1. Adopt an orphaned Elephant, Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
The similarities between humans and elephants are many, guess what? They cry like human beings, they mourn and bury the dead as well! How interesting can that be?! Get to learn more about these amazing creatures at no other place than Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. It\’s mind blowing that you can adopt one as well.
Find our excursion that includes visiting David Sheldrick wildlife trust:
https://easemysafari.com/sheldrick-wildlife-trust-elephant-orphanage-excursion/
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-national-park-sheldrick-wildlife-trust-excursion/
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2. Nairobi National Park
The world\’s only wildlife capital. It is just a short drive out of the central business district. It is a wide open grass plains haven for a wide variety wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, hyenas, giraffes, and a diverse birdlife with over 400 recorded species that will make your game drive enjoyable.
You can enjoy the parks\’ picnic sites and engage in walking trails and camping.
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ENTRY FEES |
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Non-residents |
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Adults |
Ksh 400 |
Ksh 400 |
USD 35 |
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Children |
Ksh 200 |
Ksh 200 |
USD 20 |
Find our Nairobi excursion that include a game drive in the park:
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-national-park-sheldrick-wildlife-trust-excursion/Â
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-national-park-giraffe-centre-excursion/
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-national-park-giraffe-centre-bomas-of-kenya-excursion/
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3. Nairobi National Museum & Snake Park
This museum was built in 1929 holding the history of Kenya, its people, history and prehistory nature and culture. There are 9 \’must see galleries\’ at the museum; The hall of Kenya, The Joy Adamson\’s gallery, The cycles of life, The birds of East Africa gallery, The great hall of mammals, Ahmed the Elephant, The cradle of mankind, The temporary exhibitions and The historia of Kenya
In the grounds of the museum there is a snake park that show case different species of snakes including the Puff adder, Black mamba, Egyptian cobra, African rock python and Gaboon viper. It also holds some local fish species, crocodiles and turtles.
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National Museum/ Snake Park package |
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| ENTRY FEES | citizen | resident | non-resident |
| Adult | Ksh 300 | Ksh 600 | Ksh 1,500 |
| Child | Ksh 150 | Ksh 300 | Ksh 1,000 |
Find our Nairobi excursions that include a visit to the Nairobi Museum and Snake park:
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-city-tour-museum-snake-park-excursion/
4. Feed & Kiss a Giraffe, Giraffe Center.
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The Giraffe Center aims to protect the endangered species of giraffe in the grassland of East Africa. A home for the endangered giraffe species, Rothschild giraffe but still has the other species. It gives an opportunity for you to learn and come into close contact with the tallest species. Get showers of kisses as you feed the giraffes by putting it on your mouth and they will definitely take the feed form you.
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ENTRY FEES |
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residents |
Non-residents |
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Adults |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 250 |
Ksh 1000 |
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Children |
Ksh 50 |
Ksh 50 |
Ksh 500 |
5. Animal Orphanage
It is the \’Refuge for the wild\’ just as the name, this orphanage serves as are habilitation and treatment center for wild animals. The orphanage hosts lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, warthogs, hyenas among other wildlife and also several birdlife including the parrots, guinea fowls, crowned cranes and ostriches.
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ENTRY FEES |
Citizens |
residents |
Non-residents |
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Adults |
Ksh 200 |
Ksh 200 |
USD 20 |
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Children |
Ksh 100 |
Ksh 100 |
USD 10 |
Find our Nairobi excursion that include a visit to this wildlife refuge center:
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-kws-animal-orphanage-safari-walk-excursion/
6. The closet you can get to the wild at Nairobi Safari Walk
The raised wooden boardwalk allows uninterrupted views of the wildlife, the safari walk is a show case for Kenya\’s park and reserves. It allows you to see the country\’s rich animal life including the white rhino, albino zebra, the rare bongo as well as big cats, species of primates and antelopes
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ENTRY FEES |
Citizens |
residents |
Non-residents |
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Adults |
Ksh 200 |
Ksh 200 |
USD 20 |
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Children |
Ksh 100 |
Ksh 100 |
USD 10 |
Find our Nairobi excursion that includes the safari walk:
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-kws-animal-orphanage-safari-walk-excursion/
7. Mamba Village
\’Mamba\’ is a Swahili name foe crocodile. At Mamba village, get to see these reptiles up close as they sunbath and getting fed as well. If you are courageous enough, you can carry a baby crocodile, perhaps get a photo or two!
