Nairobi (taken from the maasai tribe word nyrobi meaning place of cool waters.) and also
known as the green city in the sun and the safari capital of the world, has an unofficial
population of approximately 4 million people. Started in may 1899 as an artificial settlement
created by the European builders of the east African railway, located at’ mile 327’ from the
coast. Easily the largest city in East Africa, Nairobi is also the youngest, most modern, the
heist and (at 1700 m) and the fastest growing. It is considered one of the most prominent
cities in Africa (fourth largest) housing many multinational companies and organizations, the
only city in Africa hosting 2 UN permanent offices i.e. UN Habitat and UNHCR. Today, Nairobi
is cosmopolitan city attracting different ethnicities and nationalities.
Places of interest around the city.
a. Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
b. Dedan Kimathi Monument.
c. Tom Mboya Monument.
d. Ngong Hills.
e. Nairobi National Park – Nairobi is the only city hosting a park in the World.
f. Nairobi Animal Orphanage.
g. Uhuru Park (independence grounds).
h. Central park.
i. Sheldrick Elephant orphanage – Touch, feel and feed baby orphaned babies.
j. National archives – Africa’s best collections of Heritage and artifacts gallery.
k. Giraffe centre.
l. Nairobi Arboretum.
m. Ostrich Farm – Ride, feel, feed and eat an African ostrich delicacies.
n. Bomas of Kenya – Traditional African homes and Culture.
o. Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park and Botanical gardens.
p. Nairobi Gallery – built in 1913.
q. Karen Blixen Museum.
r. African Heritage.
s. Maasai Market – open air market selling African handicrafts, jewellery and souvenirs
like beaded jewellery, batiks, baskets, sculptures, and paintings.
• NAIROBI Cuisine and Restaurants.
a. The Carnivore Nairobi – Internationally acclaimed for meat specialty.
b. Chinese and Japanese oriental cuisine restaurants.
c. Continental Cuisine restaurants.
d. French cuisine restaurants.
e. Italian cuisine restaurants.
f. Indian cuisine restaurants.
g. Arabian cuisine restaurants.
1. KENYA SAFARI AND EXCURSIONS.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
• Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
• Transportation in a private chauffeur driven custom made safari minivan or a 4 X 4
land cruisers while on the safari quoted separately.
• Services of a professional Englishspeaking driver-guide, game viewing drives and parks
entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
• Complimentary 1500 ml mineral water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
• All meet and greet services.
• All arrival and departure transfers.
• 24 hours stand-by contact number.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• Exclusive use of the vehicle.
• All park entrance fees.
• Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
• On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars,
cool box and fire extinguisher.
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
• All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
• Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Budget approx. $
2.00 – $ 5.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $
5.00 – $ 10.00 per person per day for driver-guides).
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
• Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
• Laundry services.
• Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
• Visa fees
• Optional flying Doctors Insurance cover throughout the safari that can be arranged
upon request.
