| Nairobi City Tour
This tour includes a drive through the city-in-the-sun, visiting
the stately Parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference
Centre and the colourful city market and its surroundings where
everything from tropical fruits & flowers and a tempting array
of authentic handicrafts from baskets and beads to soap stone and
wood carvings are on sale at a bargain price. Thereafter, a visit
to the National Museum: "the Finest Small Museum in Africa"
well known for its spell binding exhibits and displays of early
man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya. The tour concludes
with a drive through a residential area of Nairobi.
Bomas of Kenya
Numerous "bomas" (homesteads) reflecting Kenya's cocktail
of cultures have been re-created just a few kilometres from the
city centre for visitors to experience the traditional village life
of the People of Kenya. The highlight of this tour is the colorful
display of folk dances from various tribes performed in a splendid
arena.
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park is a unique and unspoilt wildlife haven within
sight of the city's skyline. Rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe,
lion and plenty of antelopes and gazelles can be seen roaming in
this open plains country with a section of highland forest as well
as stretches of broken bush country, deep, rocky valleys and gorges
with scrub and long grass.
Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Manor
The home of the pioneer coffee farmer, Karen Blixen - of "Out
of Africa" fame, is now preserved as a museum. A visit to this
museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and gain an
insight into this remarkable woman's life. Views of the Ngong Hills
can be admired from the beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum.
Thereafter, a short drive to the Giraffe Manor to feed Daisy, the
world famous Rothschild Giraffe that starred in the film "The
Last Giraffe". Also an opportunity to learn about the success
story of the once endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Orphan Animals & The African Butterfly Centre
Watch tiny orphans at their bath and learn how each one has to
be loved and brought up. Thereafter proceed towrds the Africa Butterfly
Research Centre.
The Carnivore Experience
The Carnivore is a gastronomic experience not to be missed. As
the name implies, it is famous for its mouth watering charcoal grilled
meat including wild game such as crocodile, zebra, eland and wildebeest
in addition to succulent lamb, beef, chicken and pork dishes all
roasted on skewers over a huge wood fire.
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