Once a rail depot on the Ugandan railway, Nairobi city has become one of the most prosperous cities in Africa. Traversed by the Nairobi river, there is no denying that this city is a gem in the dust bustling with numerous businesses alongside tourist attractions. If you plan on visiting Nairobi on leisure vacations, then here are the top 6 tourist attractions you shouldn’t miss visiting before you go back.
1- Nairobi national park – Kenya’s first national park is arguably the top attraction on a Nairobi city tour adventure. Situated just 7 km from the city center , the park is home to a variety of wildlife species including lions, leopards, black rhinos, plains zebra, impala, hartebeest, wildebeests, Thomson gazelle, warthogs, crocodiles, ostrich, hyenas, giraffes, olive baboons to mention but a few all which can be spotted on a guided game drive. The park is also home to the famous ivory burning site monument where President Moi burnt up to 12 toms poached elephant & rhino tusks.
2- David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – Situated just at the gate of Nairobi national park is another fascinating attraction, the home of orphaned Elephants & Rhinos founded way back in 1977 by Daphne Sheldrick in memory of her late husband who worked as a warden in Tsavo east national park. Watch these lovable creatures upfront and also get chance to feed and walk with them.
3- Karura Forest reserve – Situated in northern park of Nairobi city is one of the largest urban upland forests in the world ; Karura forest. The forest reserve is home to a variety of wildlife species most popular ones being the monkeys, bushbuck, bush baby , bush pig, porcupine, duiker, genet, African civet to mention but a few. Activities to look out for include hiking, biking as well nature walks.
4- Karen Blixen Musuem – Another popular attraction you can miss out on when on tour in Nairobi city is Karen Blixen Museum situated just 10 km outside Nairobi on the foothills on Ngong hills. This Kenya museum is the former home of Danish author Karen Blixen known for her book and movie Out Of Africa.
5- Bomas Of Kenya – If you are looking to experience the best of Kenya culture and history, then you visit the Bomas Of Kenya, a tourist village situated in Langat a that displays different traditional villages of numerous Kenya tribes through music and dance performances. Bomas in Swahili means homesteads and you will get chance to experience up to 50 ethnic groups learning about their way of life and history.
6- Railway Musuem – You cant do a tour around Nairobi city without visiting the infamous Railway museum, a place that celebrates the great history of the railway in Kenya and it’s enormous impact it hard on the economic development of Nairobi city. The collection includes old steam trains and ship models, photographs of the original construction of the Uganda railway, drawings and maps .
Other attractions to check out during the Nairobi city tour include Ngong hills, Kenyatta International Conference Center, Kazuri Beads factory, Nairobi national musuem, Giraffe center, national archives.
Planning to explore Nairobi city and still havent decided which attraction to visit , the above 6 should help you make you decision. To a book a tour in Nairobi city today, simply send us an email to info@nairobicarrentalservices.com or call us now on +254-713510387 to speak with the reservations team.