8. Ostrich Farm
Ostrich is the largest bird in the world. Did you know that one Ostrich egg is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs? Well, that gives you more reason to visit the Maasai Ostrich farm to learn more interesting and amazing facts about these birds. The farm not only gives you a chance to get close to them, but it also gives you a chance to ride on them. There is also a resort where you can get accommodation and have delicious well prepared Ostrich meat platter.Â
9. Unforgettable Breakfast at Giraffe Manor
Have the most unforgettable breakfast in the city at the Giraffe manor. One of the most fascinating things about this place is the herd of Rothschild\’s giraffe who are the residents at this place. The giraffes may make visits in the morning and evening, pocking their long necks into the windows hoping to get some treats from you.
Feed them and have a stroll with them too.
10. Have a taste of Kenya\'s history at Nairobi National Archives
This is the place where you will find almost everything about Kenya. It spotlights the tribal cultures, the history, the politics and country\’s art.
The main floor gallery displays the historical documents, a collection of photographs and paintings and artifacts from one of Africa\’s\’ most famous collectors, Joseph Murumbi
The second floor houses more art, a display of postage stamps an a reading room which is used for personal and professional projects.Â
As you visit the National archives of Kenya, you can also have a general city tour excursion:
https://easemysafari.com/nairobi-city-tour-museum-snake-park-excursion/
11. Railway Museum
The history of railway transport comes from way back during the Kenya Uganda railway construction. This museum in celebrates the rich history as well as the impacts that it came along with.
The museum has amazing collection of the railway magazines, maps and drawings, photographs of way back during the construction of Uganda railway and train and ship models
12. Karen Blixen
This museum was built in 1912 and became a home for the late Karen Blixen in 1917 and she made it a farm house where she did coffee plantation. It became a property for the Kenyan government in 1964.i it was opened for the public in 1986.It showcases the house of Karen with the old art in it and all what people used in houses in that era.
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Entrance fees |
citizen |
resident |
non-resident |
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Adult |
ksh200 |
ksh600 |
ksh1200 |
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Children(below 16years) |
ksh100 |
ksh400 |
ksh600 |
13. Fine dine at a city restaurant.
All the foodies, Nairobi will definitely be the place for you.
Enjoy all types of food on the city as you have a good time
Fine restaurants to try out in Nairobi
Carnivore Restaurant
The famous carnivore known by all feast beasts is in the outcast of Lang\’ata in Nairobi. This joint is known for its scrumptious meat cooked in all manners as per the desires of their clients. It has had its meat game since 2004 so be sure to get the best meat menu here. If you have never tasted ostrich or crocodile meat, rush to this restaurant, you will love it!
Tamambo Restaurant, Karen.
This restaurant is located in a beautiful garden surrounding area in Karen Blixen site. It also hosts special functions such as weddings and other private functions that you may want. The restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the green garden view as you take delicacies that are served!
Mama Oliech Fish Restaurant.
This local restaurant in dagoretti will make you come back more often than you think. It is well known for tilapia which you can have is as you wish be it deep fried, wet fry, all forms with local accompaniments of ugali and green vegetables. Go get your fish hot and spicy.
Ronalo K\’osewe.
This is a fun family restaurant that serves local delicious meals that are available at a fair price. Dig in as you listen to smooth tunes that will definitely add on to the sweetness of the meal. It also does take away food and has a bar inside.
