subject: Vibrant Nairobi [print this page] Taking a flight to Kenya is like going closer to Mother Nature, turned out in its best attire. Even if you look go hunting for one dull moment with a magnifying glass, you wont. Things to do and see are so many that the feeling excitement literally follows you on your way back to your country. so tell us, are rich savannahs, ageless cultures, virginal beaches and coral reef, lush-green equatorial forests, lofty snow-capped mountains, searing deserts and cool highland retreats enough to excite you, or should we present some more? Opportunities for adventure, discovery, and relaxation hug you all at once, its up to you which way you want to go. So, you made up your mind? Headed for a modern centre of commercial, financial, manufacturing and tourist destination in eastern Africa? Well then, welcome to Nairobi. This important British colony soon became a mecca for adventurers, hunters and travelers from all over the world. Rising from an uninhabited swampland to a thriving modern capital in a single century, Nairobi has surely come a long way. A city that never seems to go to slumber, you can feel boundless energy rushing through its veins. A safari capital for the whole of Africa, Nairobi presents striking contrasts. The uniqueness of its character can be found amidst facets such as race, tribe and origin. The past and the present, the old and the new, modernity and antiquity exist in beautiful harmony with each other. A well-developed city, Nairobi easily boasts of warm hospitality, wide ranging classes of high standard hotels, restaurants dishing out delectable international cuisines, in-building shops and a great variety of evening entertainments. The wilderness the surrounds it is one not to be missed. More than 100 sq kms of plains, cliffs and forest, Nairobi National Park is a big hit among children and adults alike. See zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, and lions living the wild life just a few minutes away from the town. Want more? Enjoy a breathtaking scenic day trip watching the spectacular 27-meter deep 'Fourteen Falls' waterfalls at Thika. When the call of adventure comes calling, there are numerous options to choose from. Go hiking on the lofty mountains, trek your way through the dense forests, get an adrenalin-high through white water rafting on the beautiful Tana River, or simply explore the countryside that make up the peripheries of Nairobi. Coming to its great nightlife, the city has a fantastic nightclubs, bars and pubs to enjoy your from dusk to dawn time. Nairobis vibrant retail outlets, glitzy malls and the colorful flea markets are replete with apparels, accessories, furnishings, antiquities, handicraft items and souvenirs for you to browse through them all day long.
