-53-years "undefined") in December, the brand will open an all-new property toward the end of the year: [Kwetu Nairobi, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://nairobireview.africa/hilton-hotel-open-new-location-nairobi-months-closing-cbd-branch/kwetu-nairobi-curio-collection-by-hilton-lobby-pool-view-1536x863-1/ "undefined"). In the food scene, a synthesis of global inspiration is heating up. [Cultiva Farm Kenya](https://www.instagram.com/cultivakenya/?hl=en "undefined") is an exceptional example, where Ecuadorian restaurateur Ariel Moscardi renders East African ingredients and flavors with South American techniques. Meanwhile, a growing number of luxury outfitters are funneling some of their capital back into local neighborhoods in need. In the district of Mukuru, [Micato Safaris](https://www.micato.com/ "undefined") opened the [Harambee Community Centre](https://www.micato.com/about/americashare/harambee-community-centre/ "undefined"), providing resources and education to help ensure that the recent economic boom will be felt more equitably. As will the brand-new [Nairobi Expressway](https://nairobiexpressway.ke/ "undefined"): the $650 million project provides a long overdue reprieve from congestion in the center of the city, so residents and visitors can access it more easily and quickly than ever before. 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