Famous cities

Nairobi is the principal and capital city of Kenya. The name Nairobi comes from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nyorobi", which means "a place of cool waters". It is also generally known as the "Green City in the Sun." Nairobi is the most densely inhabited city in East Africa, with an estimated city population of over million inhabitants and is currently the 4th largest city in Africa.
Nairobi started simply as a depot stop on the East African Railway constructed from Mombasa to Kampala, Uganda. As the railroad developed, so did Nairobi and before long it was the administrative center of operations of the British Protectorate. In those early days the overnight trains ran from Nairobi going east to Mombassa or west to Kampala. The East African Railway is no more since it was broken up in the 1970's but Nairobi is still the main tourist doorway city to East Africa. Today's Nairobi boasts a population of over 3 million people and it is one of the most contemporary cities in sub-Sahara Africa.
Today, the Nairobi's skyline is dominated by ultra-modern high rise buildings and is a tourism and commercial hub. Nairobi is now a vibrant city with a mix of races and cultures, providing the visitor with several sightseeing options such as museums, a national park, golf courses, world-class hotels and resorts, stylish restaurants and posh night clubs. Nairobi can now be confidently described as a lively, interesting and pleasant cosmopolitan city. Its central business district is a great place to tune into modern urban African life.

The Kenya National Museum

The Kenya National Museum is located within Nairobi City and is an excellent place to visit while in the city. The museum is famous the Leakey prehistoric artefacts plus some of Kenya's best preserved tribal artefacts that date back hundreds of years. Other sights within the museum include well preserved birds, butterflies, wildlife remains and snakes.

The Cultural Bomas of Kenya

Boma means house or homestead and Bomas of Kenya here simply means tribes of Kenya. There are over 40 ethinic tribes in Kenya and it is at Bomas of Kenya where you can learn about the traditional way of life of each of these tribes. A walk to the numerous "bomas" (homesteads) reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures have been re-created 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.

The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage where you come close to elephant calves! Daphne Sheldrick As part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies. Daphne and her dedicated staff raise them to be released back into the wild when they are ready. Its worth visiting and see humanitarian care to the wildlife and the heart it takes to care. They charge a small entrance fees instead you can buy a souvenir or donate for the conservation

The Carnivore Restaurant Experience

The Carnivore Gourmet Experience also described as 'Meat Eaters Paradise' or Africa's Greatest Eating Experence! The restaurant is voted as one of the top 50 best restaurants in the world. It's recommended for dinner at start or end of your safari or a treat out from your hotel. Carnivore is a 'must visit' for anyone who loves Barbeque. This is a Barbeque Restaurant with a difference in that not only do they serve your normal beef, pork and chicken but Game meat as well!!!. Gazelle, Giraffe, Gnu, Zebra, Crocodile, Hartebeest and Ostrich are some of the specials that you will find on the menu. The meat is roasted on a huge charcoal BBQ right at the entrance to the restaurant. The meat comes with special sauces which are Carnivore's secret. Carnivore is an 'eat to your full' restaurant and you are guaranteed very good wining and dining.