Nairobi, the capital of Kenya is a wonderful place to tour in Africa. This city has a lot in store for tourists. There are parks, museums, gardens, historical buildings and towers in the city for the visitors to explore during their trip. Some of the popular Nairobi attractions are Nairobi National Park, National Museum, Snake Park, Uhuru Gardens and Kenyatta Conference Centre.
Nairobi National Park: This Park is 7 km from Nairobi on the Langata Road. Tourists can see a herd of wild animals like never before. There are rhinos, cheetahs, lions, wild buffaloes and leopards and crocodiles. More than 400 bird species can be seen at the park.
National Museum: Located on the Museum Hill Road, the museum is a famous tourist attraction in Nairobi. The museum displays various artifacts, paintings, ornaments of the tribal, fossils of prehistoric times and ornithological collections.
Snake Park: This Park is just adjacent to the Nairobi national museum and is one of the most visited attractions in Nairobi. At this park, tourists will find a
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huge number of snakes, each one being separate from the other in size and kind. There are vipers, cobras, mambas and many other types. Besides, there are different species of other reptiles at the park as well.
National Archives: The national archive is a popular center, which exhibits paintings, photographs, and handicrafts of Kenya. It also has a reading room used for project work.
AFEW Giraffe Center: The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) is a famous sanctuary where the uncommon Rothschild giraffe can be sighted. Visitors can get close to the giraffe, take their photographs and feed them on their visit to the sanctuary.
Uhuru Gardens: Located on the Langata Road, close to the Wilson airport, this garden surrounds the famous Uhuru monument that stands as a symbol of Nairobi's independence for freedom. The garden has a platform for viewing and also a beautiful musical fountain.
Other Nairobi attractions include the Bomas of Kenya, Parliament House, Riuki Cultural Center, National Railway Museum and Holy Family Catholic Cathedral.
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