>> Nairobi City Tour

DAY EXCURSIONS

NAIROBI CITY TOUR

A guided tour of Nairobi - a vibrant and bustling city, commences from the city center. The tour includes the colorful market and its surrounding bazaars, Parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference Center, Railway Museum and Nairobi University. The tour culminates in a visit to the National Museum: "the Finest Small Museum in Africa". It is well known for its wealth of display of local interest paleontology, tribal artifacts, paintings of late Joy Adamson, political history of Kenya, ornithological collections, multitude of stuffed game heads, casts of fish (even a whale skeleton) and the skeleton and fiberglass replica of 'Ahmed' - the famous elephant from Marsabit. Snakes and reptiles can be viewed in safety at the adjacent Snake Park.

This city tour takes you through the commercial and shopping centre of Nairobi. This vibrant and bustling city is a study in contrasts. Sleek skyrise buildings stand next to small stalls (dukas) made of corrugated iron. There are elegant shops selling international wares near the wonderful city bazaar with its bright tropical flowers and a tempting array of handicrafts from baskets and beads to soapstone and wooden carvings.

People of various races and cultures pass you on the streets. You will see the Parliament buildings and tour the National Museum which has been described as "The finest Small Museum in Africa" and is well known for it’s prehistoric exhibits and displays of tribal artifacts. You can view reptiles in safety at the adjacent snake park. Your tour concludes with a drive through a residential area of Nairobi.

Nairobi City Tour : This covers the City Market, Parliament Buildings, Railway Museum, and the National Museum, next to which is the Snake Park.

Hotels In The Green City Under The Sun:

These are just but some of the internationally accredited hotels situated in the capital city of Kenya

Nairobi Serena - 5 star

The hotel is situated within walking distance of most of the city amenities. It is a large and sophisticated international hotel, with all modern accommodation, communication and functions facilities. Spacious rooms on six floors, executive and state suites, two restaurants, five function rooms and a ballroom. Décor is based on Pan African themes from East, Central, West and Northern Africa. The reception, conference and meeting rooms on any format from three to 300 persons, with full business center back-up. Facilities include a swimming pool with all fresco dining, Maisha Health Club. Multi-channel TV (including CNN and BBC World Service) video and radio. The restaurants offer exceptional cuisine with Indian, Kenyan, Italian, Creole, French, seafood and ‘three continental themes’. The Mandhari is Nairobi’s leading a la carte restaurant.

Nairobi Safari Club - 5 star

The only all-suite hotel in heart of Nairobi City. All rooms are air-conditioned. The club has pool; sauna and gym two restaurants and a member’s only lounge.

The (New) Stanley Hotel:

Formerly known as New Stanley Hotel, this hotel has recently undergone a full renovation. The design concept takes on a Victorian theme with high ceilings and Old World charm while incorporating every comfort and luxury for the traveler of today. Hotel facilities include 225 luxurious rooms with private bath, shower, hand shower, hair dryer, 3 telephones, TV with 3 movie channels, individually controlled air-conditioning, double glazing, safe and mini-bar. The hotel has three restaurants, Valet service and 24 hour room service. There is a fully equipped health club with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool and daily fitness classes.

Holiday Inn - Mayfair - 3 star

Positioned close to the Westlands, a fast growing area of the Nairobi suburbs, this hotel is about 15 minutes drive from the city. The hotel still holds a lot of the 1930’s Mayfair. It has 174 rooms, a swimming pool, health club and a casino. They have a shuttle service bus to town on the hour.

Panafric Hotel - 4 star

Located ten minutes drive from the city center. All rooms are air-conditioned, and has a swimming pool & conference facilities.

Safari Park Hotel - 5 star

Situated the Nairobi suburbs, about 30 minutes from the city center the hotel is built on a 64-acre plot with beautiful landscaped gardens. It has 204 rooms, a large swimming pool, health club, tennis courts, casino, piano bar and a nightclub. They have shuttle services to the city.

Norfolk Hotel - 5 Star

Set within Nairobi, The Norfolk has impressed generation after generation of visitors with its unfailing high standards of service, luxurious style, hospitality and comfort. The Norfolk hotel offers a total of 266 beds. All bedrooms have private bathrooms with shower, mini-bar, television, radio and direct dial telephone. The Norfolk offers four impressive restaurants offering first class cuisine and three bars. For leisure activities they have a swimming pool, health club with fully equipped gym, saunas, steam rooms, aerobics classes and massage facilities, hair and beauty salon.

^ TOP

PREVIOUS

NEXT

 

[ ABOUT US ] - [ INFO ] - [ TRAVEL INFO ] - [ ANIMALS ] - [ PARKS ] - [ SAFARIS ] - [ EXCURSIONS ] - [ BOOKINGS ]

SITE MAP