Kenya

Wondering where many of the national geographic photographers capture those amazing wildlife shots? The Maasai Mara is one of the top destinations for animal enthusiasts, and photographers alike. With premiere lodging and an abundance of wildlife, the Mara is a place you will never want to leave. In order to get to the Maasai Mara, you must drive or fly from Nairobi, Kenya. For those of you wh...

Located just outside of the downtown busyness of Nairobi, Kenya, the Giraffe Centre is easy to get to and worth the visit! The centre is open daily from 9:00-5:00. It only costs 1000 shillings (about $10) for adults and 500 shillings (about $5) for children. If you are a student under the age of 23 you can also take advantage of the children's rate of 500 shillings (about $5) by providing your ...

The best way to approach the shore is by walking along Sir Mbarak Hinawy Rd and taking the first right that leads you to a downhill road. At the end of the road, turn right again and behold the first thing your eyes will catch is the spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. On the opposite side of the channel you will see privately owned villas, luxury apartments, an old abandoned jetty and the po...

Less than 20km from downtown Nairobi, Kenya, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is easy to get to and well worth the visit! Here you will be able to learn about elephant conservation, sponsor a baby elephant (US$50/year), watch the elephants feed and if you are lucky, you might even get to pat one of the babies. You are free to take as many pictures as you want. Entry is 500 shillings (US$5) pe...

The best view Nairobi has to offer! This incredible 360 view is definitely worth the vertigo you feel when you're standing on top of this tower. It's a $5 entrance fee you will pay upon entering the center and then you'll ride the elevator all the way to the top. Be careful with small children because the railing is very low on the top of the building!

Venture out to Rolf's Place for a fun adventure and a delicious lunch. On the drive out there you will pass by Nairobi National Park and you will see some wildlife if you keep a close eye; we saw giraffes, warthogs, and zebras. Definitely worth the drive for this awesome experience and meal!

One of the other main adventures of the Masai Mara Reserve is to visit the Maasai people. They are known for being some of the best jumpers in the world and the higher the males jump, the more prestige they gain. When you visit the community they greet you with a traditional dance and then take you in to the interior where you learn their way of life. You cannot find the tribe on the map, but y...

Kazuri means "small and beautiful" and that's exactly what kind of beads they produce here. The mission of the factory is to provide sustainable jobs to the local woman of Nairobi and contribute to the fair trade market. The tour is free to take, but I highly recommend visiting the shop afterwards to view the incredible jewelry and ceramics that are produced.

Karen Blixen wrote the memoir Out of Africa and this beautiful area offers a restaurant, museum, local art, and a gift shop - so there's something for everyone! It's a great place to go if you're in the area or if you're looking for a fun half day trip from Nairobi City Center.