keep representing..

*Kails*:
anyone who has ever been to nairobi i have a question well two...

please answer them for me:

just out of curiosity, what are the best places to visit for someone who has never been there before?
and generally speaking, how friendly are the locals?

Now now kails where do I start?
Ok are you visiting kenya or Nairobi? because truth be told,the fascinating tourists destinations are a distance away from the main city.

City tourism is for business travellers on short stay and you won't get to see the real beauty of kenya if you don't go out of the city.

I could list so many places eg the giraffe centre,game reserve,museum,etc but a good tour guide should be able to put a nice package tour for you inclusive of beach and safari.

Roof of Africa,Mount Kilimanjaro




Kili and flamingos by Rikko77, on Flickr

*Kails*:
anyone who has ever been to nairobi i have a question well two...

please answer them for me:

just out of curiosity, what are the best places to visit for someone who has never been there before?
and generally speaking, how friendly are the locals?

Here is a list of some attraction spots in Nairobi.

http://goafrica.about.com/od/kenya/tp/Nairobi-Top-Attractions-what-to-see-nairobi-kenya.htm

Amboseli National Park

North of Kilimanjaro


The Giants of Africa by | HD |, on Flickr


Mega Nature by | HD |, on Flickr


Morning at Amboseli by radimersky, on Flickr[/size]

Tsavo West National Park

East of Kilimanjaro


Untitled by _daisy_, on Flickr




Mt. Kilimanjaro by adamgwalter, on Flickr

wooow!!! kilimanjaro from times tower?

pendo89: wooow!!! kilimanjaro from times tower?

Yeah, but it is not often that visible. The view tends to be clearer in the months of March-May. But in the other months, it is rather hazy. Too many people often confuse the ice-topped peak for a distant cloud.

You can actually spot the mountain from any tall building as as long as the view towards the south east is not obscured by the other skyscrappers.
This is pretty incredible given that it is more than 250km away.

pendo89:

Now now --- where do I start?
Ok are you visiting kenya or Nairobi? because truth be told,the fascinating tourists destinations are a distance away from the main city.

City tourism is for business travellers on short stay and you won't get to see the real beauty of kenya if you don't go out of the city.

I could list so many places eg the giraffe centre,game reserve,museum,etc but a good tour guide should be able to put a nice package tour for you inclusive of beach and safari.

Thanks for responding Pendo!!
Honestly, I would like to take a nice tour of the entire country
I heard it's one of the most beautiful countries in Africa and my dream is to see it live. I want to see the city as well as the rural areas. Lord willing I will within the next 5 or so years

gallivant:

Here is a list of some attraction spots in Nairobi.

http://goafrica.about.com/od/kenya/tp/Nairobi-Top-Attractions-what-to-see-nairobi-kenya.htm

thanks a million!

Chokl8:

Thanks for responding Pendo!!
Honestly, I would like to take a nice tour of the entire country
I heard it's one of the most beautiful countries in Africa and my dream is to see it live. I want to see the city as well as the rural areas. Lord willing I will within the next 5 or so years

oh c'mmon! 5 years, I will be toothless.
I believe that you will find an even more advanced city in 5 years-lots of developments taking place so karibu-welcome.

Hbuyosh:
Yeah, but it is not often that visible. The view tends to be clearer in the months of March-May. But in the other months, it is rather hazy. Too many people often confuse the ice-topped peak for a distant cloud.

You can actually spot the mountain from any tall building as as long as the view towards the south east is not obscured by the other skyscrappers.
This is pretty incredible given that it is more than 250km away.

I am impressed.I am fascinated by nature and the best view I have had of kilimanjaro is when approaching Arusha.
There's is another mountain whose name I can hardly remember but some jungus were taking photos from the air assuming that it was kilimanjaro.-well me too.
Until the majestic mountain's peak became visible and the sight was magnificent! Tumezoea Mt Kenya but Kilimanjaro looked like a platform on the clouds.

@ gallivant what's that mountain that's soo close to Arusha town? -the northern side not far from the hotel?

pendo89:

I am impressed.I am fascinated by nature and the best view I have had of kilimanjaro is when approaching Arusha.
There's is another mountain whose name I can hardly remember but some jungus were taking photos from the air assuming that it was kilimanjaro.-well me too.
Until the majestic mountain's peak became visible and the sight was magnificent! Tumezoea Mt Kenya but Kilimanjaro looked like a platform on the clouds.

@ gallivant what's that mountain that's soo close to Arusha town? -the northern side not far from the hotel?

You must be talking about Mt Meru.

Too beautiful, too dramatic this is the North Rift.

Source: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/interactive/2013/apr/19/africa-rift-valley-ethiopia-kenya-gallery



Flamingo Lake, Central Island, Lake Turkana, Kenya The region is home to hundreds of species of birds endemic to Kenya. They are essentially supported by plankton masses in the lake which feed the fish





Lake Bogoria, Kenya This strongly alkaline, saline lake has an area of roughly 12 square miles. Many types of algae flourish in its waters, turning the lake a multitude of different shades. The algae-rich water is especially attractive to flamingos. When the water dries up during the hot season, the earth dries out and cracks






Lake Bogoria, Kenya A piece of abstract art created by hundreds of flamingos.






Nabiyotum Crater, Lake Turkana

pendo89:

I am impressed.I am fascinated by nature and the best view I have had of kilimanjaro is when approaching Arusha.
There's is another mountain whose name I can hardly remember but some jungus were taking photos from the air assuming that it was kilimanjaro.-well me too.
Until the majestic mountain's peak became visible and the sight was magnificent! Tumezoea Mt Kenya but Kilimanjaro looked like a platform on the clouds.

@ gallivant what's that mountain that's soo close to Arusha town? -the northern side not far from the hotel?

Its Mount Meru in Tanzania.A majestic peak in its own self but Kilimanjaro steals all her thunder.

thanks gallivant.
that crater.. i wonder if it's habitable cz it looks gosh! this is beautiful..

pendo89: thanks gallivant.
that crater.. i wonder if it's habitable cz it looks gosh! this is beautiful..

It's beautiful, but it rages deep under. It is still an active volcanic mountain. They say it last erupted in 1910.

anyone who has ever been to nairobi i have a question well two...

please answer them for me:

just out of curiosity, what are the best places to visit for someone who has never been there before?
and generally speaking, how friendly are the locals?

the locals are very friendly and they like nigerians a lot. kipepeo hotel on river road is a magnet for nigerian travellers and excellent service too

andico34: the locals are very friendly and they like nigerians a lot. kipepeo hotel on river road is a magnet for nigerian travellers and excellent service too

The kails I know would go to serena at least. Kipepeo is low budget for mahustlers.

pendo89:

The kails I know would go to serena at least. Kipepeo is low budget for mahustlers.

yes thats true but kipepeo is 3 star and a lot of whites like staying there too

to be sincere i love nairobi! a city that never sleeps

Guest house called Katoa in Kilifi

The hybrid solar eclipse as seen from the Sibiloi National Park next to the shores of Lake Turkana.
Source http://www.safari254.com/hybrid-solar-eclipse-views-from-lake-turkana/#comment-390

A rare storm hampered a clear view of the eclipse. Source http://darkroom.baltimoresun.com/2013/11/rare-solar-eclipse-sweep-across-parts-of-africa-europe-and-the-united-states/#1

feeling so in love with my country.