14. Bomas of Kenya
This is a touristic village in Lang\’ata, Nairobi. It got its name Boma, which is a Swahili word for homestead because it displays traditional villages. It as well preserves, maintains, and promotes, rich and diverse cultural values of various tribal groups of Kenya. As you get to learn about the villages, get entertained by the amazing dancers who perform traditional dances of different communities of the country wearing the traditional costumes as well.
The place too has a restaurant that serves delectable well cooked traditional foods from Nyamachoma, mukimo, kienyeji greens, muthokoi among others at an affordable price.
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non-resident |
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Adult |
ksh200 |
ksh600 |
ksh1200 |
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Children(below 16years) |
ksh100 |
ksh400 |
ksh600 |
15. Take a nature walk at Oloolua Forest.
The Heart of Karen lies in its suburb! For short walks, hiking, jogging, and nature friendly exquisite picnics this is the place to do all that. This thick forest rambles through tick forest vines and indigenous trees and bushes. The beautiful sounds of the trickling water and chirping birds is what you expect to hear as you carry out your activities and later on meditate in the silence of nature at the Bamboo resting point. The early bird catches the warmth, get to see the beautiful species of birds as you take your morning walks with a pair of binoculars hanging around your shoulder and if lucky enough, you will spot the Sykes monkeys. Learning never stops the natural caves were used by the maumau during the colonial days.
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citizens |
residents |
non-residents |
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Adult |
ksh200 |
ksh400 |
ksh600 |
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Children |
ksh100 |
ksh200 |
ksh300 |
16. Jog in the Forest, Karura Forest.
Start your day with a morning jog to get physical, emotional and mental benefits as well as you inhale fresh air from the indigenous species of trees in the surrounding. Other activities in the forest includes; tree painting, bird watching, dog walking on leash, mountain biking, team building activities, sport and fitness among others. If you love learning more about nature, they got you as well they offer tour guide services who are well knowledgeable about the trees and bird species at length.
17. Cycle in the Forest, Karura Forest.
Get to hire mountain bikes at an affordable price carrying along your own water bottle that is environmentally friendly. Biking takes roughly 2 hours and bringing your squad along will be really fun along the ride.
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18. Go Picnicking, Michuki Memorial Park.
Even when it seems impossible to have a picnic site in a capital city, Nairobi has a relaxing picnic site set aside in courtesy of the Late Environmental minister George Michuki that is now managed by the Kenya forest service.
19. Go hiking, Ngong Hills.
Just 24 kilometers from the capital city lies this great hiking destination. The hiking experience takes approximately 5-6 hours that means its a whole day tour activity. The forest is known for hosting wild animals like the buffalo which might be seen when you are hiking. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and loose fitting clothes to have a humble time while doing the outdoor activities. Carry your bottle of water binoculars and a camera to capture every fun activity
20. See the city at an Eagle view, Kenyatta International Conference Center.
Walking in the streets of the capital city, Nairobi, all you see are the many buildings and lots of people and you wouldn’t\’t imagine how stunning the city really looks at an eagle view. At the top of Kenyatta International Conference, KICC,, get to enjoy a 360 degrees view of the city stretching all along the Nairobi national park and its surrounding. How cool is that?
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Opening Hours 0900hrs |
Closing Hours 1800hrs |
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Ksh 150 |
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ksh 400 |
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21. Go shopping for a souvenir, Maasai Market
This particular market is very special as most of the art work is done by work of hands by people who learn the skills just by seeing the other person from the beaded jewelry and interior decoration, shoes, clothes bags, paintings, wood cravings and many more. These market holds great culture of the famous Maasai community.
22. Do GP Karting, Kitengela
This thrilling place should be in your tour plan just for great times and bonding\’s with friends ad family. It may seem difficult if you have never tried but once you put on the uniform and helmet there is no turning back. Karting is simple and fun and gives you an opportunity to be competitive.
23. Ice skating at Panari
In one of the highly rated hotels in Kenya, just near the wilson Airport, Panari Hotel. Try out a different experience of ice skating. It is the first East Africa\’s first skating rink.
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