Things to Do in Nairobi: Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Trust and Nairobi National Park
Nairobi is a gateway to East African safaris, with wildlife just outside the city.
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, is an international gateway for East Africa. Wildlife can be seen in Nairobi National Park on the city's edge. Other highlights include the Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, the Nairobi National Museum and the Karen Blixen Museum.
Giraffe Manor is a well-known boutique hotel where Rothschild's giraffes visit guests at breakfast. See Kenya travel guide and Uganda and Kenya safari holiday.
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At a glance
- Park: Nairobi National Park
- Animals: Giraffes, elephants
- Museums: Nairobi, Karen Blixen
- Stay: Giraffe Manor, Karen
Top Sights
- Nairobi National Park.
- Giraffe Centre.
- Sheldrick elephant orphanage.
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