Kenya – Nairobi Excursions
Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi National park is located just a short drive out of Nairobi’s central business district. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.
No other place in the world can you photograph free-roaming leopard, lion, buffalo, rhino and other animals in its natural ecology against a city skyline. The park has both natural and man-made boundaries, with fences set on all but the southern edge, an open space that is used by migratory animals when new vegetation and water sources develop outside the park.
Resident animals are also present, making it an excellent year-round day excursion during your wilderness holiday. Should you visit during the rainy season, expect to be awed with the abundance of wildflowers, especially the yellow daisies that dominate the landscape.
The Athi River is a natural southern boundary of the park asset and is an admirable setting for quiet bush walks through a riverine forest that is filled with monkey and birds, as well as hippo and crocodile that are found in river pools and also zebras gathering on the park side of the river. Some of the most spectacular
scenery in the park is at the southwestern boundary where small streams have carved steep valleys and hyrax may be seen on the rocks, as well as an occasional klipspringer, mountain reedbuck and other fauna.
David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Located in Nairobi National Park. When you visit Nairobi, Kenya, you now know where to make your first stop. Crowds regularly line up to enjoy this feeding time phenomenon at one of Nairobi’s most popular attractions. The orphanage is the most successful elephant orphan rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. These small creatures were separated from their herd because of drought, accident or because their mother, and perhaps their family, were killed – poached for their ivory. When the orphaned infants arrive at the nursery, they are not only physically malnourished but in a state of grieving for their lost mothers. This period of mourning can last months, and their keepers maintain physical and emotional contact with the babies, giving them as much affection as their elephant family did. This is vital for the new orphan’s survival, for if it doesn’t feel loved it will perish. Fortunately, the orphanage has enjoyed an outstanding success rate, hand raising over 200 infant elephants. Over time it has reintroduced over 100 of the orphans back into the wilds of Tsavo National Park. The center also takes in orphaned baby rhinos as well, nursing them back to health.
Nairobi City Tour
Nairobi was Founded in 1899, the city was handed capital status from Mombasa in 1905. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is popularly known as the “Green City in the Sun”. Nairobi is also the capital of the Nairobi Province and of the Nairobi District. The city lies on the Nairobi River, in the south of the nation, and has an elevation of 1661M (5450 ft) above sea-level. Nairobi is currently the 4th largest city in Africa and the most populous city in East Africa, with an estimated urban population of between 3 and 4 million. According to the 1999 Census, in the administrative area of Nairobi, 2,143,254 inhabitants lived within 684 km².Nairobi is now one of the most prominent cities in Africa politically and financially. Home to many companies and organizations, Nairobi is established as a hub for Airlines into Africa, business and culture within East Africa.
The Nairobi city walking tour covers the modern city center the colorful Nairobi city market, parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Convention Centre; the landmark of Nairobi (KICC), The 7th memorial park bomb blast, the Nairobi railway station.
Nairobi is currently the 4th largest city in Africa and the most populous city in East Africa, with an estimated urban population of between 3 and 4 million. According to the 1999 Census, in the administrative area of Nairobi, 3,143,254 inhabitants lived within 684 km².Nairobi is now one of the most prominent cities in Africa politically and financially. Home to many companies and organizations,
Nairobi is a city, financial capital, administrative capital, province and the capital of Kenya. The main languages spoken here are Swahili and English. There are many churches, mosques and temples where people of different faiths go to worship.
Restaurants serve almost every kind of food, from local dishes to the most exotic. Curries from India and Pakistan are very popular as is Chinese, Arabian and European cuisines.
During your city tour we get to view the City from a birds eye view!
The KICC rooftop is one of the coolest tourist visit spots within the Nairobi CBD. The rooftop hosts a helipad which also doubles as an observation deck for the amazing panoramic views of the city and as far as Ngong Hills..
National Museum Tour
The National Museum houses extensive ornithological collections, animals and ethnographic displays of various tribes in Kenya. Visitors will be able to observe exhibits of fossil from Lake Turkana, geological displays, rock arts from Tanzania and exhibits about topics such as Swahili and Asian culture in Kenya and Masai Mara Wildlife.
Make time to visit this Museum for an educational and relaxing experience as you spend your time exploring the art gallery and varied exhibitions, discovering the richness of Kenya and her people. Located less than two miles from the city center at Museum Hill, the venue is open year-round and also offers a tranquil setting of lush botanical gardens, as well as dining and shopping
Collections within the museum include culture, nature and history pillars, and many exhibits are of particular interest to children. The culture pillar covers creativity, cycles of life and cultural dynamism, and in the nature pillar you learn about geology, human origins, natural diversity, ecology of Kenya and the mammalian radiation.
Giraffe Centre
Giraffe Centre was established in an attempt to save the endangered Rothschild giraffe. The Rothschild giraffe had lost its natural habitat in western Kenya due sub-division and resettlement and only 130 Rothschild giraffe were remaining. The Giraffe Centre is home for about 14 resident Rothschild giraffes. At the Giraffe Centre, you will be able to hand feed, observe and even kiss the friendly Rothschild giraffes.
