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It is found in the capital city of the Nation of Kenya. Nairobi town was founded at the turn of the 19th Century. It has since grown from a railway outpost to a major cosmopolitan center. It is the largest industrial and commercial city in East Africa. It has a population of about 3 million people. It has a temperate climate all year round with warm days and cool nights. A guided city tour includes a visit to the famous Nairobi National Museum, the snake park just next to the museum and Uhuru Park where one gets a splendid view of the city of Nairobi. The Nairobi National Park is only 7km from the city centre. It contains all the major animal species with the exception of the elephant. The sight of wildlife grazing majestically against the backdrop of the city skyline is a pleasant experience. Close to the main entrance of the Game Park is the Nairobi Animal Orphanage which was founded in 1963 to provide a home for injured and orphanage young animals. The animals are nursed to good health and then released back to the wild. From the veranda of the stylish Range's Restaurant adjacent to the orphanage, one can view the animals in their natural setting. The veranda overlooks the floodlit water hole favored by many of the park animals. The best time for game drives in the Park is early in the morning or late in the afternoon. At this time, most animals are going on with there daily lives at ease.
