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Nairobi Experience
General Info | Photo Gallery | Traveller FeedbackTake a guided walking tour of Nairobi, Visit Uhuru Park, Wander past Parliament buildings, Visit the Jomo Kenyatta mausoleum, See the August 7th memorial park, Enjoy a typical Nairobian lunch.
- Take a walking tour to discover the highlights of Nairobi.
- View the nations parliament buildlings
- Wander past the Mzee Jomo Kenyatta mausoleum
- Drop in on the August 7th memorial park, the National Archives and Uhuru Park.
- Stop for lunch at a restaurant for a chance to try local specialties.
Tour style:Walking, Local Transport, Local Food
Inclusion:
Guide, local transport, local lunch.
Exclusion:
All drinks, transfers to/from the starting point hotel, tips or gratuities for your local guide, items of a personal nature.
Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:
- Duration: 4-5 hours
- Meeting point:
Kivi Milimani Hotel
- Start time: 9.00 AM
- Finish point:
Kivi Milimani Hotel
Additional information :
- Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
- Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Nairobi Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
- Dress standard:
When packing, be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this, and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering shoulders and no short shorts. We recommend a mixture of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not suitable. Topless sun bathing is unacceptable.
- Child policy:
Travellers must be 12 years or older.
- Language: English
Also runs from:1 Apr 2012 to 31 Mar 2013
Itinerary:
You are required to be at the reception of the Kivi Milimani Hotel by 9:00 a.m. for a brief introduction meeting from your tour guide.
Join an English speaking guide to explore Nairobi. Take a walk through Uhuru Park in the heart of the city then wander past the parliament buildings to the mausoleum of the first president of Kenya, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. See the Kenyatta Conference Centre and the August 7th memorial park which was built to commemorate the bombing of the US Embassy. There is also time to visit the Kenya National Archives and various other sites within the city centre. Walking through the city streets and travelling by public transport provides plenty of opportunity to mingle with the locals as they go about their daily lives. Enjoy an opportunity to sample local cuisine with lunch at a restaurant. The adventure ends back at the hotel.
Your trip:
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Tipping:
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour
- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
Our Nairobi Urban Adventures team is made up of local Kenyans who have lived in and around Nairobi most of our lives. We have worked together for many years, averaging nine years each, and come with a vast amount of experience in the travel industry and a shared love for adventure. Having travelled extensively throughout the region, our knowledge of East Africa is second to none and we are eager to share this with you, our fellow travellers.
Jerry ( our tour guide ) and Liz ( Nairobi Urban Adventures representative )
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