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And because Kenya is such a vacation hot spot all over the world, there are so many cheap flights to Nairobi available, especially when you book early.The airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is close too, just l6 km from the city center, simply grab a cab into town, they're lined up, licensed and waiting for you.
A cultural tour around the city will take visitors to the Nairobi National Museum, which boasts a large number of exhibits, ranging from stuffed animals to ancient relics, some of which date back to the prehistoric era.
And who doesn't love Out of Africa? The Karen Blixen Museum is a favorite for most tourists. Here you can find memorabilia of the well-known Danish farming woman who lived in Kenya at the beginning of the 1900's and was forced to leave her beloved Africa due to bankruptcy.
Nairobi boasts Kenya's very first national park, the Nairobi National Park, which was established in 1945 and offers an impressive range of animals and scenic areas of wild bush and a large expanse of plains. The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage is a refuge for giraffes, where visitors can actually help feed the baby giraffes,a wonderful way to teach children about animals.
Dining options in Nairobi are plentiful with both local and international cuisine. There are typical small restaurants known as hotelies that propose Kenyan dishes at good prices, while an international menu can be had in the hotel restaurants. A restaurant that should not be missed is the Carnivore, which is one of the most renowned restaurants in Africa, serving barbecued meats in a candle-lit atmosphere.
There is a choice of luxury colonial style hotels, modern five-star accommodation or budget hostels everywhere in the city, although it is best to book your hotel together with your flight to Nairobi. The Panafric and Fairview are good budget hotels, while the Intercontinental and Hilton are the best downtown options.
You can choose any time of the year to travel to Nairobi, as its altitude renders the climate fairly moderate. Nairobi's summer goes from November to February when temperatures are at their hottest, while during winter the nights can get cool. The seasons are separated in rainy and dry seasons, the rainy season starting in mid June to mid October, while the dry season goes from mid December to mid March.
