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Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Nairobi, Kenya
Known as the safari capital of Africa, Nairobi is an energetic, modern city that serves as a fascinating introduction to both wildlife and nightlife. Music clubs pulse with life, shops and markets bustle, and a mélange of restaurants will tempt your palate in this former Maasai watering hole. Top sights include the Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre and the black rhinos of Nairobi National Park. The compact city center is safe to walk in and taxis make other areas accessible.
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1. Explorer Kenya
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 952 reviews
We offer safari holidays in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. With over 15 years of experience we will help you arrange for a memorable safari holiday.
2. Maji Magic
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Maji Magic is Nairobi's latest watersports attraction for all to enjoy and home to Africa's first-ever Aquapark. Explore the course, scale the obstacles, and race against friends and family. If you are looking for more adventure, then come try your hand and Stand Up Paddleboarding or kayaking. For something more mellow our electric bumper boats will be operational soon! Whatever your level there is something for everyone at Maji Magic.
3. Nairobi National Park
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4.5 based on 3,321 reviews
Noble black rhinos are the highlight of this amazing park, Kenya’s first national park and a local treasure.
Reviewed By nualap2014
As you travel through Nairobi National Park's 45 square miles, you'll find it hard to believe that you are in a modern city. The city's skyline in the distance, is the only reminder. The park is teeming with wildlife, all protected by aircraft overhead and discreet armed guards. You can expect to see lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes and many others animals and birds, roaming in the grassy plains under the occasional acacia tree. If you don't have time for a full scale safari, when you visit Kenya you'll be glad you visited Nairobi National Park.
4. All Saints Cathedral
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
5. Giraffe Centre
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4.5 based on 5,125 reviews
It is a place that seeks to secure our environment. Our main work is to carry out environment conserving initiatives. The care for giraffes that are endangered is one of the conservation activities that we do.
Reviewed By travelwithshreya - Phitsanulok, Thailand
Giraffe center is the best sanctuary for the rare Rothschild giraffe. Giraffe Center is a breeding, research, and conservation center where you can learn about Rothschild giraffes and get the opportunity to feed giraffes.
6. Ngong Hills
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4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By frugaltrotter_ke - Nairobi, Kenya
The Trip is Fun. If you want to just see the turbines, do not go all the way to Corner Baridi, just drive up to the Turbines...But where is the fun in that? Turbines are boring. Go for the Hike. Entrance Fee is KES. 200 per adult head. Do not Bring kids for the hike, you will curse them after the first hill. Carry Snicker Bars and Water, not Soda and Crisps/biscuits. Have Light Sweaters even on a sunny day. It gets quite windy once you get to the Highest Point (hill 4). DO NOT be misled, there are more than 7 Hills and Serious Climbs and Descents. Have light sShoes with good grip and Start off Early. Around 10am is the best time to start the hike when the sun isn't beating down on you too hard. With a good pace and no breaks, it will take you 3 hours from Corner Baridi to The Turbines. There’s no need for armed escort if you are a group of more than 5. Carry loose change to buy beads from local kids and support them. Quite friendly little fellas. If you have vertigo, stick close to your partners, there are some places you will wish you never went for the hike. The Views are breath taking along the way. When Starting off, use the phone masts as markers or targets. There are no directions once you pass the check-in gate. Do not try to use maps me or those fancy hiking apps...waste of phone battery. Speaking of Phones, Carry a Good Camera. There may be Buffaloes along the way but do not stop to ogle at them, they don't like it. Keep Moving. DO NOT LITTER THE FOREST.
7. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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4.5 based on 6,533 reviews
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) Elephant Nursery in Nairobi National Park provides a safe haven to orphaned baby elephants rescued by the DSWT. The Nursery provides the first stage in the hand-rearing and development of milk dependent baby elephants. Once they graduate from the Nursery, aged 2-3 years, the elephants move to one of the DSWT's Reintegration Centres in Tsavo East National Park, from where they will ultimately return to the wild.
Reviewed By marianne333607 - New Jersey, United States
What a wonderful elephant orphanage,also home to an 11 year old blind rhino!!Hearing the narrator talk about each elephant's history and seeing them romp and play was a memorable experience.What a joy!!!!!!
8. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By kaypasa55
It is very peaceful and attractive here..... I was inspired to read her fascinating book, Out of Africa, on my return flights back the United States... lots of insights into the peoples and nature around Nairobi during the colonial period of the early 1900's.
9. Nairobi Gallery
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By carlyep_12 - Portland, United States
Housed in a former (Colonial) government office/ private home this personal collection of a Kenyan official (pictured with Ladybird Johnson in a photo) packs a wallop. Practically across the street from the Nairobi Serena Hotel.
10. Brown's Cheese Factory & Farm
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
If you love cheese, Brown's Cheese Tasting Room is for you. We offer a unique foodie experience, just west of Nairobi. Brown's has been making cheese in Kenya for over 30 years, and we now invite guests to come to our facility to see how cheese is made, sample several varieties, and enjoy a delicious lunch sourced entirely from our organic garden. A typical visit to Brown's starts with a welcome drink and snack, followed by a cheesemaking demonstration by your host. This is followed by a tour of our production facility, with the highlight visiting one of our cheese caves, and seeing thousands of cheese maturing using traditional methods. After the tour, we sit down for our cheese tasting. We know that traditionally the cheese course is served after the meal, but we're cheese people and believe it is best enjoyed with a blank palette and an empty stomach! We taste 8-10 of our handcrafted cheeses, along with homemade crackers, breads, chutneys, plus our carefully selected house wines. We finish with a seasonal light lunch, typically consisting of soups, salads, and flatbreads, followed by dessert and coffee. Kids will love exploring the garden and animals, and even milking a cow. Our tasting room is open Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays, but reservations are strictly required. Plan ahead, as Saturdays can be booked many weeks in advance. We look forward to introducing you to the wide variety of delicious cheeses crafted by Brown's.
Reviewed By 454sunnyb - Nairobi, Kenya
Browns Village Market - One of the things that will always keep me going back to this beautiful place is there grilled cheese. i have tried many but this particular one that i had was the best that i have had in this side of Africa! .It was a smoked chicken sandwich, i was hesitant to try but Muthoni recommended and assured me that i will love it. She made it according to my liking i wanted it spicy and more cheesy and I must say. It was the best chicken sandwich I have ever had, and comes with fresh home made chips! Awesome and a must try for 7 usd!! Fresh bread , Fresh cheese, freshly made with a smile ! Well recommended!
