Nairobi! Kenya’s Capital.

Visit Nairobi, and testify too! This is the only city in Africa with an interesting ancient history yet stands out as a modern city. Nairobi City is also the only city located near a National Park. Actually visitors refer to the national park as a “City within a City” . Nairobi National Park is a bout three kilometers from the spectacular city center and extends over 20 kilometers to the East! This city of millions has an impressive skyline incorporating several important buildings, including the striking Kenyatta Conference Centre. From the observation deck on its 28th floor, visitors look out on a marvelous panorama of city and countryside. Nairobi is the cultural, economic and communications centre of Kenya. The country's most important institutions of higher learning are found here, and its tourist industry continues to grow.

The role of the railway. Kenya's history is closely connected to Britain's colonial railway projects in Africa. The site for the railway encampment that became Nairobi was carefully chosen. Nairobi lies at an altitude of 1,700 meters. This elevation keeps Nairobi's average temperature too low for the anopheles mosquitoes to thrive.

The Origin

Nairobi's popularity grew as a result of the Kenya - Uganda railway. When the railway was being established, Nairobi acted as a hub which housed most railway workers and a storage center. It is no surprise that there is a Railway Museum in Nairobi today. It includes a diverse collection of objects from the history of the railway, including wonderful old photographs.

The best of Nairobi.

The majority of tourists who visit Kenya see very little of Nairobi. They usually go straight from the airport after flying with a major carrier, to the countryside to set off on safari. In addition to stopping by the popular Railway Museum, those who are interested in getting acquainted with the city should definitely visit the National Museum. Everything worth knowing about Kenya is on display, from its abundant flora and fauna to the lifestyles and cultures of its native peoples, in particular the Massai. The museum also houses a delightful. Exhibit of works by the artist Joy Adamson (1910-1980). Adamson is best known for her book Born Free about her rescue of the lioness Elsa. Her deep love for Africa is vividly expressed in the exhibit.