kenya
A Whimsical Journey Through the Rift
But beyond its beautiful wild, Kenya offers a diverse culture, beautiful beaches, and diverse landscapes. Its capital Nairobi, is a concrete jungle with towering buildings and beautiful infrastructure to cater to the modern traveler. Here is some detailed information on Kenya;
History of Kenya
Slave trade began to grow exponentially during this period, with Zanzibar becoming a significant slave market by the end of the 17th century. In the mid-18th century, the Maasai migrated to central Kenya from the north of Lake Rudolf. The influence of the Maasai sprawled across Kenya, even reaching the coast south of Mombasa by 1859.
Kenya’s independence battle commenced with a petition for political representation. Leading the fight, the Kikuyu Central Association and Jomo Kenyatta, advocated for the peaceful transition to majority rule.
A state of emergency was imposed between 1952–1960 as a result of the violent Mau Mau protest, which led to Kenyatta and other people being arrested. The formation of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) in 1960 eventually led to Kenya’s self-government in 1963 and full independence on December 12 of the same year.
Capital of Kenya
Adjacent to the park is the renowned David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s elephant orphanage, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned elephants. The city also has restaurants, bars, and hotels to cater to the modern traveler. Nairobi’s strategic location and diverse attractions make it a popular starting point for safari trips throughout Kenya.
Language in Kenya
Currency in Kenya
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Nairobi National Park this unique wildlife sanctuary is tucked just 10 kilometers away from the bustling city center.
Several animal species roams within this park including four members of the big five, exceptional being the elephant. Animals to be found here include lions, leopards, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, and other species including beautiful bird life.
Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage, located in a secluded area of the Nairobi National Park, where orphaned baby elephants amongst other animals are taken care of by a dedicated team of conservationists.
The orphanage is run by Daphne Sheldrick, the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder Warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to 1976.
At 1100 Hours, the baby animals are brought from the National Park for a mud-bath at the orphanage, where for an hour you can get close to them and sometimes touch them.
Giraffe Center Day Tour/ Trip Nairobi explores the Giraffe Centre located at Langata, approximately 20 kilometers from the center of Nairobi, Kenya.
Nairobi Giraffe Centre tour gives a completely up close and personal interaction where guests have the opportunity to view giraffes as well as feed them. The center has rescued, hand-reared and released around 500 orphaned giraffes back into the wild since opening in 1979.
Young giraffes born at the Centre were translocated to; Soy Sambu Ranch near Lake Elementaita, and Kigio Conservancy near Gilgil and Sergoit ranch in Eldoret while recently they translocated some to Mwea National Game Reserve. Today the Rothschild Giraffe population in Kenya is about 300.
Today we spend a full day with the Indigenous Maasai people at their village, learn their cultural way of life. Have a one-on-one experience on their way of Life Living lifestyle, have a chance to cook with them, model a Maasai Manyatta and much more. Have lunch early afternoon later depart back for Nairobi for your overnight stay.
Pick up from the hotel after breakfast and proceed to the National Museum of Kenya; National Museum, World Class Museum complete with shopping and dining facilities. The museum presents Kenya’s History, Nature, Culture and Contemporary Art in its entire splendor. Also within the grounds are the famous Snake Park, Botanical Gardens and Nature Trail. Visit the National Museum and discover Kenya’s rich heritage.
Proceed to the Bomas of Kenya; visits the Bomas of Kenya which offers you "Kenya in a miniature". It lets you see the wonderful diversity of cultures that make up Kenya.
The term Bomas, meaning "homestead", are displayed on your tour; each represent one of Kenya's major ethnic groups, and is built to the original traditional architecture of an African home as built by the ancestors. A Boma is a homestead and just a few kilometers from Nairobi.
Explore Nairobi on a Walking Sight Seeing Tour at your own Pace with a Professional Safari Local Guide. This will include a walking Safari (meaning Journey) in Nairobi central business district with a Guide where you have ample time for close photography.
Discover ME Partner driver will be ready to drive you to the Airport-please be on time or you will have to make personal arrangements for your airport transportation.
