Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya, situated at an elevation of about 5450 ft in the highlands of the southern part of the country, with a population of around 2 million.
Nairobi, Kenya - a Modern City
Nairobi's name comes from the Maasai Enkarenairobi, meaning "cool waters. The city was founded in the late 1890s as a British railroad camp on the Mombasa-to-Uganda railroad. Modern Nairobi looks very much like any modern western city with skyscrapers and busy streets. And like in most developingcountries remember the mantra for all tourists: Keep your wits about you, dress conservatively; take a taxi after dark and don’t wear flashy jewelery.
Nairobi Has Great Shops, Markets and Accommodation
Most people don’t go to Nairobi; they pass though - maybe stay overnight on their way to the Game Parks or Wildlife Safaris. Those who take the time to spend a few days in the city, will find there are plenty of interesting things to do and see, both in the city (good shops and markets, museums, especially the Railway Museum) and in the close surroundings (Karen Blixen House, Giraffe Center, Nairobi Arboretum, Nairobi Mosques) and even the Nairobi National Park, just in case tourists haven’t had enough of animals.
