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Giraffe Center   Nairobi

Giraffe Center, Nairobi

 18 Reviews  Giraffe Center is situated about 15 kilometres far from Nairobi and not easy to reach there unless you take the taxi. Make sure to stipulate the price for a ride before departure, in both directions,... 

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David Sheldrick Animal Trust - Elephant Orphanage   Nairobi

David Sheldrick Animal Trust - Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi

 14 Reviews  A well worth trip is to the David Sheldrick Wildlife trust. If you are on Safari then you will see plenty of the wild herds of elephants later, but this will give you an insight into the problems... 

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National Park   Nairobi

National Park, Nairobi

 23 Reviews  This modest monument in Nairobi National Park commemorates the founding of the park in 1946 - the first national park in Kenya, which opened the door for the subsequent proclamation of iconic parks... 

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Uhuru Park   Nairobi

Uhuru Park, Nairobi

 5 Reviews  The Uhuru Park is the most popular recreational park in Nairobi, is a rich tapestry of strife and celebration in Kenya. The sight of soldiers resplendent in colorful uniforms and marching to music... 

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National Museum   Nairobi

National Museum, Nairobi

 8 Reviews  The National Museum in Nairobi is a wonderful place to visit if you have some spare time. I was actually stuck in Nairobi due to flight issues, so I headed to the museum to see what was there. This... 

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Karen Blixen Museum   Nairobi

Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi

 7 Reviews  Many others here on VirtualTourist have written about this museum. I am not going to add any more to what they have said. While I will do is provide a list of links here for those who would like to... 

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Masai Mara National Park   Nairobi

Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi

 5 Reviews  The trip through the Great Rift Valley is certainly spectacular and, believe it or not, the 14 hour drive is certainly well worth the effort. The Great Rift Valley in Kenya is well known as the domain... 

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Lake Nakuru National Park   Nairobi

Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi

 5 Reviews  Crescent Island is situated on lake Naivasha and is actually a private game sanctuary. As mentioned earlier, you are able to do a walking safari here where you can get up close and personal with a... 

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Safari   Nairobi

Safari, Nairobi

 5 Reviews  If you are short on time (or money) and do not wish to do a full safari, then Nairobi has its own small version right by the actual city. You can see a large number of animals, though some said this... 

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Kenyatta   Nairobi

Kenyatta, Nairobi

 4 Reviews  As the name hintsd, this is mostly a conference and convention center (you will also see it as the motive of a 100 KSh bill) but the top floor has a platform where you have a good view of downtown... 

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Animal Orphanage   Nairobi

Animal Orphanage, Nairobi

 2 Reviews  Visiting Animal Orphanage is nice half day trip and it's a must when in Nairobi. The admission is 800 shillings (7 €) including guide. Orphanage is not the same as the zoo is, here they prepare... 

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Find the rhino - Lake Nakuru National Parl

by sphynxxs

Visitors who go on safari in Kenya usually hope to see the "big five", and while the likelihood to spot lions are really good, rhinos can be a problem at times. Not, however, when you choose to visit Lake Nakuru natiional park which has about the highest density of black and white rhino in Kenya. Especially in the wetlands at the southern end of the lake you will not find it difficult to spot these impressive, tank-like animals. Of course, the lake is also well known for its waterbirds, especially flamingos and pelicans

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snorkeling and fishing

by sweety3

early woke up, breakfast, and go.....................right in the middle of the ocean we start seeing dolphins...........Ali whistled and soon they were all near the boat.I decided not to fish anymore after I could touch one of these delicious dolphin. and spent the rest of the day laying under the sun. Even if you do not like fishing or snorkeling, it's nice to have a boattrip. You will discover many small beaches, otherwise impossible to reach. Ask to have lobster fishes and grilled ; usually rice comes with and you will have a delicious meal. Stunning Mangrovia also worth the trip.

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Lake Nakuru Safari

by Zanzibargirl

A Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park (see my Lake Nakuru Pages for more pics and info) is definately a must. Based around the soda lake of Lake Nakuru it is home to those thousands of Pink flamingos and many bird life as well as a large variety of other animals including Rhino, Giraffe, Impala, Lion and much more. The park itself is absolutely georgeous, and there is an amazing view point at the top of Baboon cliff over looking the park and Lake Nakuru.See my Lake Nakuru page for more photos.

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Meeting the Maasai tribes...

by Zanzibargirl

One of the most well known tribes in all of Africa, the Maasai are famous for upholding their traditions and though don't like to be photographed in general, they allow visitors to come and see the way they live and take photos in special displays of their dance, song and sell their very well renowned jewellery.The Maasai make up 1.5 percent of the population in Kenya and live a nomadic lifestyle. Their most important wealth are their cattle. Maasai families live in an Enkang (a form of enclosure or stockade) formed by a thick round 'fence' of sharp thorn bushes; this protects the tribe and their cattle, especially at night, from rival tribes and other predators.What I found really amazing is their sense of pride in their identity. Still living in these style of villages which they move to and from today and still wearing their traditional blankets and clothing and jewellery, they are a...

