Cliff’s guidebook
Sightseeing
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The only national park within a capital city in the world, this would be an awesome experience for first time visitors to our motherland. Costs may vary depending on number of guests but for two persons, tours and travel companies may charge $70-$90 for a five-hour real safari (price includes pick-up and drop-off).
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Le Nairobi
Animal Orphanage RoadThe only national park within a capital city in the world, this would be an awesome experience for first time visitors to our motherland. Costs may vary depending on number of guests but for two persons, tours and travel companies may charge $70-$90 for a five-hour real safari (price includes pick-up and drop-off).
"Ngong" means "knuckles" in Maasai, a fitting name since these beautiful pointed green hills resemble the back of a fist facing the sky. They are a popular place to visit close to Nairobi and provide a welcome respite from the city heat. The hills are the peaks of a ridge overlooking the Great Rift Valley and many white settlers established their farms here in the early colonial days. Half-timbered houses and flowering gardens remain but seem more suited to southern England than Africa.
Several walking trails traverse the hills offering beautiful views of the valleys below. Wildlife is also visible in the area. Buffalo, gazelles, giraffes, bushbuck, the occasional klipspringer and troupes of baboons are often glimpsed grazing along the roadside. For Out of Africa fans, the grave of Denys Finch Hatton, the lover of famous Danish author, Karen Blixen, lies on the eastern slopes, graced by an obelisk and garden.
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Ngong Hills
"Ngong" means "knuckles" in Maasai, a fitting name since these beautiful pointed green hills resemble the back of a fist facing the sky. They are a popular place to visit close to Nairobi and provide a welcome respite from the city heat. The hills are the peaks of a ridge overlooking the Great Rift Valley and many white settlers established their farms here in the early colonial days. Half-timbered houses and flowering gardens remain but seem more suited to southern England than Africa.
Several walking trails traverse the hills offering beautiful views of the valleys below. Wildlife is also visible in the area. Buffalo, gazelles, giraffes, bushbuck, the occasional klipspringer and troupes of baboons are often glimpsed grazing along the roadside. For Out of Africa fans, the grave of Denys Finch Hatton, the lover of famous Danish author, Karen Blixen, lies on the eastern slopes, graced by an obelisk and garden.
Nature
The beautiful outdoors.
For friends of nature, Karura features some 50 km of nature trails for walking, running and biking (Bikes can be hired on the property for Kshs 500 for two hours). Going through these trails, through this serene environment with amazingly giant trees that would transport you to another realm, Karura forest offers peace of mind and calmness. Entry fees for non citizens costs Kshs 600 for adults and Kshs 300 for children.
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Karura Forest
For friends of nature, Karura features some 50 km of nature trails for walking, running and biking (Bikes can be hired on the property for Kshs 500 for two hours). Going through these trails, through this serene environment with amazingly giant trees that would transport you to another realm, Karura forest offers peace of mind and calmness. Entry fees for non citizens costs Kshs 600 for adults and Kshs 300 for children.
Wildlife
Opened in order to protect the endangered giraffe that is only found in the grasslands of East Africa, the sanctuary allows for guests to interact with the giraffes by allowing them to observe, hand-feed or even kiss the giraffes from a raised wooden structure, thus making for quite an experience to write home about and lasting pictures to show as well. This would be an especially memorable moment for kids who are favourites with the giraffes. The centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe, combines serious conservation with enjoyable activities. Costs for non-residents include Kshs 1500 for adults and Kshs 750 for children.
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Centre des Girafes
Duma RoadOpened in order to protect the endangered giraffe that is only found in the grasslands of East Africa, the sanctuary allows for guests to interact with the giraffes by allowing them to observe, hand-feed or even kiss the giraffes from a raised wooden structure, thus making for quite an experience to write home about and lasting pictures to show as well. This would be an especially memorable moment for kids who are favourites with the giraffes. The centre, which protects the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe, combines serious conservation with enjoyable activities. Costs for non-residents include Kshs 1500 for adults and Kshs 750 for children.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) Elephant Nursery in Nairobi National Park provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the DSWT. The Nursery provides the first stage in the hand-rearing and development of milk dependent baby elephants. Once they graduate from the Nursery, aged 2-3 years, the elephants move to one of the DSWT's Reintegration Centres in Tsavo East National Park, from where they will ultimately return to the wild.
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Pouponnière d'éléphants et de rhinocéros
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) Elephant Nursery in Nairobi National Park provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the DSWT. The Nursery provides the first stage in the hand-rearing and development of milk dependent baby elephants. Once they graduate from the Nursery, aged 2-3 years, the elephants move to one of the DSWT's Reintegration Centres in Tsavo East National Park, from where they will ultimately return to the wild.
