Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. Below are some destinations that stand out as fun destinations to visit in Nairobi:
- The Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC)
- Nairobi Safari Walk
- Giraffe Centre
- Ostrich riding
- GP Karting
- Nairobi National Park
The Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC)
Located in the central business district, KICC is one of the oldest and tallest buildings known in the city. It stands out as the city’s icon. With a height of 100 meters, the beauty of Nairobi’s skylines from this altitude is unequaled.
From this view, one can see most parts of the city, the roads, and the parks. You may choose to visit to hang out and take photos or even for managed grouped activity. The KICC management allows visitors to access the rooftop daily from 9 am till 8 pm on weekdays and the same time till 6 pm on weekends. A visit to this breathtaking site is worth trying.
Charges Citizens: 150, Non-Citizens: 400
Nairobi Safari Walk
This is the closest place you can ever experience nature. Its raised wooden boardwalks allow for uninterrupted views of the wild animals. The safari walk showcases Kenya’s parks and reserves that allow visitors to discover what they can expect to see across the country. While here, you can witness a rich sample of wildlife, including the rare Bongo white rhino, albino zebras, big cats, antelopes, and primates.
The destination is also home to some150 species of local trees. Some of the key features include three major ecosystems: wetlands, savanna variety of mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds. It would be particularly useful to bring drinking water, picnic items, binoculars, and a camera to capture those amazing moments.
Charges:
Citizens: 430 Kshs, Non-Citizens: 600 Kshs
Giraffe Centre
The Giraffe Centre is located in Langata, 20 km from Nairobi’s CBD. The center was established to protect the endangered giraffes endemic to the grasslands of East Africa. The center is a great place to hang out with family and friends as you feed the giraffes, which are so friendly.
Just opposite the entrance to the center sits a beautiful nature trail where you could go bask and relax away from the business of life.
Charges:
Citizens Adults:400 Kshs, kids: 300 Kshs
Ostrich Riding
This would be a fun, interesting activity that you can definitely have memories of for a lifetime. You could head down to the Maasai Ostrich farm, and for a fee of $8, you gain entry into the farm, a tour of the facility with your tour guide, and a chance to ride an ostrich.
The farm is also furnished with hotels. The restaurants that offer amazing ostrich dishes, in case you get hungry from all the riding and farm tours, you could chew down on the ostrich meat. How convenient is that!
Charges: 800 Kshs
GP Karting
Situated 21 km from Nairobi city off Langata road, GP karting is an amazing location to spark your adrenaline. With the entry fees starting from 900 shillings, you get to drive a Go-kart around the racing circuit.
The charge per session includes an overall and a helmet, and you will be taken through a brief instructive course before embarking on the real excitement of hitting the racetrack.
Guess what? You don’t have to be a good driver for this unforgettable experience! The best part about Go-karting is an all-inclusive family event where kids as young as six can participate.
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi National Park (at 117 square kilometers, one of Africa’s smallest) boasts plentiful wildlife that may be seen against a backdrop of city skyscrapers and planes landing—it’s one of the only national parks on the planet that borders a capital city. Surprisingly, the animals appear unfazed by the situation.
Nairobi National Park is a Kenyan national park located 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) south of Nairobi. It was founded in 1946. Three sides are guarded, but the open southern boundary allows migrating species to walk freely between the park and the nearby Kitengela plain.
The Park is home to the world’s densest black rhino population (more than 50).
Charges:
Citizens: 430 Kshs, Non-Citizens: 4300 Kshs
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