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Balloon & Champagne Breakfast in the Masai Mara

by Zanzibargirl

This would have to be one of the best experiences I had in Kenya. Drifting like on a cloud above a herd of 24 elephants on a day where if in a vehicle doing a game drive instead would no doubt have been bogged, followed by one of the most amazing breakfasts you could possibly had, on tables literally set up in the middle of nowhere in the Mara with waiters dressed up like it is a 5 star restaurant to serve you. See my Masai Mara pages for more, but simply this was the best way to see any of Africa you could imagine.See my Masai Mara page for more photos.

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SAFARI

by sigg

It's a must to go on a "Safari" when you are in africa. In swahili "Safari" means journey or expedition.When you are in Kenya i think Tsavo is a "must" to visit, it's the biggest nathionalpark in Kenya - It's where Finch Hatton crashed with his airplane (Karen Blixen's lover)And it's where the Man-Eating lions terrefied the workers of the Mombasa-Nairobi railway when it was buildt in 1898click hereMy pictures is taken in November 2002 after "the short rains" which makes the scenary green and beautiful.I can recommend BUSHWORKERS TOURS Located in Ukunda. Daniel Mwai is the man to contact. He may arrange your trip, reasonable in price , and with experienced safari-drivers from a reliable company (Janoland tours)Take a look at the website below.I always like to relax a few days at the coast,before i go on a Safari trip -And Daniel is the man to get in touch with , to arrange it!

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When you are in and around Nairobi.

by mauritsh

It is the farmhouse where Karen Blixen lived from 1914 till 1931. The museum is open daily between 09:30 am and 06:00 pm. Entry costs will be around Ksh. 200.Try to see the film "Out of Africa " before you go.Museum Curator: Mary SefuP.O. Box 40658Nairobi

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Nairobi National Park

by Suet

Just 30 mins from the city centre the National Park is the closest you will get to see lions if you visit Nairobi.Best thing to do is hire a taxi and agree the day rate before hand. You don't really need a 4WD vehicle although it adds to the Safari experience. I can get a mate to take you, just email me.If you can, take a packed lunch LOTS of water and a blanket (in case you get stuck in the mud in the rainy season and have to spend the night there) and for the fastidious, always remember the loo roll. Binoculars and camera please, also sunscreen and hats. Spend the day here, you can't get lost, visit Hippo Pools, The Observtion Point, The Ivory Burning Site and the various picnic sites, be aware that baboons often visit the picnickers in the hope of stealing food, don't argue with them, just go hungry and avoid getting bitten at all costs.I spent lots of time in there with guests and on...

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Giraffe Centre January 2011

by Suet

I last visited January 2011. The best thing to do pricewise is to hire a taxi to take you there. Some rip off tour companies would charge you $70 per person. Residents pay about 300/- (£3) and non residents about 700Ksh (£7) to get in. It's all gone up in price, although the handful of cattle cake they give you to feed the giraffes is free. If you are resident, you need to bring your ID card along.The only place you can get REALLY close to giraffe and feed them. The art of feeding a giraffe is to throw the cattle cake pellets into the open mouths, don't try to feed them in the same way you feed a horse, you'll get covered in giraffe spit. A basin and somewhat questionable soap is provided for the unwary to clean themselves up. The water comes out in a dribble so be patient.This is an education centre with a banda for the school children to exhibit their paintings and learn about wildlife...

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Great scenery in semiarid climate of shaba hills

by sphynxxs

if you are looking for a place that is - not yet - overtaken by many tourists I´d advise you to go to the Shaba Hills in the semi arid north of Kenya. The National reserve is the smallest of the three in that area, but it has probably the most scenic landscape and there are only two lodges in the park which means it is less crowded. it is set in a migration corridor of elephants wandering between Mt meru and Shaba, so the size of elephant herds might depend on the season. you will still see enough other animals for sure, though. the roads are good up to Isiolo, they can be quite a challege once you leave the main road. as there is a lot of volcanic rock, punctured tyres are quite common (as you can usually tell when you find a tyre service sign on the parking lot of the lodge)

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  2. Mombasa Things to Do
  3. Masai Mara Game Reserve Things to Do
  4. Malindi Things to Do
  5. Lake Naivasha Things to Do
  6. Lake Nakuru National Park Things to Do
  7. Lamu Island Things to Do
  8. Ukunda Things to Do
  9. Mount Kenya National Park Things to Do
  10. Amboseli National Park Things to Do
  11. Malindi Things to Do
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  13. Nanyuki Things to Do
  14. Tsavo National Park East Things to Do
  15. Aberdare National Park Things to Do
  16. Watamu Things to Do
  17. Kisumu Things to Do
  18. Kitale Things to Do
  19. Mombasa Island Things to Do
  20. Samburu Game Reserve Things to Do
  21. Thika Things to Do
  22. Tsavo National Park West Things to Do
  23. Nairobi National Park Things to Do
  24. Kimana Things to Do
  25. Wasini Island Things to Do
  26. Maralal Things to Do
  27. Lamu Things to Do
  28. Lake Bogoria Things to Do
  29. Narok Things to Do
  30. Kisii Things to Do
  31. Tsavo National Park Things to Do
  32. Athi River Things to Do
  33. Meru Things to Do
  34. Nakuru Things to Do
  35. Meru National Park Things to Do
  36. Kericho Things to Do
  37. Sigomere Things to Do
  38. Lake Baringo Things to Do
  39. Tiwi Things to Do
  40. Bomet Things to Do
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