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Get a taste for NAIROBI

With a national park within its city limits and one of the continent's premier game reserves a short hop away, Nairobi is arguably the safari capital of Africa. But what you may not know is its's also fast-becoming a foodie Mecca. While the city hums during the day and wildlife punctuates the night with their calls, cries, growls and roars, the food scene is just as wild. With Kenya's temperate climate, sourcing fresh ingredients is an easy undertaking for the hundreds of chefs here. In Nairobi, all senses come to life as the hot kitchens turn carefully crafted menus into superb treats. Here's ten of the most captivating venues in the city to sample.

From farm to fork

At the emphasis is on using locally grown ingredients to create seasonal menus full of flavour. The establishment is not just a restaurant, but a retreat where organic 

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