Top Things to do on a Wonderful Nairobi City Tour

The capital of Kenya, Nairobi is a lively and full of contrasts, where you will find expensive suburban shopping center and overcrowded slums. The pretty awesome city, Nairobi is well known for the dynamic lifestyle and tasty East African cuisine. As a metropolitan city, Nairobi boasts of various tourist attractions, which inspires every visitor to enjoy a wonderful city tour.

Here is the list of top tings to do and see in Nairobi during the city tour:

1- Visit the Nairobi National Park:

Nairobi National Park is located 7 km away from the city, which is the best place to enjoy an exciting game drive. This national park is a home to the Big Four- Rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. Here you can also be able to spot zebra, Thompson gazelle, giraffe and various bird species. While enjoying a guided drive, you will be able to conveniently track, identify and photograph the animals in the park.

2- Tour of Kazuri Beads Factory:

A guided tour to the Kazuri Beads Factory will take you through the Karen Blixen estate (popular for coffee plantation) where the factory is located. This factory specializes in making ceramic and ornamental beads, which are made by underprivileged women in the Nairobi.

3- Explore the Nairobi National Museum:

The Nairobi National Museum is a very interesting place to visit, where you can learn about the peoples and history of Kenya. This museum is situated on Museum Hill, which is a ten-minute drive from the Nairobi CBD. Surrounded by Kenya’s national heritage- nature, culture, history and contemporary art, the Nairobi National Museum includes the actual museum, an art gallery, botanical gardens, snake park, shopping and eating facilities.

4- Spot and Feed the Giraffe at the Giraffe Centre:

With distinctively mottled coats and adorably long limbs, giraffes are some of the most easily recognizable animals in Africa. You can conveniently spot the giraffes at the Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre. The Giraffe Centre is dedicated to protect the endangered Rothschild giraffe (a species endemic to the open grasslands of the East Africa). Here you can feed and interact with the giraffes at this centre.

5- Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage:

This elephant orphanage was founded by Daphne Sheldrick, which is still managed by the widow of David Sheldrick who is a famous naturalist. The centre is considered as a nursery and rehab center for infant elephants (who have lost their families). Here you can also occasionally find infant rhino, zebra and other wildlife. At this centre, visitors are allowed to watch the 11am feeding for just a few dollars.

6- Trip to Karen Blixen Museum:

Located in the lush Karen Suburbs, the Karen Blixen Museum is open to the public every day from 9:30 to 18:00. The museum shop offers handicrafts, posters, postcards and Kenyan Souvenirs, which you can buy at the best price. Here the visitors will be able to have an intimate look into a piece of personal history of a Danish author- Karen Blixen.

7- Take a Tour to Beautiful Lake Naivasha:

Less than two hours drive from the thrumming streets of the capital- Nairobi, the Lake Naivasha can be explored on an easy day venture. You will enjoy an impressive view of this lake whose glassy waters are adorned with abundant flora, waterbuck and lazy hippo pods. The shorelines of Lake Naivasha attract giraffe, zebra and 400 different bird species.

8- Enjoy a Unique Experience at the The Famous Carnivore Restaurant:

On this tour, you will get an opportunity to visit the most famous restaurant in Nairobi for lunch or dinner. The Famous Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi is a must visit for any traveler to enjoy a delicious treat. This open air meat specialty restaurant offers a wide selection of salads, vegetable side dishes and exotic sauces, which accompany the meat feast.

Conclusion:

In order to enjoy a wonderful Nairobi city tour or excursion, you need rely on a licensed and experienced Kenya Safari company. Their dedicated and experienced guides will help you in enjoying a safe and convenient city tour or excursion trip to explore the best attractions of Nairobi city.