Top excursions in Nairobi, Kenya

A cosmopolitan capital of fabulous food and striking administrative architecture, Nairobi is the city where wildlife and modernity meet, and is much more than a safari starting point.

Nairobi is unique as it boasts a National Park a hippo’s roar away from the city centre. Black rhinoceros are the star attraction, but wildlife enthusiasts are spoilt too with gazelles, zebras and giraffes as well as lions and leopards. Home to over 400 species of birds, the park is almost as cosmopolitan as the city itself.

Nairobi is the gateway to explore Kenya and will captivate any adventure seeker. Here are a few things to do and places to visit.

Excursions

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

David Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage is located in the Nairobi Game Park, and it is here that baby elephants and rhinos are rehabilitated and introduced back into the wild. The centre, located just outside the Nairobi National Park, cares for young abandoned animals and is a place where visitors can see the orphaned babies being fed and taking their daily mud bath.

Giraffe Centre Excursion

Where else in the world can you not only see, stroke and take the perfect selfie up close and personal with a giraffe, but also kiss them? The Giraffe Centre in Karen is a haven for protected, nurtured and happy giraffes, providing tourists with an opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures and get up face-to-face with them. Learn more about giraffes, feed them and then take some time to walk the 1.5-kilometre nature trail. Keep your eyes peeled for smaller animals such as dik-dik and squirrel, and see how many species of birds you can spot, of which there will likely be many.

Karen Blixen Museum

Drive towards the Ngong Hills and through small villages to the Karen Blixen Museum – the house that for many years was her home. This museum tells the story of the colonial era in Kenya, through the eyes of the Danish author. Her memoirs tell of the events that took place in the years 1917 to 1931 and were made famous by the movie, ‘Out of Africa’

 Nairobi City Tour

Experienced drivers will take you to visit the colourful City Market, Parliament Buildings and the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, along with other places of interest.

The Carnivore Restaurant

The Carnivore, in Nairobi, is considered to be ‘Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience’, as well as being a fun and lively venue.

Maasai Market

The Maasai market in Nairobi is a great place to buy beautiful souvenirs. The local artists produce creative and original art, curios, clothes, fabrics and much more. Be prepared to do a bit of haggling with the vendors, you will come away with some serious bargains.

Karura Forest

This is an urban forest located in Nairobi within the city limits. The forest is a great place to escape from the busy and noisy inner city. The forest contains many attractions from a beautiful waterfall, sacred caves and beautiful indigenous trees.

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