Nairobi, Capital of Kenya is the commercial hub of East Africa, is as rich in history and culture as it is in the urban comforts and recreational facilities. Once a brackish swamp that became the capital of the entire British East Africa colony, Nairobi has national parks, restaurants and bars, luxury hotels and forest lodges, skyscrapers and historical buildings, museums and galleries, and a host of other adventure sports opportunities that at an easy distance from each other.

Tourist Attractions in Nairobi

The National Museum

The most toured museum in Nairobi, the National Museum is home to the relics of Nairobi's geological , cultural and evolutionary history. Its extensive ornithological collection, Geology Gallery, Gallery of Contemporary East Africa Art, and Prehistoric Gallery are of particular interest to the tourists.

Masai Markets

Great for shopping curios and ethnic items, Masai Markets are the traditional and reasonably markets that you are bound to run in anywhere in Nairobi - whether on a stroll down your hotel alley or on your tour of the Nairobi streets.

Karen Blixen Museum

Author of 'Out of Africa' that came to limelight with the Oscar winning film by the same name, Karen Blixen is still a well-known name in Kenya. Located in the her home that itself is a heritage building for its old colonial architecture, the Karen Blixen Museum is a must visit on Nairobi Tours.

Giraffe Center

Spread over 120 acres of land just outside the reaches of urban Nairobi, The Giraffe Manor is a famous tourist attraction for its Giraffe population that were born and reared here. Feast your eyes on the adorable photographs and feed the Giraffes on your visit here.

Nairobi National Park

Spread over 113 km, with a rather magnificent view of the city horizon, Nairobi National Park is a must visit for all nature lovers. For the city troopers, the Nairobi National Park provides a cursory view of the wildlife that has made Kenya so famous.

David Sheldrick Foundation

Located in Nairobi National Park, this center is popular for reintroducing zebras and rhinos, amongst other species, into the wilderness of Tsavo National Park that is their natural home.

Activities

Bush walks with trained guides, balloon safaris over the city skyline, or fishing on Lake Victoria, these are just some of the activities that you can indulge in on your Nairobi Tours in Kenya. The other popular activities include sightseeing, partying at the happening night spots, game viewing and bird watching, train rides on the historical narrow gauge.

How To Reach

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 15 km from the city center, connects Nairobi to the major cities in the world while the Wilson Airport connects Nairobi to the rest of Kenya.