Nairobi

Nairobi is the capital of, and the largest city in Kenya. Founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway, the town quickly grew into the center of the colony’s coffee and tea industry, and a major hub for international business. The name Nairobi is derived from the Maasai phrase, “Enkare Nairobi” which translates to a “place of cool waters.”

Some of the key sights in Nairobi include:
1. The Nairobi National Park: Nairobi is one of the only cities in the world, with a national park full of wildlife including lions and rhinos, located right on the edge of the city
2. The Karen Blixen Museum: The Karen Blixen Museum is the erstwhile home of a famous Danish author who lived in Nairobi, whose life story was depicted in the famous Hollywood film “Out of Africa”
3. The Giraffe Center: The Giraffe Center is an educational site where tourists can get up close and personal with giraffes, and feed them from a raised platform
4. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DWST): A well-known conservation organization that focuses on the rescue and care of orphaned elephants and rhinos, the DWST’s most famous project is the Nairobi Nursery, where orphaned elephants are raised and cared for by a team of dedicated keepers
5. The Cultiva Farm: Cultiva is a famous farm to table restaurant in the Karen district of Nairobi, where all the dishes are made with organic ingredients grown on the farm


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