AFCON 2027 Kenya

Host city: Nairobi

Kenya's AFCON 2027 matches centre on Nairobi, a city where a national park sits inside the city limits and the Masai Mara is a 45-minute flight away. This Kenya AFCON travel guide covers matchdays in Nairobi plus the safari you should build around them.

Arriving and getting around

Jomo Kenyatta International is East Africa's busiest hub, with direct links across Africa, Europe, and the Gulf. Nairobi traffic is heavy on match days — use ride-hailing apps, allow double the map estimate, and consider staying near the stadium you're attending.

Where to stay for AFCON Nairobi 2027

Westlands and Kilimani suit nightlife and restaurants; Karen and Lang'ata are quieter and close to Nairobi National Park and Wilson Airport, the departure point for safari flights.

Things to do between matches

A morning game drive in Nairobi National Park with the skyline behind the rhinos, the elephant orphanage and Giraffe Centre in Karen, the Karen Blixen Museum, and Rift Valley viewpoints on the road to Naivasha.

Kenya safari before AFCON

Fly into Nairobi a few days early and head straight for the Masai Mara — three nights of big-cat country before the tournament starts, with an easy return flight into Wilson Airport in time for kick-off. Amboseli, Samburu, and Laikipia are equally quick by air.

Practicalities

Kenya requires an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for most visitors. The currency is the Kenyan shilling, mobile money is universal, and bush flights limit luggage to 15 kg in soft bags.