Travel Photo of the Day: Nairobi Skyline in Kenya

With a population of over 3 million people, the capital of Kenya is one of the largest and most important cities on the African Continent.

Today Nairobi is a modern city and a political and financial center in Africa. The Nairobi Stock Exchange is one of the largest in Africa and Nairobi is home to organizations like the United Nations Environment Programme and the UN Office in Africa.

Safari Parks and Game Reserves

Although the best Safari parks in Kenya are a few hours away from Nairobi, the oldest one is just 20 minutes from the city center. The Nairobi National Park is home to zebras, lions, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, wildebeests, buffaloes, and more.

In downtown Nairobi you can find many tour operators offering packages to the main safari parks in Kenya. The most important to visit are the Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Tsavo National Park, and Lake Nakuru.

If you are looking for a unique place to have dinner in Nairobi, you must try the all-you-can-eat extravaganza at the world famous Carnivore. Not only is the Carnivore a fantastic option for meat eaters, but vegetarians will find the best salad buffet in Kenya.

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