Culture Safari: 10 reasons why you should visit Nairobi

1. It is the capital of Kenya and heartbeat of Sub-Saharan Africa.

2. It will take your breath away. What with it's modern city look, a vibrant culture, different restaurants with surprising offerings such as the local Kenyan cuisine, German, Chinese Indian and more.....

3. It has a great history and is the seat of Government. Check out: Parliament buildings, the High Court of Kenya, City Hall and more....

4. Your curiosity will get the best of you at the Maasai Market where you can buy beautiful carvings, handmade jewelry and unbelievably beautiful pieces for your friends and loved ones.

5. Feel the beat of the city. Walk along the streets and enjoy the sites and sounds and scenes of a growing capital with 3 million people.

6. Enjoy the city streets named after great political personalities:
• Kenyatta Avenue (Jomo Kenyatta -1st President of Kenya)
• Moi Avenue (Daniel Arap Moi- 2nd President of Kenya)
• Kimathi Street (Dedan Kimathi- Freedom Fighter who fought against British colonialism)
• Koinange Street (Mbiyu Koinange - Member of Parliament)
• Ronald Ngala Street (leader of political party KADU that later merged with KANU)
• Haile Selassie Avenue (former Emperor of Ethiopia)

7. A real "Green City in the Sun". This place is as modern as it gets. Skyscrapers, concrete pavements, roads, street lighting, traffic worse than that of Chicago or New York, lush green park and sprawling suburbs that will make you want to stay forever...

8. Considered the Safari capital in the world, offering luxurious hotel accommodations like the Hilton, Holiday Inn, Nairobi Serena Hotel, Panafric Hotel and The Stanley. Go have a business conference, take a mission trip and as always enjoy a safari to the Nairobi National Park.

9. A Great Place for Sport. Here you can enjoy Rugby at the Impala Club, Football (Soccer) at the Coca Cola National Stadium, Cricket at the Nairobi Gymkhana, Horse Racing at the Ngong Race Course and Golf at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Karen Country Club, Muthaiga Country Club or the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.

10. You get to go to the world famous Carnivore Restaurant. This is a must visit.Here you will eat more meat that you've ever had in your life and live to tell the tale.

Enjoy!

Here are some of the beautiful scenaries you might enjoy when you are in the Capital City and beyond. Pictures courtesy of site owner.

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Kudos to everyone who loves Kenya!