Dandora
in Nairobi, Kenya

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.257 and 36.904 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 15' 26" and E 36° 54' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:27 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:11 am and 6:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Dandora

Dandora in Nairobi is a town located in Kenya a little east of Nairobi, the country's capital town.

Time in Dandora is now 04:27 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Dandora, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 102 mi (or 164 km), North. We saw 3 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Murang'a and Kajiado. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 78 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Night Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 34%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 37% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Sunday, 3rd of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 4th of November 2024

26°C (79 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Tuesday, 5th of November 2024

26°C (80 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SAFARI PARK HOTEL

Address
2,6 mi
45038 THIKA ROAD
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club

Address
4,9 mi
Ridgeways Road, Off Kiambu Road, P.O. Box 45587
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Heri Heights Serviced Apartments

Address
6,1 mi
Kolobot Drive,Off Arboretum Road
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hilton Nairobi

Address
5,9 mi
Mama Ngina St
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Panari

Address
5,9 mi
Mombasa Road 4372
00506 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

Address
6,1 mi
00100 72493
00200 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


InterContinental Hotels NAIROBI

Address
6,2 mi
City Hall Way,P.O. Box 30353
00100 NAIROBI
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nairobi Safari Club

Address
6,2 mi
P.O. Box 43564 Lillian Towers Koinange street
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Eka Hotel

Address
6,1 mi
Along Mombasa Road
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Meridian

Address
5,9 mi
Muranga Road 6
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Easter Holidays

Published: April 04, 2015
Length: 44:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: john mamuch

Happy holidays. Take a moment and define Easter for yourself and see what you come up with. this is my description of this holiday.


The Heart of Huruma...

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: masellipictures

In March of 2007 I spent two weeks in the slum of Huruma, Kenya. It was here that I discovered the Joy Community Center, an elementary school that is home to more than four hundred homeless...


MTAANI DONHOLM - OFFICIAL PROMO

Published: October 14, 2014
Length: 13:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MTAANI TV

Official Promo video to MTAANI TV show's Pilot Episode in Donholm!! Like & Share MTAANI KENYA on FACEBOOK!! WHAT MTAANI DO YOU REPRESENT?!! #MtaaniTV.


FOOD 4 LIFE! From Alice Village - Kenya

Published: April 29, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alice for Children Twins International

Dal Villaggio di Alice for Children i bambini vi chiedono di votare per FOOD4LIFE.


Progetto S.D.R.E.M.C. fight illness, not people

Published: October 19, 2013
Length: 56:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alice for Children Twins International

Breve presentazione del progetto S.D.R.E.M.C. nato in Alice Village. Lo scopo principale del progetto è aumentare la conoscenza e sensibilizzare riguardo al tema di HIV/AIDS al fine di ridurre...


Stop dumping death on us

Published: October 31, 2009
Length: 42:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: stopdumpingdeath

This video explains the campaign to close the Dandora dump site in Nairobi which is the biggest human rights violation in Kenya.


Slum di Huruma - Nairobi

Published: March 12, 2012
Length: 01:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Albero della Vita

Lo slum di Huruma è una delle tante baraccopoli di Nairobi. Il degrado e la povertà sono insostenibili, così come la situazione igienica e sanitaria. Qui L'Albero della Vita ha avviato,...


Inaugurazione Alice Kilimajaro

Published: November 27, 2013
Length: 00:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alice for Children Twins International

il 2 novembre 2013 si è tenuta una festosa e colorata inaugurazione della Teacher House presso il progetto Alice Kilmanjaro nel distretto di Rombo in Kenya insieme alle tribù Maasai dei bambini...


Rush Hour Train Nairobi

Published: March 29, 2009
Length: 41:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: carfew

People cling to train in Nairobi rush hour Kenya.


Obed Soire, Kariobangi Adventist Youth Symposium

Published: August 03, 2012
Length: 41:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kariobangi AYS

The Kariobangi Adventist Youth Symposium, May 13th, 2010.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Moi Air Base

Moi Air Base, formerly known as RAF Eastleigh and Eastleigh Airport is a military airport located to the east of Nairobi, in the Eastleigh suburb. The airport is used by the Kenya Air Force. Additionally, the air base is the home of the East African School of Aviation run by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which was established at the airport in 1954 as the DCA training school. The airport is also used to train Kenyan Air Cadets.

Located at -1.2782, 36.8605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nairobi, Airports in Kenya

Moi International Sports Centre

The Moi International Sports Centre (abbreviated as M.I.S.C. ) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kasarani, Kenya. It was built in 1987 for the All-Africa Games held in Nairobi. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was used to host the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards. The stadium had been closed since January 2010 for major renovations costing about Ksh. 900 million, which was funded by a grant to the Government of Kenya by the Government of China.

Located at -1.22806, 36.8906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues completed in 1987, Football venues in Kenya, Sports venues in Kenya, Sport in Nairobi, Athletics (track and field) venues in Kenya, Stadiums of the All-Africa Games, National stadiums, Indoor arenas in Kenya, Multi-purpose stadiums in Kenya, Event venues established in 1987

Kariobangi

Kariobangi is a low-income residential estate in northeastern Nairobi, Kenya. It consists of both apartments and slum-type dwellings. It is split into two parts, Kariobangi North and Kariobangi South. The northern part was constructed first, with first buildings built in 1961. Kariobangi South Estate is straddled by the Outering Road (on the Eastern part) and the Nairobi – Thika railway line on the Western and southerly parts.

Located at -1.25, 36.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Dandora

Dandora is an eastern suburb in Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of the Embakasi division. Surrounding neighbourhoods called estates include Kariobangi, Baba Dogo, Gitare Mariogo and Korogocho. Dandora is divided into five phases. Dandora was established in 1977, with partial financing by the World Bank in order to offer higher standard of housing http://www. nd. edu/~ndmag/au2005/africa1. html. However, the estate has turned into a high-density slum with high unemployment.

Located at -1.25, 36.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Embakasi

Embakasi is a division of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is located east of the central business district. As a residential estate it houses mostly lower middle income citizens. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the main airport of Nairobi is located in Embakasi and it was known as Embakasi Airport when it was opened in 1958. Embakasi is considered part of Nairobi's Eastlands area, lying to the south-east of Nairobi province.

Located at -1.3, 36.9167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi

Mathare

Mathare is a collection of slums in Nairobi, Kenya with a population of approximately 500,000 people; the population of Mathare Valley alone, the oldest of the slums that make up Mathare, is 180,000 people. Mathare is the home of football team Mathare United of the MYSA.

Located at -1.26, 36.8619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Nairobi, Slums in Africa

Humble Hearts School

Humble Hearts School, Kenya's first bilingual deaf school using Kenyan Sign Language and English, was started by Beatrice Anunda on 9 September 2003. Anunda was taught Kenyan Sign Language (in University of Nairobi's KSL Research Project), and came across a nine-year-old deaf child called Melinda in Doonholm. The school is based in Sinai (Paradise), a large slum by Doonholm, a middle-class suburb of Nairobi. Lately, the school, has been bulldozed "accidentally" by the government.

Located at -1.25012, 36.9273 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Kenya, Special schools in Kenya, Schools for the deaf in Kenya, Educational institutions established in 2003, Education in Nairobi

Pan Africa Christian University

Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University is a Christian university in Nairobi, Kenya. The institution is a fully accredited and chartered private university, approved by the Kenyan Commission for Higher Education, and authorized by the Government of Kenya to award undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Located at -1.21599, 36.8845 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Private universities and colleges in Kenya, Education in Nairobi, Christianity in Kenya, Educational institutions established in 1978

Districts of the same city

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Other districts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Dandora