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The Nairobi Arboretum owes its existence to the Kenya Uganda Railway, which was built at the turn of the twentieth century. What are the similarities between the Nairobi Arboretum and trains? … You ponder silently. Back then, trains were powered by wood-fired steam engines. This necessitated a steady supply of massive amounts of firewood to keep them running. To provide the requisite fuel wood, indigenous trees within 3 kilometers on either side of the railway line were first cut down. Due to their slow growth rate, foresters saw that indigenous trees were being destroyed quicker than they could replenish over time. They were clearly not going to be

The Nairobi Botanical Garden is a little-known green park located between the Nairobi National Museum buildings and the Nairobi River, about a 10-minute walk from the CBD (CBD). A natural walk winds its way through the gardens, bordered by oddly shaped garden sculptures that challenge you to consider their meaning. The well-kept lawns in the gardens, both in the shade and out in the open, provide a pleasant break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Nairobi Botanical Garden is a project of Kenya's National Museums (NMK) that aims to display the country's diverse vegetation. For that purpose, the NMK has divided the garden into thematic

Yes, you may go for a day walk up Mt Kenya and return to Nairobi the same day. At 5199m above sea level (asl), this mountain is the highest in Kenya and the second highest in Africa, attracting both local and international hikers and climbers lured by its snow-capped summits, spectacular landscape, and the challenge of the climb. Climbs often last 3 to 5 days for those aiming for the highest points. For those with limited time, the places near the mountain base can offer provide a satisfying experience. Naromoru Route Description Buffaloes, elephants, black leopards, lions, hyenas, several types of antelopes, monkeys, birds, and hyraxes, among other

For anyone courageous enough to survive the long off-road, hot, dusty trip through Kenya's semi-arid northern border plains, the Ndoto Mountains in Samburu County offer an oasis. This region had been plagued by insecurity for so long that most people were unable to reach there until lately. The several hills that make up this mountain range, which stretches 40 kilometers from southeast to northwest, create a breathtaking vista of jagged peaks and valleys in stark contrast to the surrounding plains. One of these hills, the 1800m high Aldera, provides a reasonably simple day climb from the Ngurunit base at 800m. How to Get There Take Thika Road out

The road from Nairobi to the Nguruman Escarpment passes through the rolling green foothills of the Ngong Hills, long descent to the semi-arid plains on the Great Rift Valley's floor, a brief watery interlude crossing the renowned Lake Magadi, and then another seemingly endless drive through dusty dirt tracks crossing semi-arid plains inhabited by the Maasai community. To the south, near the Tanzanian border, the Nguruman Escarpment defines the western edge of Kenya's Rift Valley. The environment changes considerably as you approach its slopes, some 160 kilometers from Nairobi. Mango and Pawpaw groves may be found all over the place. Thanks to the Entasopia River, which originates from