Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is not short of tourist sights and activities, being a hub for business travel and the only major city in the world with a game park, Nairobi National Park.
Nairobi is surrounded by numerous tourist attractions, including the Ngong Hills to the west, Mount Kilimanjaro to the southeast, and Mount Kenya and Fourteen Falls to the north and northeast.
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As of the end of 2012, tourist arrivals to Nairobi through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport increased by 27%, with the occupancy rate increasing steadily.
Wildlife Tourist Attractions
Nairobi National Park
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This is a must-see safari where buffalo, lion, waterbuck and giraffe roam free.
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Cliffs, plains and bushes characterize this jewel.
Nairobi Animal Orphanage
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If you have a tender heart for abandoned and injured wild animals, this is your place. You will have a lifetime opportunity to adopt a wild animal like a cheetah to be named after you!
Maasai Ostrich Complex
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Located on the outskirts of the city, in the town of Kitengela, the resort offers you the rare opportunity to ride the fastest bird in Africa, the ostrich.
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Apart from riding one, you can enjoy eating grilled ostrich!
Nairobi Walking Safari
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Funded and managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Nairobi Safari Walk is located 30 minutes from the city center and at the headquarters of the Nairobi National Park.
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The site offers an ideal learning opportunity about various wildlife and natural habitats.
Nairobi Mamba Village
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A huge tourist park located along Langata North Road, providing a serene environment for picnicking, partying and crocodile watching.
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Located in close proximity to the city, it provides a great alternative to the noise, bustle and hassle of the city.
Dame Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage
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With elephant and rhino numbers declining dramatically in the recent past due to poaching, this is a place you must visit and even make a donation.
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A location covered by numerous wildlife documentaries, the orphanage is a refuge for orphaned baby rhinos and elephants located in Nairobi National Park.
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You will be able to see orphaned babies being bottle fed, play and jump with trained animal handlers.
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You can adopt a baby elephant or rhino and visit them at night after they have eaten and mud bathed.
Nairobi Giraffe Center
Do you believe in Darwin’s theory of evolution? Well, giraffes are believed to be products of the theory of evolution and here you can enjoy watching and even feeding the long-necked animals. If you’re lucky, you might get licked by their huge tongues!
Nairobi Butterfly Center
If you want to witness the wonder of creation as many different butterflies undergo metamorphosis, this is the place to visit.
Nairobi Snake Park
Located in the Nairobi National Museum, the park is home to a diverse selection of fish, turtles, crocodiles and snakes.
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Nairobi Snake Park offers scaly stuff!
Tourist Points Related to Shopping
For authentic African or Kenyan souvenirs visit:
Maasai market
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All your curio and souvenir shopping will be fully fulfilled here.
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From traditional insignia like bows and arrows, spears, and shields, to African jewelry, attire, and art like wood carvings, etc., the Maasai Mara has it all.
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Maasai Market is located at different locations on different days of the week within the city center.
city market
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Located in the center of Nairobi.
Utamaduni Craft Center
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It offers several collections of African art, jewelery and tourist articles.
Kazuri Bead Factory
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It offers handmade porcelain beads, leather goods, and pottery.
Kitengela glass
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Offers a variety of glass sculptures and glass designs.
village market
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A vast shopping and recreational center offering everything from traditional and modern food to swimming pools, shopping malls and spa treatments.
Entertainment related tourist attraction
Panari Sky Center
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The only place where you can skate in Nairobi.
Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park and Central Park
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Located within the city, these parks are adjacent to each other and are ideal for an hour or so of relaxation, picnicking, and even boating.
American Embassy Memorial Garden
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Built after the 1998 bombing, the garden offers a peaceful environment in the heart of the city, where one can read a chapter, relax on the green lawn or on benches surrounded by long palm trees while enjoying an ever-present breeze.
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The entrance is Ksh20
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