Nairobi is one of the largest, most modern and fastest growing cities in Africa and you can never go wrong taking a safari trip here in a 4×4 car with rooftop tent. This kind of safari will give you the opportunity to move at your own pace hence maximizing all the tour opportunities in Nairobi.
You can start with the Nairobi Safari Walk built 7 Kilometres away from the main city. This recreational Centre was built to give a taste of what Kenya has to offer in terms of wildlife. The facility was built in an area with incredible scenery. While at the Nairobi Safari Walk, you will spot rare creatures like the Bongo, Albino Zebra and White Rhino. Apart from spotting most of Kenya’s wildlife in a single place, the Guides will share information about wildlife conservation initiatives in the country.
visit the Masai Market offering many opportunities to interact with these intriguing nomadic herdsmen. The Masai Markets open every Tuesday in various parts of the city offering a great opportunity to buy souvenirs, local drawings, paintings, necklaces (beads), wood carvings, curios, fabrics and jewellery.
Visit Nairobi National Museum and the botanical garden where you will get information about the earliest man, the different tribes in Kenya, a collection of traditional art and craft items. The Museum also has modern shopping Centre’s, restaurants and a botanical garden giving it an attraction of their own.
Visit the Elephant orphanage is located within the Nairobi National Park. The orphanage was built in the 1970’s by Dame Daphne Sheldrick. You will be able to see African elephants up-close as they bathe and feed. The Guides will share information about the conservation projects being undertaken by the Trust.
Visit Nairobi National Park where animals move around the park while marveling at large city buildings at only 7kilometres away from the city. The key attraction in the park are Rhinos, cheetahs, lions, buffaloes, hippos, elands, wildebeests, zebras, giraffe, leopards and several antelope species. Over 400 species of birds can be spotted in the park.
Visit the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is the only breeding Centre for the endangered Rothschild giraffe in East Africa. If you want to get close and personal with these majestic creatures, then you should visit this Centre. The Centre takes care of the giraffes until they are old enough to be released into the national parks. Visiting the Centre and paying the small entrance fee is one way of contributing towards the conservation of the giraffes giving you the opportunity to feed them while touching their chin and tongues.
visit the Kenyatta Mausoleum – The resting place for Kenya’s first president Jomo Kenyatta or the statue of Tom Mboya. Continue to the War Memorial Cemetery built to remember all Kenyan soldiers who died during the World war. The cemetery has beautiful green flowers, trees and well-manicured lawns perfect for relaxation and taking evening walks.
Visit Hell’s Gate National Park named after a narrow cliff/gorge within its boundaries. It is found outside the city of Nairobi and stands out for its remarkable scenery. Among the wildlife found in the park are Zebras, Giraffes, warthogs, various species of antelopes and Leopards. The key activities in the park are nature walks, jogging, hiking and mountain biking. One can also hike all the way up to Hell’s Gate Gorge.
Visit Karura Forest an urban forest in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The forest was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service in conjunction with the Friends of Karura Forest Community Forest Association. The forest is open to all visitors who share a love for nature and common respect for Kenya’s unspoilt natural beauty. You get to enjoy nature walks, jogging, bird watching, mountain biking, tennis, picnic sites, tree planting among other activities.
Visit Kiambethu Farm at Limuru providing a tranquil insight into life on a settler farm. Situated at 7,200 ft., Kiambethu was bought and farmed by AB McDonell in 1910. He was a pioneer in the tea industry being one of the first to make and sell tea commercially in Kenya – now one of Kenya’s largest exports. The farm house is set within beautiful gardens surrounded by acres of tea and indigenous forest a home to the Colobus monkey.
If you love to party and are wondering where to go during the late evenings for a full experience of the Nairobi Nightlife, you will have many options to choose from. To start with, there is the Brew Bistro Wetlands for occasional live music and beer. The Alchemist is also cool place for live music, cinema/movies, drinks and playing ping pong. J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen is a trendy bar with great food and beautiful music.
The Kenya International Convention Centre should be the first place to go because it offers one an aerial view of the entire city and its important structures. located centrally and close to some of the best hotels in the city. By the end of your time there, you can also spot the mist covered peaks of Mount Kenya.
Visit Uhuru Park a very popular hangout for tourists and residents of Nairobi. It is also a popular venue for religious and political gatherings. You will see many of the local people relaxing by the scenic gardens while taking their lunch or sleeping on the lawns. Enjoy the historic monuments in the park, several activities are organized in the park including picnics, camel riding and boat riding from an artificial lake.
visit the Village Market a collection of over 152 shops offering restaurants, cafes, bars, water slides, bowling alleys, stationary, clothing and everything else you will expect in a shopping Centre. The shops in the village are a mixture of African simplicity/conventions and modern lifestyle.
Nairobi has got several art galleries which are run by some of the finest artists in East Africa. Before flying back home from your safari, you can stop by one of the prominent souvenir shops and buy wood-carvings or African fabric. A good place to start your tour is the Banana Hill Art Gallery.
