Nairobi has been ranked the third most desirable city to visit in 2017 and described as “Africa’s youngest, fastest-growing metropolis and the beating heart of the continent’s largest economy”. The administrative capital is the only African city in a which includes Paris, Isfahan, Bristol, Antwerp, Medellín, Atlanta, Osaka, Guadalajara and Palma. British travel publisher Rough Guides, which carried out the ranking, has released a two-minute time lapse video of the city’s skyline.

Nairobi- A Timelapse Portrait from xixo collective on Vimeo.

Citing the world-famous Nairobi National Park, the guide recommends forays into the city’s dynamic urban landscape, restaurants in their dozens, art projects and a growing fashion scene. The guide that has been published since 1982 mentions these as alternatives to the traditional trips to curio shops, coffee houses and museums. A host of thrift and boutiques are also highlighted. “Skip Nairobi now and you’re missing out, big time,” the guide concludes. The ranking comes days into the new year when tourist numbers are traditionally high following the December holiday period.

Coutersy of www.thestar.co.ke.