Visit the Most Iconic Spots Around Nairobi: National Park & More

Nairobi is a city in Africa which has put a lot of efforts in conserving wildlife. It is the leading wildlife attraction destination in East Africa and Africa as well. It’s the only place where you will find national parks and game reserves located right at the heart of the beautiful city. You don’t want to miss all this. To make it happen, you must have a clear and definitive guide to these places and what they have to offer when you visit them. This guide will take you through some of the best destinations around Nairobi where you can experience the real Kenyan wildlife.

Nairobi Giraffe Centre

Although giraffes have been having various issues with their survival, most have been accommodated at a very secure place. Poaching has been diminishing the population of giraffes. However, through government efforts, Nairobi Giraffe Centre has made their survival possible. Be the first to come and experience the giraffes’ love and their way of living. They're known to be friendly, especially if you show them care. It's only here that you'll have a chance to feed and spend time with them. This can be fantastic if you love wild animals. The Giraffe Centre not only accommodates giraffes, but also other animals like impalas and bird species. The entrance fee is 2 USD for residents and 5 USD for foreigners.

Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park is the biggest in Africa and home to hundreds of animal and bird species. The park was set apart to take care of the animals as the urban region of Nairobi was developing in the early 1960s. Since then, the park has been a home for many wild animals such as lions, the big cats, buffalos, monkeys, elephants and a wide variety of birds. The entrance fee is 7 USD for international guests and 3 USD for local citizens.

Kenya National Archives

The building is located opposite Barclays Moi Avenue and Ambassadeur Hotel. It has been said that once you visit a place, make sure you learn from the people you find there. You can adopt their culture and ways of living. This will make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The National Archives is where you will learn about Kenyan culture and heritage. The building was set aside to preserve the Kenyan pride and uniqueness since independence. Kenyan fighters are well documented in special historic books and their monuments built and stored in this building. Kenyan tribes and customs are also documented in various books.