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NAIROBI EXCURSIONS

NAIROBI EXCURSIONS

NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK Famously known as “The World’s only wildlife Capital”, it is the only national park located within a capital city in the world. It is just 7km from the Nairobi CBD. With over 100 mammal species found within Nairobi national park including 4 of the Big five members, giraffes, zebras, various species of antelopes, and numerous reptiles. The park is also a haven to the bird watchers with over 500 species of birds found there.

    Other pleasant  areas within the park include the Safari Walk, The animal orphanage, the ivory burning site monument, spacious picnic site to name but a few.

    GIRAFFE CENTRE (Adult $15, 3-12yrs $8, under 3yrs free)

    Fancy feeding a giraffe! Then this is just for you, located app. 20 kilometres from the city centre, is an establishment founded in order to protect the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe.

    The centre provides environmental education and promotes conservation efforts of the endangered species in Kenya. The highlight of your tour will be been up close with these absolutely beautiful creatures and even getting a lifetime opportunity to feed them, you can even get a kiss from one of them if it is your lucky day! Entry fee:

    DAPHNE SHELDRICKD ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE

    This is a safe haven for rescued baby elephants and rhinos whose mothers have died in the cruel hands of poachers. It is located 17 kilometres from the city centre.

    Enjoy watching these not so little baby elephants gulp down their milk from their care givers and watch them take their bathes as they wallow in the mud puddles!

    And yes, you get a chance to adopt one of these tinny beings and name them a name you fancy, isn’t that cool!

    KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM

    This fantastic space not only provides a place for personal reflection in the nature trail with a back drop of the breathtaking Ngong Hills, but also gives a detailed insight into the person, Karen Blixen.

    It is worth noting that the world acclaimed movie “Out of Africa”, an Oscar winning film was based on Karen’s autobiography.

    BOMAS OF KENYA

    A tourist village located approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. “Boma”, meaning an enclosed homestead gives you a good chance to experience the architecture of the Kenyan traditional homesteads.

    In addition you may test your dancing skills by joining the dancers for a dance in the auditorium and also savour the Kenyan traditional cuisines.

    THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KENYA

    Located just outside the city centre, Kenya’s National Museum is housed in a building amid lush and leafy grounds. Aside from the various cultural and natural history exhibits, there is a life-size of pachyderm celebrity “Ahmed” an elephant that became a symbol of poaching crisis in the 1980’s.

    There is also an exhibit of the Birds of East Africa, great hall of mammals, cradle of humanity exhibition with Hominid Skull Room been the highlight.

    If you are in for an adrenaline rush, consider visiting the Snake Park within the museum too!

    THE AFRICAN HERITAGE HOUSE

    This architectural master piece contains invaluable private collection of African paintings, sculpture and precious artefacts.

    One can also breakfast, lunch and dinners on the rooftop or by the refreshing pool as you enjoy the excellent views of Nairobi National Park. Entry fee:

    KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE (KICC) ROOFTOP

    This is an iconic building in Nairobi city where its rooftop helipad gives one the unique opportunity to see the panoramic views of the whole city from an aerial view.

    KIAMBETHU TEA FARM

    This is a place of tranquility not far from the city. On the lush gardens and over a cup of freshly made tea one is provided with a serene intuition into life on tea farm.

    The tea making process is explained on a layman’s language followed by an opportunity to see the tea plantation and may be try your hand in tea picking. It’s good to note that Kenyan tea is renowned around the world!

    FAIRVIEW COFFEE FARM

      For any coffee lovers, this will be a great day out at a coffee farm. With breathtaking landscapes, this nearly 100 acres farm gives you a unique opportunity to understand how coffee is grown, learning about the production process and the highlight is getting an opportunity of tasting a couple of Fairview’s renowned brands.

      NAIROBI NAMI TOUR

        In this 3 hour story telling tour of the city of Nairobi, get to experience the “Real Nairobi”. You get to know Nairobi beyond its history. Get to know the Nairobi culture; this is a different way to discover the city under the sun.

        NAIROBI FOOD JOINTS

        Nairobi is also accredited for its delicious cuisines both local and international platters.

        Try out finger licking dishes at;

        1. Cultiva Farm – Savour farm to table cuisines
        2. Talisman – Enjoy an awesome ambience with excellent food and fine dining.
        3. Boho Eatery – Fancy organic meals! Try out this conscious and sustainable living restaurant
        4. Matteos Italian Restaurant – Indulge in the world of fine Italian cuisine in a magical garden setting.
        5. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden (Hatton’s) – A hidden pearl in Nairobi. Enjoy your meal in an informal country house atmosphere
        6. Ankole Grill – Enjoy the real African experience with savoury meals, great portions and excellent ambience
        7. Ashaki Place – A remarkable dining experience. Get to taste the authentic Kenya grill “nyama “

        EXAMPLES OF NAIROBI TOURS (MEALS PAYABLE DIRECT)

        The Nairobi National Museum visit and the Nairobi City Tour (or Nai Nami if interested in walking city tours) can be combined as the museum is next to the city centre. Here is an example of how the tours can be planned:

         – Half day disposal: 9am pick up from hotel / Giraffe Centre visit / 11am DSWT Elephant Orphanage visit / 12.30 Lunch at a nice restaurant nearby / Hotel or airport drop off

         – Afternoon disposal: 12pm pick up at Wilson Airport / Lunch at a nice restaurant / Giraffe Centre / Karen Blixen Museum / shopping (a visit of the maasai market) / dinner / Hotel or airport drop off

         – Full day disposal: 10am hotel pick up / 11am DSWT Elephant Orphanage / 12.30pm Giraffe Centre visit / 1.30pm lunch at a nice restaurant / The National Museum / City Tour / dinner at a nice restaurant / back to the hotel or transfer to the airport

         – Full day disposal: 10am pick up from hotel / Kiambethu tea farm or coffee farm visit + lunch & snacks / City Tour or 1 more activity before heading back to the hotel or airport  – please note that the farm tours take almost the entire day as they are not within the city; they are 1hr to 1hr 30min away