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Nairobi (/naɪˈroʊbi/) is the capital and the largest city of Kenya. The name comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to “cool water”, a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census, while the metropolitan area has a population of 9,354,580. The city is popularly referred to as the Green City in the Sun.[4]
Nairobi was founded in 1899 by the colonial authorities in British East Africa, as a rail depot on the Uganda Railway.[5] The town quickly grew to replace Mombasa as the capital of Kenya in 1907.[6] After independence in 1963, Nairobi became the capital of the Republic of Kenya.[7] During Kenya’s colonial period, the city became a centre for the colony’s coffee, tea and sisal industry.[8][9] The city lies on the River Athi in the southern part of the country, and has an elevation of 1,795 metres (5,889 ft) above sea level.[10]
According to the 2019 census, in the administrative area of Nairobi, 4,397,073 inhabitants lived within 696 km2 (269 sq mi).[11]
Home to thousands of Kenyan businesses and over 100 major international companies and organizations, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) and the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Nairobi is an established hub for business and culture. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is one of the largest in Africa and the second-oldest exchange on the continent. It is Africa’s fourth-largest exchange in terms of trading volume, capable of making 10 million trades a day. Wikipedia
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Upon Arrival pick up from the airport, transfer to the Stanley Hotel or similar and check in, during the day enjoy a city tour with one of our best tour driver guides return to the hotel for overnight meal plan bed and breakfast
After Breakfast drive to Nyeri making a stop at the Outspan Hotel for lunch. Proceed to the world-famous Treetops, on the slopes of the Arberdare Mountains, arriving in time for evening tea. Treetops is as much a part of nature as it has an ancient tree growing right through the hotel, it is the perfect fusion of nature and comfort sporting a rustic look that fits right into the Aberdares All night game watching from the comfort of your lodge, as animals visit the water hole and salt lick. Dinner and overnight at Treetops.
Early Morning tea at the Treetops and return to the Outspan Hotel for breakfast. Continue to the northern region to Samburu Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive in the reserve. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Wake up Before dawn, have an early breakfast and get ready for a full day game drive in search for; the cats as this is their best hunting time and the Samburu special five. Have your packed lunch and continue with your game drive. Later return to lodge and relax at your room or the swimming pool before dinner. optional activities include camel riding, guided nature and bird watching, walking safari and visit to a Samburu village. All meals and overnight will be at the Lodge.
The Samburu National Reserve was one of the two areas in which conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness, made famous in the best-selling book and award-winning movie Born Free. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains. The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard, cheetah and Wild dogs’ sightings are common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded.
Check out after Breakfast have a game drive en route to Mount Kenya Region. Arrive at Sweetwater’s tented camp in time for lunch. Later prepare for the late evening game drives at Sweetwater’s sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at the Sweet waters tented camp
Sweetwater’s is Kenya’ only sanctuary for rehabilitation of chimpanzees with mostly been abused in the wild or orphaned it has two groups living in an environment similar to their natural habitat as possible. The site is also a black rhino breeding area and boasts of excellent game viewing with the highest ratio of game to area in the country.
An early morning game drives in Ol Pejeta Sweet waters Conservancy. The Conservancy boasts an astounding variety of animals including all the “Big Five”. The combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. After breakfast depart by road to Nairobi. Drop off at the airport for your international departure.