Neighborhoods
After dark, Nairobi, in a flash, transforms itself into an energetic entertainment center point and busy modern day executives change their formal garments to delight in the bustling of the nightlife. In any case, who doesn’t cherish a night of romping and drinking after a long dragging week? Clubs are the perfect spot for this and you will never run shy of them in this city that scarcely rests. It’s about the night clubs in Westlands, Nairobi - Kenya, with good music, culinary magic and awesome ambience. Need to hit the dancefloor? Put on your brave face and make a beeline for any of these sizzling gathering spots for the best beverages, women's evenings and music.
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Westlands
After dark, Nairobi, in a flash, transforms itself into an energetic entertainment center point and busy modern day executives change their formal garments to delight in the bustling of the nightlife. In any case, who doesn’t cherish a night of romping and drinking after a long dragging week? Clubs are the perfect spot for this and you will never run shy of them in this city that scarcely rests. It’s about the night clubs in Westlands, Nairobi - Kenya, with good music, culinary magic and awesome ambience. Need to hit the dancefloor? Put on your brave face and make a beeline for any of these sizzling gathering spots for the best beverages, women's evenings and music.
Motorsports
There is nothing as fun as Motorsports, it’s really fun. There are a wide variety of thrill-seeking activities to indulge in at the venue. There’s also a restaurant and bar where you can wine and dine after racing. Take your friends and family and visit one of the most exciting entertainment places in Nairobi.
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GP Karting Ltd
Carnivore road off Langata Road. Racing CircuitThere is nothing as fun as Motorsports, it’s really fun. There are a wide variety of thrill-seeking activities to indulge in at the venue. There’s also a restaurant and bar where you can wine and dine after racing. Take your friends and family and visit one of the most exciting entertainment places in Nairobi.
Historic
One of Nairobi's top tourist attractions, the Karen Blixen Museum, at the foot of the Ngong Hills, is the former home of the famous namesake Out of Africa author. Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name, Isak Dinesen. She resided in the house from 1917 to 1931, where she ran a coffee plantation. Today, you can tour the well-preserved colonial farmhouse, a kitchen in a separate building, a coffee-drying plant in the woodland, and an agricultural college on the grounds. Furniture that belonged to Karen Blixen and her husband is on display, as well as photographs and books owned by Karen and her lover, Denys Finch Hatton. Enthusiastic guides bring the story of Karen Blixen and colonial Kenya to life.
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Musée Karen Blixen
Karen RoadOne of Nairobi's top tourist attractions, the Karen Blixen Museum, at the foot of the Ngong Hills, is the former home of the famous namesake Out of Africa author. Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name, Isak Dinesen. She resided in the house from 1917 to 1931, where she ran a coffee plantation. Today, you can tour the well-preserved colonial farmhouse, a kitchen in a separate building, a coffee-drying plant in the woodland, and an agricultural college on the grounds. Furniture that belonged to Karen Blixen and her husband is on display, as well as photographs and books owned by Karen and her lover, Denys Finch Hatton. Enthusiastic guides bring the story of Karen Blixen and colonial Kenya to life.
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Private transport may be advisable versus public.
Uber, Bolt and taxi's are easily accessible in any part of Nairobi and may offer guests the easiest and most convenient means of manoeuvring around Nairobi.
Phrases utiles
Some simple Swahili phrases
Hello: jambo/ hujambo
How are you?: habari gani?
Fine (response): nzuri
Goodbye: kwa heri/ kwa herini (more than one peson)
See you later: tutaonana
Nice to meet you: nimefurahi kukutana nawe
Good night: lala salama
Good morning: habari za asubuhi?
Yes: ndio
No: hapana
Thank you: asante
Please: tafadhali
OK: sawa
Excuse me: samahani
You're welcome: karibu
Can you help me?: tafadhali, naomba msaada
What is your name?: jina lako nani?
My name is: jina langu ni
Where are you from?: unatoka wapi?
Just a little bit: kidogo tu
I don't understand: sielewi
Friend: rafiki
Coutumes et culture
Glimpse of Kenya
The multifaceted culture of Kenya is expressed in different forms, ranging from its people and language, food, music and dance, art, artifacts, theatre and literature. Combined with other traditions, these forms of expression and lifestyle form an identity that is uniquely Kenyan. The Kenyan population is comprised of more than 40 ethnic groups. The Kenyan diet is comprised of foods rich in ethnic diversity. Popular staple foods include ugali, rice, bread, chapatti (a type of Indian bread), roast beef (nyama choma), chicken, goat, tilapia and an assortment of fresh vegetables and fruits.