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  • Mario Rimardi

    Wish I had discovered InterNations before I relocated to Kenya. It's really helpful on both a private and a professional level.

InterNations - A Great Place for South Africans in Nairobi

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all of our South Africans in Nairobi! Would you like to meet South African expats in Nairobi? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow South Africans in Nairobi, our South African members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best bobotie in Nairobi.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of South Africans abroad. The members of the vibrant South African expat community come from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and many others places in South Africa!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Nairobi

561
members in Nairobi
5+
South-African members
3+
monthly events
27
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Nairobi

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Nairobi.

Apr 18, 2025, 4:00 AM
3 attendees
Dear explorer, I am inviting you to join a tour to explore the North of Kenya over Easter. If you have no plans yet or missed last time, please join us. This will be a fully guided adventure: it comb
Apr 18, 2025, 2:00 PM
5 attendees
All roads lead to Diani for Easter! We leave Nairobi via SGR train at 15:00 and arrive in Mombasa at 20:00 ( alternatively, the 22:00 train to join us in the morning before the excursion) The Dolphi
Hello Newcomers ! Welcome to InterNations! Let's catch up on the last Friday of the month , on 25 April at NSK - Nairobi Street Kitchen. It's a casual event, so keep it simple ! No pressure ! Come
Join us for our second experience at the charming Ezo Restaurant, a Neo-Japanese Restaurant whose menu is curated by Michelin Star chef Evgeny Vikentev, the youngest Michelin-starred chef in Russia.

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    From South Africa, living in Nairobi
  • Community Member
    From South Africa, living in Nairobi
  • Community Member
    From South Africa, living in Nairobi
  • Community Member
    From South Africa, living in Nairobi
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    From South Africa, living in Nairobi

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other South Africans to share your hobbies with

Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other South Africans in Nairobi

At InterNations, South Africans in Nairobi can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. The "Green City In The Sun" has a great community of South Africans that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of South African expats in Nairobi and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow South Africans in our Nairobi forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Nairobi and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with South Africans in Nairobi at our International Events

The InterNations community in Nairobi is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow South Africans in Nairobi. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Nairobi’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to the Great Rift Valley of Central Kenya. Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other South African expats in your city and South Africans in Kenya. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our South Africans living in Nairobi.