DAY 8: NAIROBI
The largest city in East Africa and Kenya's capital, with a population of over 4 million, Nairobi started life as a railway depot in 1899.
Today, the city skyline is dominated by modern high rise buildings, and is the headquarters of several United Nations agencies. It is a sophisticated, vibrant city with a mix of races and cultures and provides the visitor with several diverse sightseeing options, ranging from historic sites and museums to golf courses and night life.
Tourist Attractions
- Nairobi National Park
- Giraffe Centre: Here, the visitor can hand-feed the endangered Rothschild giraffes.
- Karen Blixen Museum: The historic house of the famous Danish lady, Karen Blixen, about whom the movie “Out of Africa” was based.
- Butterfly Centre: providing a stunning show of butterflies in a live house
- Daphne Sheldrick's baby elephant orphanage