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Nairobi Excursions - Tours in Nairobi
Nairobi is the largest city in East Africa, with a population of
over 1 million. History reveals that the Nairobi City - Short Tours
and Excursions 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 administrative 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 provides 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.
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.
Kenya National Museum - Nairobi City Tour
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 - Nairobi City Tour
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.
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