Nairobi

Nairobi is East Africa's largest and most cosmopolitan city, and a major international gateway for safaris across the region. Beyond its role as a transit hub, Nairobi offers genuine wildlife experiences: Nairobi National Park sits just seven kilometres from the city centre and is home to lions, rhinos, giraffes, and buffalo with the city skyline as a backdrop — unique anywhere in the world. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum make Nairobi worth a day or two on any East Africa itinerary.