Nairobi



Part A The Essential Guide to the Nation


 * Official name of Country:** Nairobi


 * Situation:**United Nations International Civil Service Commission rated Nairobi( Nairobberey) as among the most insecure cities in the world, classifying the city as "status C".In 2006, crime decreased in the city however it gets dangerous in the pooer areas during the night. The SmartBus is the most reliable source of trnasportation.


 * Site:** Nairobi is situated in between Kombala and Mombasa.


 * Population:** 2,750,561


 * Official Language:** Kiswahili, English, and the Bantu tribal tongues


 * Races/Culture of people:** Nairobi is a multicultural city. One of the more popular races are those of the British colonies.


 * Religions:** There is a very diverse selection of religions within Nairobi. To incorporate all religions there are a number of churches, mosques, temples, and gurdwaras.

Part B The Essential Guide to the City

Nairobi, a modern commercial center with some interesting high-rises and lots of bustle. Visitors can find things not so common in other parts of Africa, such as nice theatres showing the latest films, expensive restaurants serving every type of food, as well as E-mail facilities, faxes and any other sort of modern technology you may want to use. The city is constantly alive, especially at night. Unfortunately, Nairobi has acquired a reputation of being a dangerous city and petty crime is rampant in the pooer areas. Visitors are advised not to leave cash and valuables in their hotel rooms but to make use of hotel safe deposit boxes and safes. Walking at night alone should be avoided; Kenya has an efficient police force as well as a special Tourist Police Unit with highly trained officers. It is advisable to always take those precautions you would take anywhere else in the world. Nairobi has sophisticated supermarkets, boutiques and shopping malls as well as open-air markets where you can purchase local hand-crafts and souvenirs. The main shopping areas in Nairobi are: The Village Market, Sarit Centre, The Junction, The Mall, and Crossroads Karen. Prices are very low in Nairobi, current exchange for 1 Canadian dollar is 74.5874 KES. That could essentially buy you a complete meal.



car 504.28 (CAD) plus another 100 for gas **Flight and Hotel** **$4405** **Safari Park Hotel And Casino** Near Moi International Sports Centre, this Nairobi property is situated in the suburbs. Another area point of interest is Kenyatta University. Includes continetal breakfast.
 * DAY** **1: Arrive in Nairobi** on October 24th at 3:30 PM and pick up car at 4:00 PM at airport and check into hotel. Dinner **@** go to one of the many //Kenchic Inns,// where you can get a quarter, half, or full chicken for KSh 75, 150, or 300. It’s a favorite of the locals, and the chicken is deliciously good.

DAY 2: **Nairobi National Park - 4 hours** This tour departs daily at 0200 hrs. This unique wildlife sanctuary is just a few kilometers from Nairobi's bustling city centre, with Nairobi boasting of having the only wildlife sanctuary to be found in the city precincts in the world. Despite its proximity over 50 species of mammals can be found there, including four of the Big Five with elephant species not being represented. The tour also includes a visit to the animal orphanage at the park gate. The tour returns to the city centre by sundown. Private tour of the same can be organized in the morning for a minimum of 4 max in a group. Price: US$ 125 per person

**250$$ **

**Day 3: Riuki Cultural Center ** Visit the Riuki Cultural Center for an ethnic and cultural odyssey of a traditional Kenyan hamlet. Observe practices relating to the region’s exotic culture and everyday lifestyle. There are local food items, regional tribal dances, ethnographic lectures and theatrical performances by the Kikuyu tribe. Experience the hospitality of the tribes with their folk customs and drink the locally brewed Muratina from a horn.

Take a tour of the city’s mosques and view the intricate architecture of their dramatic arches, domes and pillars. The St Marks strip at Waiyaki Way houses the most prominent and culturally significant mosques in the region.
 * Day ** 4: ** Mosques of Nairobi **

Visit ‘The Village Market’ that features more than 160 stores with more then a dozen open daily. They sell a variety of stuff from spices, Maasai jewellery and woodcarvings to local fabric, fresh fruits and drums at bargain prices. There are over 300 Kenyan artisans displaying their handcrafted creation. Kengeles Bar and Restaurant, Koinange Street for Dinner. DAY ** 6: Ngong Forest Sanctuary walk ** Drive 6 km from the city centre to Ngong Forest, the only indigenous forest in the world that is located right within the city confines of a capital city. The forest is 600 hectares of urban forest managed by a private charitable trust – The Ngong Forest Sanctuary Trust. The walk in the forest offers bird watching, plant identification, and animal life accompanied by a professional naturalist. At the end of the walk Ngong Race course Restaurant will serve refreshments. Please note your payments go to the Ngong Forest Sanctuary Trust, contributing to conservation of this highly valued natural resource splendors.
 * Day 5- The Village Market **
 * 150$$ **
 * Price: US$ 95 per person ** ** 290$$

DAY 7: Carnivore Experience ** Guaranteed daily departures at 12.30 p.m. and 7.00p.m. Dinner or lunch at the Carnivore, which is famous for the succulent stew and barbecue dishes of game meat as an excellent compliment to a holiday in Kenya; a farewell dinner in Kenya. October 31st, Drop of car at 8:00.
 * Price: US$ 45 per person ** ** 90$$

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Jamia Mosque, one of the beautiful mosques in Nairobi.