In Nairobi for a few hours and don’t know what to do? and where to visit. Below is a list of attractions in Nairobi with a mix of cultural experiences, wildlife, and historical insights. You can explore these places by yourself or have a tour operator arrange it for you.
Nairobi is a busy and bustling city with various activities and happens to be the capital city of Kenya. Kenya is one of the very many countries found in Africa particularly the eastern part of Africa. Kenya belongs to the East African countries region that also include Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Nairobi as a capital city plays host to a variety of diplomatic activities as well as tourist activities some of which are as below,
Kindly find below 10 recommended sites to visit while in Nairobi;
1. Nairobi National Park: This park boasts as being the only park to be found in the city across the world, indeed it’s one of its own kind.It is 7 kilometres from the city centre a drive time of less than 30 minutes.Being in the city gives it an added advantage of seeing the Nairobi Skyline during the gamedrive.This park is home to a few of the big five such as Lions,leopard,Rhinos,buffalos,with exception of the elephants since the park lies under 117 square kilometres which is not enough space for elephants to roam freely. A visit to the Nairobi National Park is thereafter accompanied by a visit to the Nairobi Safari Walk. A game drive at the park can typically fall under the two timeframes allocated 7 am or 2 pm.
2. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: This is commonly referred to as the elephant orphanage.This centre is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitation of the elephants and releasing them into the wild.Most elephant sightings are at a distant during gamedrives elephant orphanage offers you an opportunity to watch the elephants being fed ,playing in the mud at a close distance.On your visit you will get to learn about the elephant conservation and their eventual release into the wild.To schedule a visit you need to book online and the visit starts at 11 am and lasts for an hour only.
4. Karen Blixen Museum:This historic masterpiece is surrounded by the tranquil garden view of the Ngong Hills,that Karen was very fond of.The gardens around the property are used for outdoor events ,for a connection with the famous historic grounds. It is one of the few places in Nairobi where you get a glimpse into the Kenyan colonial era as well as Blixen’s life as captured in her book “Out of Africa” which was later produced into a movie.Farm tools that were used during that precolonial time such as ploughs,wagons form part of the exhibit.There is also a display of local art at Karen’s Art corner in line with Karens support for Art.You are sure to find a variety of multilingual guides at the museum that help clients to understand the rich heritage that the property holds.
5. Giraffe Centre: The Giraffe Center is probably one of the most iconic places to visit in Nairobi, The feeding of the giraffes from the palm of one’s hand as well as having the towering giraffes so close and within your reach makes for wonderful photographic moments.The pellets that are fed to the giraffes provide nutritional value since giraffes feed mostly on leaves.The predominant giraffe species found here is the endangered Rothschild giraffe ,which is normally found in the grasslands of East Africa.Apart from the giraffe other animasl such as warthogs(Pumba) and tortoise can be spotted.
6. Nairobi National Museum: Just found within nearby the city centre is the Nairobi National Museum which features exhibits of archaeology, paleontology, art, and much more. It is a great place to see Kenya’s natural heritage and rich culture.It also plays host to to galleries both temporary and permanent .Special night tours can be arranged with advanced booking,this is strictly for a minimum of 10 people.
7. Bomas of Kenya: This is one of the few places in Nairobi where you can get a showcase of dance performances, traditional music, and art representation of the various ethnic groups in Kenya. You will be able to learn about the country’s diverse culture.Its formation was to showcase,preserve and promote different cultures and of the diverse ethnic groups of Kenya.
8. Kazuri Beads:The meaning of Kazuri which is a swahili name is small and beautiful.This truly speaks to the broght coloured beads that they make and are a representation of the African Culture.The Kazuri factory was founded as a social initiative that has been able to provide employment to the local women and hence help them generate a livelihood from the sale of their beaded products.A visit to the Kazuri Beads workshop gives one an opportunity to purchase handcrafted jewelry made by local women.
9. Maasai Market:This is an open air market ,whose name is derived from the masai people,whose are renowned for their bead work and craftsmanship in souvenirs and local traditional apparels locally known as masai shukas,that are bright red with checkered pattern.At the masai market there are a variety of handcrafted art work such as leather goods,souvenirs,paintings ,woodcarvings,textiles,jewelry.The market being a fun and busy place is flexible and allows for freedom to bargain and negotiate on the prices.The locations of the market rotate throughout the week to various locations in Nairobi.