Nairobi Places of Interest

The following are Nairobi's popular sightseeing locations.

The Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park was established in 1946, and is world famous for being the only National Park to be found within a capital city in the whole world. Being a mere 8 miles from the city centre, the parks vegetation is primarily savannah and plains and has areas of highland forest, acacia and riverine environments. It hosts over 100 animal species such as the rhino, lions, cheetahs (with an exception of the elephant) and an amazing 500 plus bird species.

The Kenya National Museum

The Kenya 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, wildlife remains and snakes.

The Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Museum, the historic house of the famous dutch woman, Karen Blixen, on whom the movie ‘Out of Africa’ was based, is located in the outskirts of the city within serene gardens. A visit to this museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and gain an insight into this remarkable woman's life. Views of the Ngong Hills can be admired from the beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum. The house is ideally located near the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant, gallery and gift shop which echo themes of the museum.

The Cultural Bomas of Kenya

Boma means house or homestead and Bomas of Kenya here simply means tribes of Kenya. There are over 40 ethinic tribes in Kenya and it is at Bomas of Kenya where you can learn about the traditional way of life of each of these tribes. A walk to the numerous "bomas" (homesteads) reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures have been re-created for visitors to experience the traditional village life of the People of Kenya. The highlight of this tour is the colorful display of folk dances from various tribes performed in a splendid arena.

The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Daphne Sheldrick is part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park.

These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies. Daphne and her dedicated staff raise them to be released back into the wild when they are ready.

Its worth visiting and see humanitarian care to the wildlife and the heart it takes to care. They charge a small entrance fees instead you can buy a souvenir or donate for the conservation

The Giraffe Centre & Manor

The Giraffe Manor Africa's pride of international celebrity. Since its founders, Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville, rescued a baby giraffe named Daisy from a heavily-poached area of western Kenya in 1974, their home has become a household name among wildlife lovers world-wide - and Daisy a star in her own right.

Daisy's home has been opened to the World and provides what is felt is the very best place to begin or end your safari or if in a conference or transit it worth coming close to wildlife from the bustle of the city where you feed giraffes with your own hands and have the closest touch!

The Carnivore Restaurant

The Carnivore Gourmet Experience also described as 'Meat Eaters Paradise' or Africa's Greatest Eating Experence! The restaurant is voted as one of the top 50 best restaurants in the world.

It is recommended for dinner at start or end of your safari or a treat out from your hotel. Carnivore is a 'must visit' for anyone who loves Barbeque. This is a Barbeque Restaurant with a difference in that not only do they serve your normal beef, pork and chicken but Game meat as well.

Gazelle, Giraffe, Gnu, Zebra, Crocodile, Hartebeest and Ostrich are some of the specials that you will find on the menu. The meat is roasted on a huge charcoal BBQ right at the entrance to the restaurant. The meat comes with special sauces which are Carnivore's secret. Carnivore is an 'eat to your full' restaurant and you are guaranteed very good wining and dining.