Central business district
The compact grid of the city centre, laid out near the railway station, forms a tight wedge that reads as the densest part of the map.
Minimalist map poster · Kenya
Nairobi Map Poster & Print
1.2833° S / 36.8167° E
A highland city on a railway line, its compact centre ringed by forests, rivers and a national park at its edge.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Nairobi in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Nairobi, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Nairobi at home
The map
About this Nairobi map poster
Nairobi began in 1899 as a depot on the Uganda Railway, and its map still reflects that origin. The compact central business district sits in a tight wedge of streets near the railway station, bounded by the Nairobi River to the north and Uhuru Highway to the west. From there, major roads fan outward to the suburbs and neighbouring towns.
To the west and north, leafy districts such as Westlands, Kileleshwa and Karen spread over higher ground with winding roads and large plots, while Karura Forest forms a large wooded space in the north. To the east, the city becomes flatter and denser. To the south lies Nairobi National Park, open grassland directly beside the city.
The name comes from a Maasai phrase meaning a place of cool water. Nairobi is one of very few capitals with a national park inside its boundaries, where wildlife can be seen against the skyline. A Nairobi map poster shows the dense centre, the green western suburbs and the open land to the south in a single clear composition.
- Population
- 4.4 million
- Coordinates
- 1.2833° S / 36.8167° E
- Elevation
- 1684 m
- Time zone
- Nairobi
- Region
- Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi National Park
Open grassland along the southern edge of the city appears as a wide, nearly empty space, a striking contrast to the streets pressed up against it.
Karura Forest
In the north, a large wooded area breaks the street pattern, one of the biggest green spaces within the city's boundaries.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nairobi
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Nairobi
A map that means something
Nairobi is a starting point for many journeys and a home for people from across East Africa and beyond. A map that shows the city alongside its park and forests captures something particular about living there, close to both streets and open land.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The digital files cost $9 and cover six print sizes, while printed posters on matte paper come with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Nairobi posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Nairobi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nairobi poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Nairobi poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Nairobi poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Nairobi poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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