Nairobi City Description

Nairobi is a city, financial capital, administrative capital, province and the capital of Kenya. The main languages spoken here are Swahili and English.Its has been has been planted with police kiosks in throw away distances as means to increase security.. There are many churches, mosques and temples where people of different faiths go to worship. Restaurants serve almost every kind of food, from local dishes to the most exotic. Curries from India and Pakistan are very popular as is Chinese, Arabian and European cuisine. Nairobi has the modern technology.

Nairobi Walking City Tour Excursion (5 hours) Minimum Rate per person US$ 50

This Nairobi city tour excursion includes a tasty walk of the city-in-the-sun with a local guide's', where you have ample time for close photography, bargain and diversified shopping while visiting the stately Parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference Centre and the colorful Nairobi city market lift to the top of KICC to look at Nairobi skyline can be arranged) also are Visits to Kenya National archives & Watatu art gallery. Thereafter, a visit to the Snake park and National Museum: "the Finest Small Museum in Africa" well known for its spell binding exhibits and displays of early man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya also a close visit to the botanical garden . Top

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Nairobi driving City Tour Excursion (3 hours) Minimum Rate per person US$ 45

This is a short city tour in Nairobi that takes you through the Central Business District viewing the shopping center, City market, parliament buildings,Kenyatta International Conference Centre ( KICC) and the Railway station. After this, a brief tour to the snake Park and the National museum a short distance away from the central district.
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Half Day Excursion to Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Manor, Daphne Elephant Orphanage Minimum Rate per person US$ 70

A Nairobi excursion where you spend a wonderful half day at the historical Karen Blixen museum ( Out of Africa) and with giraffes and baby elephants! Visiting the Giraffe Manor and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

Karen blixen Museum

A Short tour to the home of the pioneer coffee farmer, Karen Blixen - of "Out of Africa" fame, is now preserved as a museum. A visit to this museum provides an opportunity to step back in time and gain an insight into this remarkable woman's life. Views of the Ngong Hills
can be admired from the beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum.

The Karen Blixen museum is one of a number of very interesting regional museums and archeological and prehistoric sites of the National museums of Kenya, and it continues to be an immensely popular tourist attraction with the same words ' I dreamt of Africa'

Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage where you come close to elephant calves! Daphne Sheldrick As part of the David Sheldrick Conservation Foundation rehabilitates baby elephants and other wildlife here at her home just outside of Nairobi National Park. These babies have lost their mothers to poaching, death, injuries, on getting lost in the wild or other tragedies. Daphne and her dedicated staff raise them to be released back into the wild when they are ready. Its worth visiting and see humanitarian care to the wildlife and the heart it takes to care. They charge a small entrance fees instead you can buy a souvenir or donate for the conservation.

Giraffe Manor

The Giraffe Manor Africa's pride of international celebrity. Since its founders, Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville, rescued a baby giraffe named Daisy from a heavily-poached area of western Kenya in 1974, their home has become a household name among wildlife lovers world-wide - and Daisy a star in her own right.

Today, Daisy's home has been opened to the world - and provides what is
felt is the very best place to begin or end your safari or if in a conference or transit it worth coming close to wildlife from the bustle of the city where you feed giraffes with your own hands and have the closest touch. Other animals includes the tortoise, warthog and a parrot.
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Program
Pick up at hotel or airport at 10.30am
Sheldrick Orphanage11am-12pm-Giraffe center
12-1.30pmKaren Blixen Museum1.30-3pm
rate Includes-Transport/all entrance feesOptional Lunch at Carnivore restaurant for 30USD

Nairob African Butterfly Center Excursion 3 hours Minimum Rate per person US$ 45

Butterfly Center in Kenya is the second world largest butterfly center after the main British Museum of Natural History in London. The butterfly center offers visitors a special informative and impressive excitement on butterflies rearing and their beauty with an added attraction offered to Eco-tourists .
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The main aim of the center is to create awareness of conservation of African butterflies and butterfly experts from all over the world will be able to do their research in the library there. Steve Collins,the founder named one butterfly in honour of Leaky, who once headed the Kenya Wildlife Services, as a sign of his service to conservation in Africa.

(This tour can be combined with any of the above day excursions)

Dalphine Sheldrick Orphanage Animals & The African Butterfly Center Minimum Rate per person US$ 55

Watch tiny orphans at their bath and being fed with milk and learn how each one has to be loved and brought up. Thereafter proceed towards the Africa Butterfly Research Center.

