Nairobi Excursions - Tours in Nairobi
Nairobi is the largest city in East Africa, with a population of over 1 million. History reveals that the
present day Nairobi, the capital of Kenya started life as a railways depot in 1899 during the era of colonialism. The city grew from a deport and today it has become the largest city in East Africa with many adminstrative offices as well as tourism attractions. It is also the safari capital of Kenya with most of the tours starting from Nairobi as well as a trade hub.
Interested in culture? Nairobi is a vibrant city with a mix of races and cultures. The City also providesg the visitor with several sightseeing options and notable tourist attractions found in Nairobi include The National Museums, Nairobi National park, The Bomas of Kenya, Snake Parks and many more.
What to See in Nairobi
The Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park was established in 1946. It is a unique park given that it is located with in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Being a mere 8 miles from the city centre, Nairobi is the most accessible park in Kenya. A visit to this park is rewarding given that the park hosts over 100 animal species including rhino, lions, cheetahs (with an exception of the elephant) and an amazing 500 plus bird species.
The National Museum
The National Museum is located within Nairobi City and is an excellent place to visit while in the city. The museum is famous the Leakey prehistoric artefacts plus some of Kenya's best preserved tribal artefacts that date back hundreds of years. Other sights within the museum include well preserved birds, butterflies and animals and host of information about the country's rich past and culture.
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum, the historic house of the famous danish woman, Karen Blixen, on whom the movie ‘Out of Africa’ was based, is located in the outskirts of the city within serene gardens. The house is ideally located near the Karen Blixen coffee garden, gallery and gift shop which echo themes of the museum.
Bomas of Kenya
Bomas of Kenya is located in the outskirts of the city and is an ideal spot for visitors to Kenya and locals alike to visit and savour the very best of the country's rich traditional dances performed by Kenya's many tribal communities. They range from the high jumping Maasai's to the breath taking Giriama and coastal dances.