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The Nairobi Gallery, formerly the old Provincial
Commissioner’s office, recently opened its doors
to the public for the first time.
As you walk around Nairobi, you will notice many buildings
dating back to colonial times, some of which have been
officially gazetted for protection as monuments.
They are now home to businesses such as banks and
hotels in the Central Business District
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National Museum
The National Museum has
recently undergone extensive renovation and its
captivating historical exhibits have been lovingly
restored and placed in new modern spaces. Situated
on Museum Hill Road, just five minutes away from
the city centre, the museum is home to an extensive
ornithological collection, geology gallery and
prehistoric gallery tracing the evolution of the
earth and mankind. The snake park, which shares
a compound with the museum, is a living exhibit
of all the indigenous species of reptiles to be
found in Kenya. |
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- Jeevanjee Gardens located in the middle of the city
- Uhuru Park located between the Central Business
District and Capitol Hill
- City Park located on the edge of the indigenous
Karura forest.
- Uhuru Gardens and Heroes Square located on lang’ata
Road.
The fourth and newest park is the Memorial Park, standing
where the former Us embassy stood. It is located in
the CBD. The park was built in honour of the hundreds
of victims who lost their lives during the 7 August
1998 terrorist bombing that occurred at the site. |
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Bomas of Kenya
The Bomas of Kenya is located in the outskirts of the
city, one kilometre from the Animal orphanage and the
Nairobi National Park.
Visitors are treated to exciting traditional music and
dances. you can also view traditional homesteads of the
various Kenyan communities and also sample traditional
dishes from the different tribes to get a taste of Kenya’s
culture. |
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Karen
The Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre, ostrich Park
and Mamba Village are all located in Karen all within
20 minutes walk of each other.
The Karen Blixen Museum (named after the heroine of out
of Africa) continues to be a point of fascination for
many who visit. About 20 minutes’ drive out of the
city centre, Karen Blixen’s house has much of its
original features still intact. Photographs and original
oil portraits painted by Ms Blixen adorn the walls showing
glimpses of life on this former coffee plantation. |
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| Giraffe Centre
| Elephant Orphanage
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