Holiday in Kenya – Top Three Things to Do in Nairobi

 The thriving capital city of Kenya, Nairobi packs a lot when it comes to attractions as well as experiences. Stretching from stunning natural beauty to well-preserved heritage and appealing modernism to Kenya’s best wildlife attractions, the city justly defines diversity. Quite naturally, the capital is not just a transit point for tourists buying tickets to sojourn Kenya, but has become a much-sought after tourist spot with an array of exciting attractions to keep arrivals engaged and entertained.  Here are top three most enthralling experiences they can have in Nairobi!

Wildlife Trail at Nairobi National Park

Have you ever seen a lion, in its natural habitat, and a skyscraper in just one gaze? Come to Nairobi National Park and you can surely fulfil your fancy! About 7kms from Nairobi city centre, this park features an extremely rich wildlife. Besides a number of animal species including lions, rhinos, tigers, elephants and giraffes, tourists on wildlife trails in the park can spot many endangered species of birds and reptiles. ‘Game drives’ and ‘safari walks’ are also found in abundance. Its close proximity to a city makes it all the more special attraction for tourists visiting Nairobi.

Learn About Kenyan History at Nairobi National Museum

Founded in 1910, Nairobi National Museum has been a great place to discover rich cultural heritage of Kenya. The museum exhibits a great collection of artefacts depicting a lot about country’s history, culture and palaeontology. A hefty collection of stuffed birds is also quite impressive and lives up to your money spent on entry tickets for the museum. A beautiful garden and many eateries allure many locals and tourist to enjoy picnic with family or friends. 

    

Buy Some Souvenirs to Take Them Home

Unlike rest of Kenya, Nairobi offers unique handcrafts to take home. From upscale stores to old bustling markets; the city has no dearth of avenues where shopaholics can shop to their heart’s content and make the most of the money spent on tickets to board flights landing in Nairobi. Head to Utamaduni Craft Centre in Karen and shop the exquisite range of souvenirs. A dozen of shops here sell a variety of traditional crafts, ceramics, cloth and more. Marula Studio is another popular place where you can buy wood carvings, Maasai beaded necklaces and baskets at reasonable rates.