Nairobi is situated at in South-Central Kenya, 140 Kilometers ( 87 miles) south of the Equator. It is surrounded by 113 km² ( 70 mi²) of plains, cliffs and forest that makes up the city’s Nairobi National Park. It is adjacent to the eastern edge of the Rift Valley, and to the west of the city, are The Ngong Hills. Mount Kenya is situated north of Nairobi, and Mount Kilimanjaro is towards the south-east.
Being Kenya’s capital, and the arrival point for many visitors, it is well served by international airlines, and a regional road network linking it to other major East African urban centers. link Nairobi to , Kenya ‘s second largest city located on the shores of the Indian Ocean and Kisumu, the third largest city, located on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Nairobi is home to many tour operators and travel agents. Excursions can be arranged to all parts of the city and beyond.
A Tour of Nairobi will normally include visits to the . This is home to large herds of Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Giraffes, Lions, Cheetahs, Hippos, Rhinos and over 400 species of birds. Within it is the and the , an Educational Center where visitors learn about wildlife and habitat conservation.
The US Embassy Memorial Site, in the City Centre is a monument to the victims of the tragic Nairobi Embassy Bombings in 1998. Today, the serene park with galleries and inscriptions of the victims’ names is a place where visitors come to learn about Kenya, its history and culture.
At The National Railway Museum,visitors can learn about the history of Kenya’s railroads which are at the heart of Nairobi’s History and the Kenya/Uganda railway. It houses, engines and rolling stock from the country’s colonial period.
Karen Blixen Museum, is based on the Karen Blixen’s book “Out of Africa”. The author’s house is now home to the museum.
The Uhuru Gardens were built in remembrance of the struggle for independence, which Kenya was granted in 1963. The monument is a 24-m (79 ft.) high triumphal column supporting a pair of clasped hands and the dove of peace, high over a statue of freedom fighter raising the flag. The monument is surround by fountains and lush-landscaped gardens.
Parks In Nairobi
Nairobi offers some beautiful getaways from the busy city life.
The Uhuru Park (“Nairobi’s Central Park”) is a vibrant park that echoes the city’s old slogan ‘The Green City in the Sun’. Nairobi residents, tourists, students and business people from all walks of life visit the park everyday for picnics, study, rest and a host of other activities. The serene park is a great place to take a breath, read a book or catch up with family and friends.
The parks major attractions include:
Boat Riding
Amusement Park
Picnic Site
Historical Monuments
Assembly ground for meetings
Skateboarding Spot
Children’s Park (Road Safety Academy)
Karura Caves & Waterfalls
Nature trails
Bamboo forest
Bike Trail
Friendly Colobus Monkeys
wide range of birdlife
Picnic Site
City Park’s major attractions include:
Bird Watching
Nature trails
Picnic Site
Indigenous forest
Historical sites
Nairobi Map
Transport
Highways
Nairobi is connected by tarmacked roads to Kenya’s other major urban centers, such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nyeri, Eldoret and among others.
The City is currently undergoing major road constructions to update its infrastructure network. Most roads are well lit and surfaced with adequate signage and seek to ease congestion in Nairobi’s downtown area and the surrounding suburbs.
Airport
Nairobi is served primarily by . It is the in East and Central Africa. The airport is situated 17 km (10 miles) from Nairobi’s Central Business District. The airport directly serves intercontinental passengers from Europe, the Middle East and Asia as well as internal flights to Eldoret, Kisumu on Lake Victoria and Malindi & Mombasa on the Coast. In addition to Kenyan Airlines, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is serviced by a large number of international airlines.
Commuter Rail Service
Nairobi was as a railway town, and the main headquarters of is still situated at Nairobi Railway Station, which is located near the city centre. The line runs through Nairobi, from Mombasa to Kampala. Its main use is freight traffic, but regular nightly passenger trains connect Nairobi to Mombasa and Kisumu.
A number of morning and evening commuter trains connect the center with the suburbs. These include the Syokimau Stationand those along Jogoo Road, Imara Daima and Makadara Estates.
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