Half-Day Excursions in Nairobi

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1 Half-Day Excursions in Nairobi For Reservations, Please Contact Carol Linnet: or Phone number Classic Safaris Limited P.O Box Nairobi, Kenya. Bogani Road, Karen Office Tel; , Website: HALF DAY TOUR: NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem by being the only protected area in the world close to a capital city. The park is located only 7 km from Nairobi city center. The savannah ecosystem comprise of different vegetation types. Open grass plains with scattered acacia bush are predominant. The western side has a highland dry forest and a permanent river with a riverine forest. To the south are the Athi-Kapiti Plains and Kitengela migration corridor, which are important wildlife dispersal areas during the rain season. Man-made dams within the park have added a further habitat, favorable to certain species of birds and other aquatic biome. Major wildlife attractions are the Black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, buffaloes, Giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elands and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Other attractions include the Ivory burning site Monument, Nairobi Safari Walk, the Orphanage and the walking trails at hippo pools Pick up / drop off from your hotel or the city center Approximate Departure time: 06:00 06:30 or

2 Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ HALF DAY TOUR: DAPHNE SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST & AFEW CENTER Pick up / drop off from your hotel or the city center Approximate Departure time: 10:00 10:30 (Town Hotel) : :30 (S/Park and outskirts hotel) Depart to Daphne Sheldrick s Elephant Orphanage situated on the outskirts of Nairobi (Approximately 45 minutes drive). The Sanctuary is run by Daphne Sheldrick and is set in the grounds of her house. Here you will see the orphaned animals and meet the people who handle and care for these animals. It s an interesting excursion and the teams that run the orphanage are always willing to spend time answering any questions guests have to ask. Visiting times are limited to approximately one hour and are between 11:00hrs and 12:00 hrs. daily.

3 From here visit the AFEW Nature (Giraffe) Center near Giraffe Manor where you may hand-feed the Rothschild giraffe that live here. The giraffe were brought here by Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville, who founded AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife) and built the Nature Center to help educate young African children about wildlife conservation. The Rothschild giraffe are the tallest species and may reach eighteen feet in height, but you can see eye to eye with them on the elevated walkway at the center. Upon completion, return to hotel or city center by approx. 1330hrs (lunch not included). Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ HALF DAY TOUR: CITY TOUR & NAIROBI NATIONAL MUSEUM/SNAKE PARK

4 Pick up / drop off from your hotel or the city center Approximate Departure time: 10:00 10:30 (Town Hotel) : :30 (S/Park and outskirts hotel) This 3 hours tour takes you through the commercial and shopping center of Nairobi. As you intermingle with people of various races and cultures the tour will take you via the parliament buildings, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the Nairobi Hill where you can have an overview of the whole city, the National Museum, described as " The finest Small Museum in Africa" as well as view reptiles in safety at the adjacent snake park. Your tour concludes with a visit to the colorful City Market where you can purchase handicraft - from baskets and beads to soapstone and woodcarvings, bright tropical flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables. The Museum aims to interpret Kenya's rich heritage and offers a one stop for visitors to sample the country's rich heritage both for education and leisure. In addition to the museum, visitors are treated to a variety of shopping and dining facilities, as well as botanical gardens that offer a serene environment. The museum is open on all 356 days throughout the year from 0830hrs hrs.Nairobi National Museum is located at the Museum Hill, approximately 10 minutes drive from the Nairobi city center accessible both by public and private means. Built in 1929, this is the flagship museum for the National Museums of Kenya, housing celebrated collections of Kenya's History, Nature, Culture and Contemporary Art. The Nairobi Snake Park was started in January 1961 to meet a popular attraction and to provide a research facility on reptiles, breeding of snakes. Live snakes were exhibited on experimental basis at the entrance of the Museum in 1958, which later became a popular attraction. When the popularity was noted, a portion of land in front of the Museum and down to the Nairobi River was acquired by the Museum Trustees for the development of Botanical gardens and exhibitions on live snakes. This idea was developed further in 1959, when money was made available for a combined facility, Snake Park and Snake study center surrounded by a botanical garden and war memorial garden on one end. Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ 85.00

5 HALF DAY BOMAS OF KENYA Pick up / drop off from your Nairobi hotel or the city center Approximate Departure time: 13: 00 13:30 A Boma means a village, thus Bomas of Kenya means literally villages of Kenya. Kenya is a tribal society with over 42 tribes. The Government thought it wise to set up a place with traditional set up homesteads representing the different tribal regions. This homestead depicts different cultures with Guides to tell the history. Next to it, visit to the auditorium where you will be entertained by different tribal cultural troops until 1700 hrs. Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Per Person US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ 60.00