Attending an event

• Public transport: Take matatu (minibus) n° 106 or 108;Get down at the UNEP stop, off Limuru Road. Walk about 200m along UN Avenue to the main entrance of the UNON complex, across the road from the US Embassy.
• Taxi & ride hailing: There are an abundance of taxis in Nairobi and several ride hailing applications. UNON also offers a digital request for taxi services for UN authorized personnel.
• By car: On Limuru Road, turn onto UN Avenue and drive about 200m to the visitors' car park at the main entrance of the UNON complex, across the road from the US Embassy. Please note parking space is limited and the visitors’ car park can reach full capacity early in the day. Parking is on a first come, first served basis.

The UNON complex is set on 140 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, bordered by the lively Gigiri district on one side and Karura Forest on the other. A unique setting with plenty to offer.

Four restaurants, eight coffee stations and tailored catering services, all proposing meals and snacks for a variety of tastes, and indoor and outdoor dining.

The United Nations Office Nairobi continues to work to upgrade the UN Gigiri complex to acceptable international standards and to provide equitable accessibility.

Health, wellbeing, UN Security, banking, travel, post office, gift shop, even nature walks. Plenty of facilities and services are on offer at the UNON complex for your convenience and pleasure.

To plan your visit, you can make use of our list of hotels and guesthouses approved by UN Security, with information on rates and distance to UNON.

Shopping, dining, entertainment, wellbeing, health & safety… and enjoying nature in Karura Forest – all within walking distance or a few minutes’ drive from the UNON complex.

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a dynamic city of around 4 million people with vast cultural diversity and plenty to see, do and experience. Its arts and culture scene, shopping and dining options, and throbbing nightlife exist side by side with the city’s national park, wildlife sanctuaries, extensive forests and abundant greenery. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, it offers thrilling getaways to the Rift Valley, renowned national parks and the popular Kenyan coast.

The heart of East Africa’s largest economy, Nairobi is well served by international airlines and hotel chains as well as boutique hotels and private accommodation offers.

Attending an event? Find out everything you need to know to make the most of your visit. Fill in our contact form and our team will be happy to answer your questions.