Nairobi
Modern Nairobi is still the safari capital of the Africa, but the modern world has quickly caught up with the city. A frontier town no more, Nairobi has become one of Africa’s largest, and most interesting cities. The city has a boundless energy, and is thriving place where all of human life can be found. This is a place of great contrasts where race, tribe and origin all become facets of a unique Nairobi character. The city has not lost its sense of the past, with an excellent museum and the historical home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, open to visitors.
Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park, 113 square kms of plains, cliffs and forest. The park is home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe and more. Rhino, cheetah, and a large number of lions are all found here, living wild within 20 minutes of the centre of town. Further out of town, the spectacular 27m deep 'Fourteen Falls' waterfalls at Thika are perfect for a scenic day trip. Nearby Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, is centred around an imposing 2,146m mountain.
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Suggested Accommodation
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House of Waine
An attractive boutique hotel in the outskirts of Nairobi, the recently converted House of Waine retains much of the charm and appearance of an elegant country manor and sits in an exclusive and peaceful residential setting. In leafy surroundings, the 11 rooms are individually and exquisitely furnished and the service provided throughout the hotel is friendly and highly personalised. A private retreat, the location is very convenient for many of Nairobi's attractions whilst benefiting from the quiet setting away from the centre. It blends gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa and has an enviable reputation for fine cuisine, served in a variety of attractive settings around the property.
Norfolk Hotel
The Norfolk was expanded in 1999 and subsequently renovated in time for its centennial, which it celebrated in 2004. The hotel offers accommodation in 168 guest rooms and suites, has three conference rooms, a heated outdoor swimming pool, health club with gym, sauna and steam room, beauty salon, book shop and gift shops. The hotel is still the traditional starting point for safaris and the Lord Delamere Terrace is modern Nairobi's most famous meeting place, where drinks and light meals are served continuously from morning until midnight.
Giraffe Manor
The Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally hosted, small and exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of giraffe. The Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of welcoming accommodation, highly trained and friendly staff, as well as one of Nairobi's finest kitchens. Travellers from all over the world now make The Giraffe Manor part of their East African safari, the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing the giraffe over the breakfast table and at the front door. There are six fully furnished luxurious bedrooms at The Giraffe Manor, each with its own bathroom. The Master and Giraffe Room together make for excellent family accommodation.
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