Visitors at the Giraffe Centre get a chance to come into close contact with these remarkable, graceful animals
Nairobi Safari Walk
Nairobi safari walk is a popular safari activity, this amazing and thrilling activity offers visitors a close encounter with nature and wildlife in this unique national park. This 2.5 kilometers walking tour takes visitors on a discovery adventure of all the landscapes that exist in Nairobi national park, flora and Mammals including monitor lizards and crocodiles living in their habitats.
The Nairobi safari walk is a relaxed way to spend your day, this activity is a good option by people of all ages. This experience is very affordable and fun and Educational.
The Kenya Wildlife Service Headquarters is a big complex located 7 kilometers from Nairobi City, the walk gives visitors a clear picture of what to look forward to while on an exploration adventure in ant of the many Kenya National Parks while on the safari.
The Safari walk showcases Kenya’s vast natural diversity and eco-systems namely the savannahs, forests and wetlands, on this activity visitors walk along the raised broad walk through the different habitats.
Visitors get to observe from close range the wonderful variety of wildlife in each ecosystem.
A wetland covered in water lilies and fringed with papyrus is the first ecosystem visitors will encounter when you enter the Nairobi Safari Walk, the wetland is also a home to grazing pigmy hippos and crocodiles.
The next habitat to encounter is the Savannah environment which hosts herds of albino zebras, other regular species include antelopes, giraffes, hyenas, the rare Bongo, white rhino, leopards, cheetahs and rhinos.
The raised boardwalks meander through the different enclosures with signboards along the way providing useful information on the species of plants and animals found here.
There are strategically located viewpoints close to the enclosures offering a close-up look at the occupants going about their daily lives, a nature trail through the woodland, the last of the 3 habitats showcases some of Kenya’s indigenous plants with signposts along the trail describing their traditional uses.
There are beaches at various locations along the trail, these provide resting places for anyone wishing to take a moment to enjoy the forest sights and sounds. The trail meanders through 27 acres of wilderness, the Nairobi Safari Walk offers a neatly encapsulated walking safari.
Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions Nairobi is like no place you’ve been before. One-of-a-kind edutainment destination where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful world of illusions! Guests will enjoy more than 60 visual and educational exhibits featuring holograms, stereograms, optical illusions, and immersive rooms that are designed to tease the senses and trick the mind.
Nairobi Outdoor Adventure
Destination – The Forest, Kereita
Opens- Thursdays /Fridays /Saturdays and Sundays.
Restaurant: Available at the Venue
Just One -hour drive from Nairobi in Kereita Forest, Lari constituency Kiambu County, lies the longest zipline in East Africa
ZIPLINE
Teaming up with the international partner, Flying Fox, and operating to European EN safety standards, we offer you your best chance for Zipline adventure in all of East Africa.
A stunning experience across 2.2 kilometers of cable over 6 lines with the beauty of forest trekking in between lines. Choose the full 6 line tour or opt for the shorter 2 lines, either way you fly our longest zips of 425m end to end.
A perfect spot providing an ideal Escape for you just for the weekend, especially if you are an adrenaline Junky.
In case you are afraid of height, then don’t worry, there are a number of adventurous activities within the establishment to keep you on toes as you enjoy your fun filled day in the forest, the activities include,
- Quad Bike Rides
- Archery
- bike riding,
- Nature walks,
- Horse Riding
- Paint Balling
Cultural Tour
Bomas of Kenya is a cultural tour of Kenya’s major ethnic groups, such as Mijikenda, Luo, Taita, Embu, Maasai, Kikuyu, Kamba, Kalenjin, Luhya, Kisii, Kuria to name just a few of the native peoples that are represented at the venue. The word “boma” means “homestead”, and here you find replicates of traditional villages that provide interesting insight about each tribe’s societal structure, crafts, music, dancing and much more.
The site was founded in 1971 by the Kenya Tourist Development Corporation to preserve the ancient traditions of the Kenyan people by building local and international awareness and advocacy. The bomas are built using the same techniques that are used by local tribes, so the experience is truly authentic, much as you would find in the remote communities of Kenya. The site is also home to an impressive auditorium, one of largest in Africa that seats 3,500 people to watch the internationally recognized Harambe dancers.
Daily performances include a selection of more than 30 traditional dances of the different ethnic groups in Kenya, and one of the most impressive performances is the Samburu and Maasai warriors. Hosted events may also include music, theater, fashion show, poetry readings, sports, seminars and many other activities. Bomas of Kenya is located less than 7 miles (12 kilometers) from Nairobi’s city center.
Karura Forest
Within the reserve are many areas of interest, both historical and ecological. The Central Bank once maintained an incinerator on the property to destroy decommissioned currency during the 1990s, and you can still see the old chimney. The Mau-Mau freedom fighters used the sacred caves on the reserve as hideouts, and Lily Lake is the site of an abandoned quarry. The reserve is also home to few archaeological sites, some of which are recently excavated and the findings still being examined.
