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David Sheldrick Elephant
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The David sheldrick Animal orphanage is situated
on the edge of the Nairobi National Park. Here, visitors
can observe the amazing accomplishments of dedicated
men and women in the successful rehabilitation and hand
rearing of orphaned baby elephants. Founded in 1977
by Daphne sheldrick in honour of her late husband, the
famous naturalist, David leslie William sheldrick MBE,
the orphanage is a charitable organisation, which has
managed to successfully raise over 50 baby elephants
over the last 28 years.
It is open to visitors every day for one hour when
the baby elephants take their daily mud baths between
11am and midday. This is an experience not to be missed. |
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Nairobi
National Park
Nairobi boasts as the only city in the world with
a National Game Park within its boundaries. Located
just 15 minutes from the city centre, the park was
established in 1945 as the first national park in
Kenya. It spans over an area of 11 square kilometres.
It is a unique wildlife sanctuary where over 50
species of mammals can be found including four of
the Big Five with the exception of the elephant,
which can only be
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The Railways Museum
The Kenya Railway Museum is located off Uhuru Highway
in the city centre. A visitor will get an opportunity
to climb on board train carriages dating back to the turn
of the century.
The carriages are full of historical photographs and relics
from the time when railway construction workers first
arrived in Nairobi. A visit to the Railway Museum is a
fascinating encounter with the story of Nairobi’s
humble beginnings. |
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Thika
Take a drive to Thika located some 45 km from Nairobi
to arrive at Blue Post Hotel. Established in 1908 as a
stop over for white settlers who farmed and lived in central
Kenya the hotel has two rivers namely, Thika and Chania
surrounding it with their natural waterfalls. These rivers
originate from the Aberdare Ranges, in the Aberdare National
Park. |
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Fourteen Falls and Kilimambogo
Fourteen falls is located about 65 km away from Nairobi
off Thika - Garissa Road turning at Makutano junction.
The falls derive the name from their fourteen successive
falls of water along the famous Athi River, border between
Thika and Machakos districts.
There is a lot to see and do while in this scenic site
– boating, fishing, photography, bird watching
among other activities. Near the falls lies Kilimambogo,
a swahili word for the Mountain of the Buffalo and home
to the late Great Philanthropist sir Macmillan. Half
way up the hill, you will find the graves of sir Macmillan,
his wife and their house helper. It is on the foot of
this hill that Macmillan entertained on separate occasions
Theodore Roosevelt, former President of the United states
and sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of
the United Kingdom. |
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