1. The Seasonal Swamp and the Oxidation Reservoirs: View

These two areas attract many water birds including a pair of crested cranes. The two adult cranes return to the compound every year to breed and rear their new chicks.

2. The Gigiri Nature Trail:

What was until recently an unusable area of approximately 27 acres (10.8 ha), filled with construction debris and other waste, is now a recreational and educational area for staff and visitors who are now able to enjoy walks along the two main circuits of the trail and observe over 100 African Indigenous trees planted along the trail. The objective is to gradually replace Lantana camara - a noxious invasive weed spread through much of Kenya - and the pre-existing Eucalyptus trees with these African indigenous trees. There is also a seasonal swamp located on the lower part of the plot where quite often birds can be seen. A list of planted trees, birds sighted on the compound as well as other information on the establishment of the trail can be found at the site of the trail.

3. The Memorial Garden

Also called the Garden of Remembrance, this is a special and peaceful area dedicated to the memory of the victims of the 1998 bomb blast of the United States Embassy in Nairobi.

Enjoy your stay!

Meeting Rooms and Office Space

Exhibitions

Exhibitions may be display in the upper and lower lobby. Exhibitors are requested to inform Division of Conference Serivces as soon as possible about their exact requirements for their exhibition space (Mr. ----------, (254 20) 62------). DCS/UNON will direct queries to the responsible staff in the various UN offices the United Nations contracted clearing agents that can assist exhibitors to bring their exhibition materials and equipment: Urgent Cargo Handling Limited (254 20) 624347 and Markfirst (254 20) 624379.

Video-conferencing Facility

Video-conferencing facilities are available at cost from the special dedicated room behind Citi Bank on the lower concourse. For bookings, please contact Mr. Flemming Damborg at (254 20) 624488.

There are two United Nations travel agents at the United Nations complex (Acharya and Bunson) open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Acharya Travel Agents (Tel.: 254 20-622438/9) are located at the Lower Concourse, next to the Kenya Commercial Bank, and Bunson (Tel.: 254 20-624980/5) is located at the Upper Concourse adjacent to the staff lounge. You may wish to contact them for all your travel needs be it return bookings, tours and safaris, airport transfers, etc.

First Aid

Emergency first aid will be available throughout the duration of meetings. The services of a doctor will be obtainable if required. A nurse will be on duty during meeting hours, and can be contacted in Block F, room 117, Tel.: 254-20-622267/8. An ambulance is available 24 hours a day.

Business Center

The Business Center, located behind the delegate lounge, next to the Internet cafe at the Lower Concourse, will provide services at cost to delegates. Services available include: photocopying, word-processing, telephone and fax, mobile phones, rental of office and meeting room equipment, including, projectors, PC's, copiers, fax machines, etc.

Internet Cafe

Internet access is available from the Internet Cafe, located behind the Delegates Lounge at the lower concourse.

Postal Services

The post office, with telegram, telex, fax and international telephone facilities, is open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. During office hours, public phones are available inside the Post Office, for which cash payments may be made at the counter. Pay phones, for use with phone-cards are also available; the cards , may be purchased at the Post Office.

Courier Services

The UPS Courier Mail Service Office is open from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. UPS is located on the lower concourse, next to the Post Office, adjacent to the Kenya Commercial Bank. Their telephone extensions are 2579 and 2580.

Telephone Calls

Delegates are kindly requested to refrain from using telephones at the registration desk, as they are for internal use of by secretariat staff only. Calls to the city can be made from the telephone facility near the post office and from the business center.

Banking Services

Branches of the United Nations Federal Credit Union, Kenya Commercial Bank and Citi Bank are open on weekdays from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Catering Services

There are three caterers on the United Nations complex contracted to provide food and beverages for breakfast, lunch and snacks for staff and visiting delegates participating in conferences. These caterers can also organize food and drinks for private functions, dinners and receptions:

Hotel Intercontinental
Central Area, Main Cafeteria, Restaurant, Staff Lounge: iInternational cuisine, local dishes, steaks and fFrench fries, snacks, salad bar, fresh fruits, yogurts, beverages, tea and coffee.
Delegates Lounge: Snacks, light lunches, pastries, beverages, tea and coffee.
Contact: Ms. Grace Chege (254-20-622460/3)

Crackerjack Cafe
Also known as the "Old Cafeteria": Continental buffet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ, including full salad bar on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ; fresh sandwiches made to order (French bread or toasted) assorted pastries and cakes, soups, full salad bar fresh fruit salads and yogurts;. beverages, tea and coffee.
Contact: Ms. S. Rajani (Tel.: 254-20-622496)

Cafe Royale
All 5 coffee stations:Tea and coffee, fresh toasted sandwiches, pizzas. Bar in Block W: Plain fries, small salads, cakes and pastries. Tented Structure (lower level between blocks T and U): Buffet with a selection of hot meals with an added touch of flavors of Africa, fruit salads, tea and coffee.
Contact: Ms. A. Litondo & Mr. P. Hinga (Tel.: 254-20-623840)

Commissary

The Commissary is situated on the lower concourse and is open for entitled individuals from 9 a.m to 5.00 p.m. on weekdays and 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Saturdays.

United Nations Gift Center

The United Nations Gift Center, situated next to the Commissary, is open from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on weekdays. It has a large and varied list of items available, including souvenirs, mementos and gift items from different United Nations Agencies as well as from different countries.