4 Top Tourist Attractions in Nairobi Every Wildlife Lover Must Visit

From once being a humble camp for railway workers in 1899 to the capital of British East Africa by 1907, Nairobi has come a long way. Still conjuring all the colorful reminiscent and adventure of its vibrant colonial days, Nairobi is Kenya`s capital and the largest city.

The major attraction in this cosmopolitan capital is still its wildlife. Nairobi is one of the only cities in the world that has a safari park in its borders. One can enjoy a classic African wildlife experience at Nairobi National Park which is located at mere 15-minute drive from the skyscrapers of the city center.

If you want to spot some of the most endangered animals roaming in the wild and appreciate unique historical collections then book flights fromLondon to Nairobi. Check out the list of attractions in Nairobi given below:

Nairobi National Park

Located at just 7-km away from Nairobi`s city center, Kenya`s first national park is a haven for wildlife and wildlife lovers. The park is a rhino sanctuary and currently home to more than 50 of these critically endangered animals. The site is also famous as ivory burning site because in 1989, President Moi ignited 12 tons of elephant ivory and rhino horns here. Apart from rhinos, you can also see lions, buffaloes, warthogs, gazelles, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and ostriches, and more than 400 species of birds.

David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Situated at the main façade of Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is an elephant rescue and rehabilitation program. A must see for animal lovers, the center cares for the abandoned and elephants and rhinos. The trust was founded by Daphne Sheldrick in the memory of her late husband David in 1977. Witness these loving creatures, as they play in the mud and drink from giant milk bottles. Book flights from London to Nairobi and visit here.

Giraffe Center

Visitors can come face to face with cute endangered Rothschild`s Giraffes at Giraffe Center which is situated on the edge of Nairobi National Park. The center lies on the grounds of the sophisticated guesthouse, Giraffe Manor with an aim to provide conservation education to children. The visitor center provides and displays all the information about these graceful animals. You can also feed them at the eye level with specially prepared pellets from raised platforms. It`s a must do thing if you are visiting with children.

Nairobi National Museum

If you want to spend few hours in educating your kids and yourself then the Nairobi National Museum is the place to be. The museum houses a diverse cultural and natural history. The collection includes more than 900 stuffed birds and animals along with mammals, ethnic displays from various Kenyan tribal groups, fossils from Lake Turkana and exhibits of local art.

Pack your bags and book cheap flights from London to Nairobi to have the most enjoyable holidays in the most spectacular place. To book tickets visit flightsnfare.co.uk.