Besides safaris and national parks, Kenya and its capital Nairobi have other attractions worth seeing. What - you will find out in this article.
The African country of Kenya has gained popularity among tourists primarily for its unique animal world. And the national parks of the country are at the same time the main goal of travelers arriving here. But Kenya has much more to offer, and its cities are also of considerable interest. The most visited city in the country by foreigners remains its capital Nairobi by a large margin.
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Nairobi landmarks
Skyscrapers
The urban landscape of Nairobi is defined by numerous high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. One of the tallest buildings in the city is the 140-meter-high Times Tower, which guests of the Kenyan capital love to photograph.
Museums and theaters
Nairobi is a metropolis that is in no way inferior to large European cities. Of course, rush and stress are defining the life of the city here, but this is not a problem for those who want to calmly explore its many attractions and museums.
The most visited museum in the Kenyan capital is the National Museum, where you can plunge into the history of Kenya and the entire African continent in a very visual and interesting way. The Railway Museum is also an interesting museum in Nairobi. In addition, you can recommend guests of Kenya to visit the Parliament building of the country, as well as the National Theater.
Markets and zoos
In the numerous markets in which the city of Nairobi is rich, you can, after a good bargain, buy a couple of original African souvenirs. At the same time, you need to know that Kenyans are extremely hospitable and have a very positive attitude towards foreigners, and especially Europeans.
For families with children, the city's zoos are of particular interest, among which is the Langata Giraffe Center, where you can see many of these unusual and graceful animals in the immediate vicinity.
Leisure and religion
The best panorama of the city opens to the eyes of tourists from the observation deck on the building of the Kenyatta Convention Center. And the most popular green oasis of the city is Uhuru Park. In this island of freshness and coolness in the midst of the African heat, you can perfectly relax and unwind after an informative city tour.
You can also see several interesting mosques in Nairobi. At the same time, the main city mosque is the Jamia mosque, built in a typical Arab style.
Nairobi national park
Not far from Nairobi is the national park of the same name. The park is located from the capital at a distance of only seven kilometers and is known for its rich fauna. This park is extremely popular both among tourists and among the residents of the capital themselves, who like to go here for the weekend to nature.
The inhabitants of the park are about 80 species of mammals and more than 500 species of various birds. Also in this national park there is a shelter for orphaned elephants, which is also worth a visit.
Kenya landmarks
The sights of Kenya are, first of all, its unspoiled nature and wild animals, national parks and reserves, mountains and beaches. In cities, it is worth paying attention to the old districts, where ancient buildings have survived.
Most of the attractions in Nairobi, which we wrote about above: the national park, Rift Valley, Giraffe Center, and so on.
You can also visit the following attractions in Kenya:
- in Mombasa - the Portuguese fortress and the Old City, as well as the East Tsavo and Shimba Hills nature reserves;
- in Lamu - the ruins of the city of Taqwa and the Ras Kitau fort, the Pwani mosque and the Lamu fort and museum;
- in Malindi - the cross installed by Vasco da Gama, the Juma Mosque and the ruins of the city of Gedi;
- Museum of Culture of Local Communities (Loyangalani);
- Kabarnet Museum;
- Museum of Independence (Kapenguria);
- various national parks and reserves of Kenya: Mount Kenya, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and so on.
You can read more about what is worth seeing in the resorts of Kenya in the article "Holidays in Kenya: Beaches and Resorts".
