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9 Days in Nairobi: A Journey of Art, Wildlife, and Adventure

Dinesh Roshan

Dinesh Roshan

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Nairobi, Kenya. Explore vibrant art galleries, encounter majestic wildlife, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with culture, nature, and excitement.

Trip to Nairobi

Day 1Artistic Delights and Reptilian Encounters
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$0

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$ 2

Nairobi Gallery
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Snake Park
Small zoo featuring a wide range of snakes, crocodiles & tortoises in glass & open-air enclosures.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Banana Hill Art Gallery
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Contemporary Art and Serene Forest Exploration
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$ 1

One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Ltd.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Karura Forest (Gate D)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Nature's Wonders and Celestial Discoveries
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$ 1

Karura Forest
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 min

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The Travelling Telescope - Nairobi Planetarium
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Baby Elephants and Graceful Giraffes
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$13

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$ 1

Elephant Nursery
Rescue & rehab center for orphaned elephants, open to the public for viewing mud baths & feedings.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Giraffe Centre
Giraffe conservation & breeding center with feeding platforms & a 38-acre forested nature park.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 5Wildlife Safari and Literary Heritage
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$72

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$ 1

Nairobi National Park
National Park & conservation centre protecting big-game animals & their savanna habitat.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$54
117 - 141 min

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Karen Blixen Museum
1920s farmhouse where Blixen lived & wrote her famous memoirs, now museum with original furnishings.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$18
Day 6Conquer the Majestic Ngong Hills
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$0

Ngong Hills
Hikers & picnickers regularly ascend these sloping peaks boasting scenic valley & city views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7Bronze Treasures and Wildlife Encounters
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$19

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$ 1

Matbronze Art Gallery & Foundry
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Nairobi Safari Walk
Elevated wooden boardwalk winding through a safari park with lions, rhinos, cheetahs & leopards.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
Day 8Orphaned Animals, Railway History, and Art
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$15

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$ 2

Nairobi Animal Orphanage
Rehabilitation center at Nairobi National Park featuring many exotic mammals & birds, plus tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
25 - 30 min

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Kenya Railway Museum
Opened in 1971, this railway museum features locomotives, coaches, a mini railroad & more.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
52 - 63 min

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Red Hill Art Gallery
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 9Thrilling Adventures in Hells Gate National Park
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$33

Hells Gate National Park
Wildlife haven popular with birdwatchers, photographers, hikers, horse-riders, cyclists & campers.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$33

Budget breakdown: $157 In total

Activities & Food:$150
Transport:$7