7 Must-See Nairobi and Nature Hotspots
Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital, offers a unique blend of city life and nature. Just outside the city, Nairobi National Park is home to lions, giraffes, rhinos, and a wide variety of other animals. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see rescued baby elephants.
For peaceful escapes, explore the Nairobi Arboretum and Karura Forest, which are ideal for walks and picnics. The Ngong Hills offer stunning views and refreshing hikes.
Nairobi seamlessly combines urban excitement with natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination.
Nairobi city
Nairobi City Tour
KICC Tower
For a bird’s-eye view of Nairobi’s skyline, head to KICC Tower.
KICC Tower is a 28-story international conference center in the heart of Nairobi.
Its full name is Kenyatta International Convention Center, named after the first president, who took office in 1967.
Climb to the roof of the observation deck for a 360-degree panoramic view of the Nairobi skyline.
Nairobi National MuseumNairobi National Museum
This is Kenya’s most famous museum and one of the best known in all of Africa.
The Nairobi National Museum is home to a wide variety of exhibits, and as the country is known as the “animal kingdom” of Africa, there are quite a few animal-related exhibits.
The museum also offers an overview of Kenya’s history and culture.
Nairobi Snake Park &Aquarium
This zoo features snakes and reptiles from around the world. Travelers interested in this area should visit.
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen, the author of the novel on which Out of Africa, the 1985 Academy Award-winning film, was based, lived here for 14 years from 1914 before returning to her native Denmark, and now this museum honors the real-life setting of the film and provides fascinating information about her life and work. At the time, the movie of the same name, starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep, was a huge worldwide hit. It was a critical and box-office success and became a classic.
Giraffe Center
Giraffe Center Half-Day Trip from Nairobi
About 30 to 40 minutes from downtown Nairobi, there is a giraffe center that protects giraffes. For an entrance fee, you can get up close and personal with the giraffes and even feed them, which helps to support the center and raise awareness of this protected species.
There are various types of giraffes in Africa, but the Rothschild’s giraffe, which lives in Uganda and Kenya, is a protected species because its population has decreased significantly. This is a center that protects Rothschild’s giraffe!
It’s a center that takes care of giraffes that have lost their habitat and releases them back into the wild. Quite a few giraffes are living in a good environment and being cared for.
Elephant Orphanage
(Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT))
Elephant Orphanage Ticket with Pick-Up and Drop-Off
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
About an hour and a half drive from Nairobi is the elephant orphanage run by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. David Sheldrick’s wife, Daphne Sheldrick, is a Kenyan wildlife conservationist. She was knighted by the British crown for her work against poaching and wildlife rescue.
Poachers build long fences under trees, set snares, and sprinkle salt. The animals smell the salt, walk over it, and get caught in the snare. The more they struggle, the tighter the snare gets, and eventually they walk around with their legs stuck in the snare until their legs rot or they lose the ability to walk and starve to death. Elephants, which live as long as humans with an average lifespan of 70 years, are also targeted by poachers. Their ivory fetches high prices on the market. Elephant orphanages are places where baby elephants whose parents have been killed by poachers are cared for, and when they are old enough, they are released back into the wild.
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection
Nairobi National Park is Africa’s first national park, located about a 10-minute drive from the city center, and is the perfect place for those looking for a safari experience
Within the park, safari vehicles are available to view the continent’s diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and more, while also enjoying the beautiful natural scenery
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha day tour including the crescent island
Naivasha is located northwest of Nairobi, Kenya, and is famous for the huge Lake Naivasha. It’s also home to Hell’s Gate National Park and Nakuru National Park, both of which are often visited together.
The main part of the Naivasha tour is the boat tour. Unlike other safaris, Naivasha is all about the lake, so you’ll be able to see animals on the water from a boat.
The main attraction of the Lake Naivasha tour is to see the huge hippo families that inhabit the lake.
Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park Day Tour from Nairobi
Probably the second most famous safari area in Kenya after the Masai Mara, Nakuru National Park is popular because of the variety of African animals that can be seen around the large Lake Nakuru.
Because Lake Nakuru is a salt lake, it’s also home to a large number of flamingos. If you look for pictures of Lake Nakuru, you’ll probably see a lot of flamingos!
Nakuru can also be reached by safari game drives in jeeps.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve 5 days 4nights
“Boundless grasslands: an adventure into a kingdom of wildlife”
Kenya’s Maasai Mara is one of the most beautiful safari destinations on the African continent, known for its picturesque landscapes and wildlife paradise.
The Maasai Mara is a beautiful area surrounded by open grasslands, slide-like rock formations, and “bumba,” the traditional homes of the Maasai people.
It is often referred to as the “infinite grasslands” and is famous for its abundance of wildlife, including Africa’s Big 5 Safari Animals (elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, and leopard) and a variety of other wildlife.
July through October is a particularly popular time to visit to witness the “Great Migration,” a massive flock of birds crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
The Masai Mara is a special place where nature and man are in harmony, and it will be remembered as one of the most meaningful moments of your travel experience.
