Valentine Vacations in Nairobi, Kenya

Love is a sensation that can never have a single definition. It varies from person to person, not only in its conception but also in its expression. But one thing that is universal about love is that it calls for a celebration. Celebrate love a maverick way- gift your beloved with a Valentine Vacation to Kenya's capital and its largest city, Nairobi, and show her that she is special to you. The setting for Karen Blixen's renowned book and later a film, 'Out of Africa'; the originating centre of a significant genre in Kenyan Music, Benga, and of late, the Kenyan hiphop; and the terminus of the Kenya Open golf tournament, Nairobi is indeed one of the most cardinal African cities.

Major Attractions of Nairobi:

• The Nairobi National Park is the most important sightseeing in Nairobi. The abode of various animals like giraffes, rhinos, cheetahs, lions and almost 400 species of birds, it is the only game-reserve within the limits of a capital city.

• Visit Langata's most interesting site, The Giraffe Centre, where you can come into direct contact with the long-necked giraffes and feed them from an elevated platform. Situated at a distance of 5 km from the heart of Nairobi, this sanctuary was founded with the intention of protecting the imperiled variety of Rothschild's Giraffe that only inhabited the East African grasslands.

• Located in the suburb called 'Karen', the residence of the famous author, Karen Blixen between the span 1917 to 1931, Karen Blixen Museum is worth visiting.

• The Kenya National Museum, well known as the "birthplace of humanity" has a brilliant assortment of natural specimens, historical objects and tribal artifacts of Kenya.

• Nairobi's Railway Museum is also worth seeing as it provides a clear insight into the transportation facilities of Nairobi.

• Another very significant history museum of Nairobi is the National Archives which not only displays cardinal historical photographs but also the paintings of Mzee Kenyatta, President Moi and Joseph Murumbi. Shows of Kenyan handicrafts are also frequently held in the National Archives.

• To know about the culture and civilization of the tribal groups of Kenya, tour Langata's Bomas of Kenya, the tourist village which was set up by the government in 1971. And then for an interesting tribal performance, visit Africa's most prominent theatre which is located in this settlement and has an amazing capacity of 3500 seats.

• Situated in the Pankari Sky Centre and encompassing an area of 15,000 square feet, the Solar Ice Rink which is the largest ice rink in Africa with a holding capacity of 200 skaters, was inaugurated in 2005. Feel at the top of the world as you hold your sweetheart's hand and brace her in this skating rink.

• If your beloved is a gourmet, do not forget to treat her to the cuisine of Carnivore, one of the world's best fifty restaurants and I promise you that she'll surely get befuddled in the meat feast which lays on the platter the meat of crocodile, zebra and even impala that will create a hitherto unknown sensation on your taste buds and bewilder you.

• To make your trip to Nairobi an exhaustive one, also visit the Nairobi Mosques; the famous craft market, Blue Market; the River Road shop; the beautiful garden, Nairobi Arboretum and conclude by unbending in the Safari bar.

Nairobi has a copious aggregation of hotels and inns where you can relish the most confidential moments of your Valentine holiday and metamorphose it into a memorable one. Grand Regency, Holiday Inn Mayfair Nairobi, Hilton Hotel Nairobi, Intercontinental Nairobi, Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Hotel Embassy, Nairobi Fair View, Oakwood Hotel, Windsor Golf and Country Club, The Giraffe Manor, Norfolk Hotel, Landmark Hotel, Nairobi Serena Hotel are some of the best known star hotels of Nairobi. To further get immersed in the dynamic vortex of Nairobi and sweep your Valentine off her feet, please access Mydearvalentine.



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