Nairobi National Museum
Nairobi National Museum The National Museum of Kenya opened in 1930 as a place for local naturalists to collect and display their specimens. But in 2005, the museum doors closed and the once archaic structure got a much-needed facelift. Today, it houses more than mere evidence of Kenya’s unique fl
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Situated at an altitude of 1884 meters, Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya located around 100 kilometers northwest of Nairobi and near the town of Naivasha (formerly East Nakuru). The lake is part of the Great Rift Valley and its name comes from the Maasai word, Naiposha – w
Kibera
Kibera Despite its reputation for being one of Africa’s leading hubs for urban development, there are still pockets of Nairobi, like the area known as Kibera, where residents do not have access to basic city services, like electricity or running water. Kibera, the largest slum not only in Nairobi,
Kenyatta International Conference Center
Kenyatta International Conference Center The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) is a 28-story building located in the central business district of Nairobi. At 105 meters tall, the KICC is the third tallest building in Kenya and is used for national and international conferences and ex
August 7 Memorial Park
August 7 Memorial Park On Aug. 7, 1998, at the corner of Moi Avenue and Haile Selassie Avenue in Nairobi, what was then the United States Embassy was blown up in a terrorist attack, causing 218 deaths and thousands of injuries. The August 7 Memorial Park opened on the same date in 2001 as a tribut
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park Though forming one contiguous stretch of land, Tsavo is split into two entities either side of the main Nairobi-Mombasa road. Tsavo East National Park is the larger of the two, and is famed for its huge numbers of elephants that gather at the Galana River and wander across the
Lamu Island
Lamu Island Much of Lamu Island, just off Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, is made up of dunes, with the occasional fertile oasis providing relief. But the chief attraction is the fascinating port town, also called Lamu. Step back in time in this UNESCO World Heritage site, a maze of winding lanes line
Kakamega Forest
Kakamega Forest Kakamega Forest is what remains of the mighty Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once spanned across central Africa, from east to west. It’s situated in western Kenya, near the border of Uganda and around 350 kilometers from Nairobi city.The Kakamega rainforest is particularly famous
Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park
Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park The fast-paced streets of Nairobi buzz with an energy unique to the capital. But this constant bustle can be exhausting. Green grassy fields and scenic city views at Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park provide a welcome respite from the chaos and offer visitors a place to slow
Kenyan National Archives
Kenyan National Archives Visitors to the Kenyan National Archives will find its name only somewhat accurate. Sure, it houses an expansive collection of documents on almost any area of government. But it’s also home to two huge galleries, which showcase pre-colonial artifacts and the largest collec
Karen Blixen Museum
Karen Blixen Museum Better known by her pen name, Isak Dinesen, Karen Blixen is the woman behind the colonial-era love story Out of Africa. Her historic farm, located at the foot of the Ngong Hills just outside Nairobi, was the setting for her timeless story of a broken marriage, cross-cultural ro
Elsamere Conservation Park
Elsamere Conservation Park One of several private conservancies in Kenya, the Elsamere Conservation Park is located on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley.Its here that conservationist Joy Adamson nurtured some of her orphaned big cats -- including the most famous: Elsa. This or
Kazuri Beads Factory
Kazuri Beads Factory Kazuri Beads is a fair trade success story in Nairobi that dates back to 1975, when it was founded. Kazuri was the brainchild of Lady Susan Wood, who was born to English parents in Africa. She began with two local women who made ceramic beads by hand – the word “kazuri” means
Giraffe Center
Giraffe Center This 120-acre conservation center in the heart of Kenya’s largest city provides a natural breeding ground for one of Africa’s most graceful animals. As part of a concerted effort to increase numbers for these endangered species, giraffe calves are bread, born and raised in this prot
Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya The volcanic peak which gave Kenya its name is second only to Kilimanjaro among Africa’s highest points. Not surprisingly it is predominantly hiking and climbing which draw people to the Mount Kenya National Park, with routes to match all abilities from keen first-timer to seasoned pro
Great Rift Valley
Great Rift Valley The Rift Valley provides some of Kenya’s most dramatic scenery, with sheer cliffs, algae-rich lakes and desert expanses dotted here and there with fertile farming land. Apart from famous flamingo hotspot Lake Nakuru National Park, there are a number of nature reserves, including
Poachers’ Lookout
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St Peters Church
North of the city centre.
Church
A landmark church in Eldoret.
Mosque
One of Kisumus landmark mosques.
