NAIROBI

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. The city is commonly referred to as The Green City in the Sun.

Nairobi has many parks and open spaces throughout the city. Much of the city has dense tree-cover and plenty of green spaces. The most famous park in Nairobi is Uhuru Park. The park borders the central business district and the neighbourhood Upper Hill

2 Days Nairobi Excursions Overview

Day 1: Nairobi National Park

6:00am: Pick up from your Nairobi Hotel and depart for Nairobi national park half day game drive tour.

Enter the Nairobi Park and start your game drive. Start with the Ivory burning monument and the savannah grasslands to see lions, gazelles. Visit the dry forest to look out for black rhinos and leopards and birds. Descend into river Mbagathi looking for crocodiles and hippos view morkoyiet valley. Return to the savannah to find white rhinos, buffalos, giraffes. See the man-made dams Athi and hyena dams.

Exit the park for the next activity at around 10:30 am.

David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Arrive at the David Sheldrick orphanage shelter at around 10:40 am. Start of the Public viewing of the baby elephants at the Nairobi Elephant orphanage. End of the public viewing and lecture on baby elephants. Depart the David Sheldrick elephant orphanage and head to the giraffe center.

Exit for lunch at your hotel of choice.

Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park

Nairobi National Museum is the most popular gallery in the country. Situated on Museum Hill, about five minutes by road from the city centre, visitors can take a tour upon landing en-route to other towns in the country. Additionally, this tour can conclude your safari in Kenya by giving you a chance to learn about the country in one venue. Whichever time you visit, the many features and attractions in this gallery will be your holiday highlight.

The collections exhibited here focus on four themes that are culture, nature, history and contemporary art. Nairobi National Museum also houses a curio shop with artefact s and items that can be great souvenirs.

Families with children will love the experience and when everyone gets tired and hungry, the on-site cafe has excellent treats for the whole family. Nairobi National Museum is open daily within the compound, you can also visit Nairobi Snake Park or the Botanical Gardens.

The snake park exhibits different species of reptiles found in the country. Spend the last hour of your visit in the botanical gardens and nature trail. The fresh air and cool shade of dozens of trees and flowers lets you exhale after a day in the heat of the city.

Day 2: Karen Blixen Museum

Depart from the hotel at 8am and drive towards the former home of the famous Karen Blixen; author of “Out of Africa” and one of the most famous colonialists in east Africa.

The house built in 1910 has a red tile roof and mellow wood paneling in the rooms. When Karen Blixen bought the property, it had 6,000 acres of land but only 600 acres were developed for growing coffee; the rest was retained under natural forest.

Much of the original furniture is on display in the house. The original kitchen has been restored, and is now open for viewing. A Dove Stove similar to the one used by Karen Blixen is on display, as are the kitchen utensils. Reconstruction of the coffee factory, along with other old farm machinery is underway.

The aim here is to take an individual back in time, and provide a visual impression of each settler life in Kenya. Karen Blixen Museum has become a herb of various activities including private parties, research and visitation, from all over the world. The income so generated is used to refurbish and maintain Karen Blixen Museum and other regional museums.

11:00am: Depart from Karen Blixen Museum and head to The Giraffe Center.

Giraffe Center

11:30am: Arrive at the Giraffe centre located at the Karen suburbs. Start feeding the giraffes as you take pictures up close with these humble giants.

1.00pm: Giraffe centre tour ends as we proceed for lunch at the Bomas of Kenya.

The Bomas of Kenya

1.30pm: Arrive at the Bomas of Kenya – Nairobi Tribal Tour Place named a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi. Bomas (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes. Enjoy local tradition dances and acrobats and clients join as well in celebration local cultures.

5:30pm: Depart from the Bomas of Kenya, drop off at your hotel.

Included in the Safari Cost

Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.

Transportation as per itinerary.

Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.

Meals as per itinerary B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner.

Services literate English driver/guide.

Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request

Recommended Mineral Water while on safari.

Excluded in the Safari Cost

Visas and related costs.

National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.

Personal Taxes.

Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature. International flights.

Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village.