Safaris to Kenya: Must See Travel Attractions in Nairobi
Nairobi is affectionately know as the city in the sun and it one of those cities where business as well as leisure intermingle very well. Travelers to the city of Nairobi will not be disappointed because Nairobi is well prepared to meet the needs to different clientele. Some of the unique attractions that one can sample include visits to the museum, cultural centers as well as National Parks.
Nairobi National park is located 7 kilometers from the City Centre of Nairobi. The park boasts of being the only park in the world that borders a city. The park is ideal for those folks who want to go on a game drive but do not want the hassle of traveling to long distances. The park covers an area of about 117km2 and is blessed with numerous wild animals. We have the David Sheldrick trust which cares for orphaned animals and was founded by Mervyn Cowie in 1946. Here one is able to see diverse bird life as well as aquatic species
For daring visitors, Nairobi Snake Park is the place to go. Dangerous vipers enclosed slither lazily behind the thick glassed enclosures, sure to raise the adrenaline of timid visitors. The park is popular with local and international tourists, researchers and students. On display are cobras, adders, mambas and an African Rock Python indigenous to Kenya. Crocodiles and American Alligators are also available plus coral fishes in the aquarium. The snake park has been bringing chills to visitors since 1961.
In existence since 1910 Nairobi Museum is responsible for maintaining historical monuments in Kenya it’s also a scientific research center. It has exhibits artifacts that visually depict Kenyan history. It houses the botanical gardens and Snake Park.
The railway museum has records of the perilous history involved in construction of the Kenyan railway network. The records account for two lions (man eaters of Tsavo) that had ravenous appetite for railway construction workers in early 1900s and their eventual demise. The tragic events inspired a ‘lunatic express’ folklore. The 1900s rickety steam locomotives exhibited are occasionally resurrected to offer tour crossing along the Kenyan Country side. The museum is a truly historical gem.
One of the most famous landmarks in Nairobi is the Kenyatta International Conference Center. The center has a very unique architecture which makes it an iconic landmark similar to the Taj-Mahal in India or the Eiffel Tower in France. Within its confines we have the gigantic statue of the founding father of the country where you can take photographs.
No travel itinerary is complete without a visit to Carnivore restaurant to binge on their second to none specialties The Meat Buffet and drinks. Watching the succulent meat cuts on skewers, makes for easier understanding why it’s been rated among the top 50 hotels in the world by UK’s Restaurant Magazine and dubbed ‘Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience’. It’s a vibrant entertainment spot having hosted local and international artists like Shaggy, Hugh Masekela and Kirk Franklin.
For those would want to buy curios and love African art, the African Heritage located at the Carnivore would be an ideal destination. For those that want to know the history of Kenya, the Kenya National Archives would be the ideal place to tour.
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