Nairobi is Kenya's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's commercial, financial, and cultural center. Nairobi is also known as the Safari Capital of the World because of the numerous parks and sanctuaries that can be found within the city.
Kenya's first national park, established in 1946, is surrounded by city skyscrapers and is home to several animal sanctuaries. Nairobi National Park, only 10 kilometers from the city, is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
In the tall observation towers of the Giraffe Center, local and international visitors can get up close and personal with the world's tallest species, the giraffe. It allows for personal interaction by allowing guests to feed the giraffes.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust runs the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, which takes in elephant calves orphaned by poachers. It is usually open for an hour per day, and visitors get to see the tiny elephants playing in the mud with their keepers. When the elephants reach the appropriate age, they are released into the Tsavo National Park.
Kenya's National Museum has a long and intriguing history. It traces the history of the country through a series of fascinating exhibits, including paintings, tribal artifacts, and even skeletons. The geology exhibits at the museum provide an exciting introduction to the forces that shaped the Rift Valley. What better way to end your museum visit than with a visit to the snake park?
The iconic KICC tower was built in the 1970s and is the cutting edge of architecture. Nothing beats standing proud in the Nairobi skyline and taking in the view of the city. On a clear day, you can even spot big game roaming around the Nairobi National Park
The Nairobi Railway Museum is privately run and preserves colonial history. The museum contains photographs, relics, and memorabilia from the Uganda Railway, dubbed the Lunatic Express by British colonialists due to the massive investment required to construct it. It also has a collection of grounded old trains, among them is the Mountain Class locomotive, one of the most powerful ever built.
