Nairobi Daily excursions
Nairobi City Tour - 3hrs
A guided tour of the city of Nairobi that will include the colourful city market and its surrounding beautiful bazaars On display are tribal regalia and lovely African designed clothings that suits your safari.Also included is Kenyatta conference center,visit the parliament building nearby ,the railways museum and the Nairobi University. The tour ends with a visit to the snake park and national museum.Return to the city in time for lunch.(3 Hrs)
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK-----4HOURS
Nairobi is an ultra-modern city but its unique in that within its vicinity is a national park and its precincts an a ward- winning animal sanctuary, where injured animals are nursed back to good health and later released into the wild to roam in the natural habitant.
With 117 square kilometers of pristine savannah and a huge stock of immigrating game, this area is unique. Only 10 km separates the city of Nairobi from the park, where game animals and the huge carnivore which prey upon them, exists as they did in the Africa of old.
The main attraction is lion, cheetah, with hippo in the river though a few rhinos can be seen. There are no elephants. Although more birds have been recorded than in the British Isle, many are seasonal.
There was a time not so long ago, when lions roamed the streets of Nairobi. Nowadays they can be found only 14 kilometres from the city center in Nairobi National Park. This small park contains most of the animals to be seen on more extended safaris such as the rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and plenty of antelopes and gazelles.
BOMAS OF KENYA (3 hours)
Just a few kilometers from the city exists an attempt of creating a living museum of indigenous Kenyan life - The Bomas of Kenya. Here numerous homesteads (bomas) reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures have been recreated to portray the traditional lifestyles of Kenya's many tribes. Also enjoy colourful performances by dancers which depict events in their respective tribes.
UTAMADUNI CRAFTS CENTER.
"Utamaduni meaning culture, tradition, and folklore has become one of the major tourist attractions in Nairobi center on the route to Karen blixen Museum, Sheldrick animal orphanage, the girrafe center, Nairobi National park, utamaduni is a unique shopping experience with eighteen distinctly appointed shops, offering a wealth of Kenyan culture.
The Utamaduni "veranda" Restaurant is burstling with bird life, blossoms and bountiful hearty meals,like salads, homemade pasta, pizza, sandwitches, luscious desserts and the famous Zanzibar soup it really feels good visiting this place.
KAREN BLIXEN MUSEUM & GIRAFFE CENTRE (2 HOURS)
Karen estates are the former home of Lady Karen Von Blixen, author of the book ‘Out of Africa’. The house has been preserved by the National Museums of Kenya to the time of Lady Karen’s residence. The surrounding area, now called Karen Estates, was the site of her coffee plantation. Tour her lovely home and garden which opens up to a beautiful view of the Ngong Hills.
Karen Blixen's home lies on the foot of Ngong hills, is now preserved as a museum. Furniture, artifacts and photographs from her days as a pioneer coffee farmer. Afterwards, continue to the giraffe center nearby where families of the rare Rothschild giraffe can be hand fed and photographed from a platform at giraffe's eye level. Afternoon tea is served at the center before returning to Nairobi.
THE CARNIVORE GOURMET EXPERIENCE 'MEAT EATERS PARADISE'
Nairobi Carnivore Experience Kenya is A Carver at Carnivore. The Charcoal Grill Pit Ranked among the top 50 Restaurants in the world. This world famous Carnivore is a must for anyone who loves Barbeque. This is a Barbeque with a difference in that not only do they serve you normal beef, pork and chicken but Game meat as well. Giraffe, Gnu, Zebra, Crocodile, Hartebeest and Ostrich are some of the specials that you will find on the menu.
The meat is Barbequed on a huge charcoal BBQ right at the entrance to the restaurants. The meat comes with special sauces which are Carnivores secret. Carnivore is an all you can eat restaurant and you are guaranteed very good wining and dining.copyright material Drinks are charged separate but all food and deserts are included in the price. Enjoy the carnivore experience either for lunch or dinner.
Lunch starts at 1pm while dinner is served from 7pm. We allow adequate time for her to sample all the excellent cuisine on offer. The tour that runs for 2 hrs, you will be talking about it for a long time to come!!
Having been voted as one of the top 50 best restaurants in the world, the restaurant is recommended for dinner at start or end of your safari or a great out from your hotel. A wide variety of vegetarian dishes are also available. Can’t afford to miss!!!!' Africa's Greatest Eating Experience'.
Carnivore Restaurant Lunch/Dinner time table as follows
Lunch-1230hrs -14.00hrs
Dinner18.30hrs - 2130hrs
Drop off at airport extra by 20USD
The rate of 45 USD includes waiting by the driver
DINNER AT NYAMA CHOMA RANCH AT SAFARI PARK HOTEL NAIROBI
Here, charcoal barbequed meat is prepared in the true African way and your choice of meat will expertly be carved onto your sizzling plate until you say stop. A wide selection of vegetarian dishes, salads and desserts is also available. The fabulous "Safari Park Cats" entertain you as you dine and watch their unique and tantalizing blend of African/Western cabaret all combined with Mount Kilimanjaro background stage that leaves you with an African feeling.
BUTTERFLY & EDUCATION CENTER
Its a place where something new is to be learnt every visit.A live butterfly house. Flying house respledent with Kenyan butterflies. The caterpillar cave offers one of the most delicious meals you are likely to find in a Nairobi shop. You can also get the most amazing butterfly memorabilia.
GIRAFFE CENTER
This centre is set in 120 acres of primeval forest only 8 miles from Nairobi. It is the home to the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife, devoted to the preservation of the endangered Rothschild’s Giraffe. You will have the rare treat of hand feeding these gentle giants facing them eye-to-eye from an elevated viewing platform.
Mombasa Daily excursions
Haller Park (1 hour)
Open daily from 8am to 5 pm, a successful story in reclamation of a quarry wasteland to a ‘garden of Eden’ with diverse animal and plant life. You will be able to see giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and many more.
Fort Jesus and Old town Mombassa (2 hours)
Fort Jesus was build in 1593 by the Portuguese to defend the harbor, throughout history, it had been a battle ground for those wish to gain control of the cost city.
Mamba village (1 hour)
The biggest crocodile farm in East Africa with more than 10,000 crocodiles, including few man-eaters that have been captured in the wild.
Gede Ruins (Watamu, 5 hours)
A lost Islamic port city has many well preserved relics of mosques and traditional Swahili houses. The architecture genius of the city can still be felt even now.
Zanzibar daily excursions
Stone town walking tour (3 hours)
The tour starts at the city markets and than proceed to the Anglican Church built in 1874 on the site of the old slave market. After visiting the tiny rooms where the slaves were kept, pass by the Africa House, the Tip Tip house, Kelele Square, the old British Consulate, the Old Fort (1700) and than the house of Wonders. The tour ends with a stroll through the narrow streets of the Stone Town.
Spice tour (3 hours)
Visit the rural areas where local farmers produce sone of the world’s most exotic fruits and spices.
Prison Island (3 hours)
Also known as Changuu Island and a popular location for snorkeling because of the shallow depths, variety in coral and marine life and lackof strong current.
Dolphin Tour ( 4 hours)
This is a half day tour which will take you to the Dolphins location of Kizimkazi (with a 70% success rate of spotting dolphins). Return in the afternoon.
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