Many of the sites in Nairobi are owned by the government and therefore are cheap, with many charging less than KSh 500 for entrance fee Some of these sites include the National Archives Museums Safari Walks KICC, and other locations depending on the interests.
- Nairobi Safari Walks The Nairobi Safari Walks has a raised wooden boardwalk on which visitors can walk around and view animals below uninterrupted for a fee of KSh 215.
Visitors can see a sample of the country’s rich animal life, including the rare bongo, white rhino, and albino zebra, as well as big cats, antelopes, and primates. The park is also home to some 150 species of local trees.
2. Giraffe Centre The entrance fee is KSh 400, and visitors can get close and personal with nature’s gentle giants at the Giraffe Centre in Lang’ata, approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. Established in 1983, the Giraffe Centre opened its doors to the general public and students the same year, welcoming over 800 excited students.
There are now over 300 Rothschild Giraffes safe and breeding well in various Kenyan national parks. Here they have
3. Nairobi National Museum Although the video below shows an entrance fee of KSh 100, the entrance fee to the National Museum is KSh 200, and visitors can wander through captivating exhibits showcasing the country’s diverse history, art, and wildlife.
4. Nairobi Railway Museum At an entry fee of KSh 200, visitors can marvel at vintage locomotives, explore historical exhibits, and learn about the pivotal role of railways in shaping the nation’s development.
5. KICC rooftop The KICC management allows visitors to access the rooftop every day from 9:00 am to 8.00 pm on weekdays and till 6.00 pm on weekends.
The charges are Ksh 150 for citizens, residents Ksh 200, and KSh 400 for foreigners. The open rooftop on the 28th floor gives you a great view of the Nairobi skyline. TikTok video of places to visit in Nairobi A Kenyan TikTok user, @adventuresomeke, shared a short video highlighting some places that local or foreign tourists can visit for a good time.
