Nairobi is one of the most interesting and magnificent cities of Africa known for marvelous sightseeing with energetic and tireless people. It is the heart of Kenya's economic, administrative and cultural activities. This city is also one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Besides manufacturing, tourism has also become one of the major strengthening factors of the economy of Nairobi. This city offers the best facilities that one could find in entire Africa.
The city of Nairobi is popularly known as 'the Safari Capital of the World' or 'Green City in the Sun' as it offers a range of exotic wild creatures and miles of dense forests. Entire city exhibits a Mosques, Churches and Temples making it one of the diverse and multicultural cities of Africa. The city derived its name from the word Maasai which means 'cool water'.
Nairobi offers a range of must visit attractions but the person visiting the city would not afford to miss some mind tickling attractions that include Nairobi National Park, Nairobi National Museum, The Bomas of Kenya, Karen Blixen Museum, Uhuru Park and many more to add to the list of attractions.
Nairobi National Park is a magnificent site located just around seven kilometers from downtown area of Nairobi. This park is ideal hide out for most of the wonderful wild creatures, birds and varied flora. This park will never disappoint you as it has a lot to offer. One can expect to catch the glimpses of majestic wild creatures such as lions, rhinoceros, leopards, cheetahs and many other animals.
The national park is stretched over an area of about thirty thousand acres comprising grassy plains, canyon and dense forests.
The park also accommodates a Rhino Sanctuary that is one of its kinds. This is the best place to watch black rhino. The population of this animal has gone down considerably but due to conservation parks like rhino sanctuary there population has grown up. This park is also a great place to spot some of the most exquisite migratory and permanent species of birds. The park is home to around five hundred species turning it into a paradise for bird watchers.
National Museum is one of the must visit places in Nairobi known for exhibiting the relics and artifacts of cultural and natural history. The exhibition of the museum includes prehistoric artifacts, fossils from Lake Turkana, hundreds of stuffed birds and animals along with some marvelous displays from tribal groups of Kenya.
The stuffed birds that are on exhibition range right from tiny hummingbirds to eagles. One can also find a very interesting collection of stuffed mammals exhibiting life size giraffe, elephant, zebra etc. The museum also exhibits a restaurant at ground floor from where one can catch the great views of the beautiful jungle.
The nightlife scenario in the city caters in different ways and there is something for everyone. Entire city is full of lively and exciting venues that offer drinks and dance with a great dose of music. Some of the must stop bars include The Lord Delamere Terrace Bar and Zanze Bar situated at Moi Avenue which is a great top-floor bar that offers cheap food and a variety of drinks. These bars and clubs generally remain busy on weekends so please kindly make a note of it.
