NAIROBI

Nairobi has held on to her most treasured of finery, managing to combine it artfully with the more contemporary style she has acquired over the years.

Nairobi ‘s wide and open space will transport you back to a time when Africa was untouched, and then rushes you back to the modern world within minutes.

Nairobi has accommodation options to suit every pocket, from 5-star luxury hotels and exclusive boutique hotels, to more budget-friendly hotels.

Camping and picnic sites can all be found in and around the city. Traditional artefacts and souvenirs can be found alongside modern art in the many galleries and curio shops around the city.There are several open-air markets around the city, where shoppers can find a wide and stunning array of handicrafts, jewellery and souvenirs.

The Maasai Markets operate on different days of the week. There are several items available like; beaded jewellery, batiks, baskets, sculptures, paintings etc.

Maasai Market days and locations are:

Tuesdays - Westgate Shopping Centre, Upper Car Park
Wednesday – Capital Centre on Mombasa Road
Fridays – Village Market in Gigiri
Saturdays – Nairobi law Court Grounds in the City Centre
Sundays – Safari Park Hotel on Thika Road and Yaya Centre, Hurlingham

Where to visit

National museum

The Nairobi Gallery, formerly the old Provincial Commissioner’s office, recently opened its doors to the public for the first time.As you walk around Nairobi, you will notice many buildings dating backto colonial times, some of which have been officially gazetted for protection as monuments.They are now home to businesses such as banks and hotels in the Central Business District

The National Museum has recently undergone extensive renovation and its captivating historical exhibits have been lovingly restored and placed in new modern spaces. Situated on Museum Hill Road, just five minutes away from the city centre, the museum is home to an extensive ornithological collection, geology gallery and prehistoric gallery tracing the evolution of the earth and mankind. The snake park, which shares a compound with the museum, is a living exhibit of all the indigenous species of reptiles to be found in Kenya.

The fourth and newest park is the Memorial Park, standing where the former Us embassy stood. It is located in the CBD. The park was built in honour of the hundreds of victims who lost their lives during the 7 August 1998 terrorist bombing that occurred at the site.
Bomas of KenyaBomas of Kenya

The Bomas of Kenya is located in the outskirts of the city, one kilometre from the Animal orphanage and the Nairobi National Park.

Visitors are treated to exciting traditional music and dances. you can also view traditional homesteads of the various Kenyan communities and also sample traditional dishes from the different tribes to get a taste of Kenya’s culture.

The Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, ostrich Park and Mamba Village are all located in Karen all within 20 minutes walk of each other.