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Nairobi – The Green City in the Sun

Mar-25-2009 By Adventurer

Nairobi the capital city of Kenya is particularly famous among tourist for its wild life sanctuaries and national parks. It is perhaps the best place to experience the wild life of Africa.

The main attraction of Nairobi is the Nairobi national park. It is home to around 100 different species from the animal kingdom and over 400 different species of birds.

Among the historical sights the Kenya National Museum famous for its tribal artifacts. The Cultural Bomas of Kenya gives a tourist a firsthand idea about the lives of the Kenyans in the villages.

Other important sights of attractions includes the The Giraffe Centre & Manor, The Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, The Karen Blixen Museum and the Panari Sky Centre.

Tourists can shop for a number of items in Nairobi which includes items like beaded jewelry, wood, woven sisal bags, soapstone carvings, gourds, baskets Safari wear and other edible items commonly found in Africa.