Bomas of Kenya (4 hours ) Minimum Rate per person US$ 50
A walk to the numerous "bomas" (homesteads) reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures have been re-created j for visitors to experience the traditional village life of the People of Kenya. The highlight of this tour is the colorful display of folk dances from various tribes performed in a splendid arena and acrobats

Nairobi National Park Day excursion (4 hours )Minimum Rate per person US$ 60

Nairobi National Park Kenya's first ever National park is a unique and unspoilt wildlife haven within sight of the city's skyline. Rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, lion and plenty of antelopes and gazelles can be seen roaming in this open plains country with a section of highland forest as well as stretches of broken bush country, deep, rocky valleys and gorges with scrub and long grass. Ornithologists catch with over 300 bird species including the Secretary bird, crowned cranes, vultures, peckers and many more
.NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK DAY Excursion Itinerary
.NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK DAY Excursion Itinerary
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MORNING OPTION

0700hrs: Pick up from location/locations to be advised.
0745hrs: Arrive at the Nairobi National park for the game drive/park Formalities.
0745hrs - 1100hrs: After the game drive spend some time at the Safari Walk.
1200hrs: : East Africa Shuttles and Safaris Driver /Tour guide staff will then drop you off at a location of your choice within the city or Optional Lunch at carnivore restaurant for 30USD per person
AFTERNOON OPTION
0400hrs: Pick up from location/locations to be advised.
1445hrs: Arrive at the Nairobi National park for the game drive/park Formalities.
1445hrs - 1700hrs: After the game drive spend some time at the Safari Walk.
1800hrs: : East Africa Shuttles and Safaris Driver /Tour guide staff will then drop you off at a location of your choice within the city or Optional Dinner at carnivore restaurant for 30USD per person

Drop at airport is additional 20USD but Rail station no extra charge

Nairobi Carnivore Experience Kenya A Carver at Carnivore The Charcoal Grill Pit Ranked among the top 50 Restaurants in the world, the world famous Carnivore is a must for anyone who loves Barbeque. This is a Barbeque with a difference in that not only do they serve your normal beef, pork and chicken but Game meat as well. Giraffe, Gnu, Zebra, Crocodile, Hartebeest and Ostrich are some of the specials that you will find on the menu. The meat is Barbequed on a huge charcoal BBQ right at the entrance to the restaurants. The meat comes with special sauces which are Carnivores secret. Carnivore is an all you can eat restaurant and you are guaranteed very good wining and dining.www.eastafricashuttles copyright material
Drinks are charged separate but all food and deserts are included in the price. Enjoy the carnivore experience either for lunch or dinner.
Lunch starts at 1pm while dinner is served from 7pm. We allow adequate time her to sample all the excellent cuisine on offer. The tour runs for 2 hrs. You will be talking about it for a long time to come!!
The restaurant is voted as one of the top 50 best restaurants in the world. It's recommended for dinner at start or end of your safari or a treat out from your hotel. A wide variety of vegetarian dishes are also available. Don't afford to miss!!!!'Africa's Greatest Eating Experience'.

Carnivore Restaurant Lunch/Dinner time table as follows
Lunch-1230hrs -14.00hrs
Dinner18.30hrs to 2130hrs
Drop off at airport extra by 20USD
The rate of 45USD includes waiting by the driver

The Nairobi panari hotek Restaurant Near Nairobi airport When going to airport sample your last dinner for 10 minutes driveMinimum Rate per person US$ 70

Panari hotel is perfectly situated JKIA . It's the only restaurant near teh Nairobi airport where you can have your candle lit dinner near airport avoinding traffic jam.

Dinner at Nyama Choma Ranch at Safari Park Hotel Naorbi Minimum Rate per person US$ 45

Here, charcoal barbequed meat is prepared in the true African way and your choice of meat will expertly be carved onto your sizzling plate until you say stop. A wide selection of vegetarian dishes, salads and desserts is also available. The fabulous "Safari Park Cats" entertain you as you dine and watch their unique and tantalizing blend of African/Western cabaret all combined with Mount Kilimanjaro background stage that leaves you with an African feeling.

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Lake Nakuru day trip excursion outside NairobiMinimum Rate per person US$ 180
Lake Nakuru Natational Park Express is a full day trip to the rift Valley escarpment, 160kms from Nairobi. Lunch is taken before an afternoon game drive. On return journey there is stop at Lake Naivasha where bird watchers will delight in the fanstastic array of birdlife among the acacia trees
.NAKURU DAY TRIP ITINERARY
0600hrs: Pick-up at different places depending on location.
0700hrs: Depart Nairobi for Nakuru National park www.eastafricashuttles copyright material
1000hrs: Arrive at the Nakuru National park and proceed for a 2hr game drive. 1230hrs: Enjoy lunch at the Sarova Lionhill Lodge OR Lake Nakuru Lodge with ample time to relax.
1430hrs: Afternoon game drive commences and runs for 1 hr.
0530hrs: Depart Nakuru National park for Nairobi.
1830hrs: Arrive in Nairobi and be dropped off at a location of your choice within the city.

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