NAIROBI, KENYA

Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and is currently the largest city between Cairo and Johannesburg. It is a cosmopolitan and bustling city of an eclectic mix of colourful markets and upmarket business areas. The city of Nairobi acts as the gateway to the numerous game parks and reserves in Kenya.

Originally little more than a small muddy, watering hole for Maasai tribes, Nairobi grew with the introduction of the railway and had became a substantial town by 1900. Though now a major city, Nairobi is still very much in tune with its natural surroundings. Even its name, from the Masaai "enkare nyarobi " means "Place of Cool Waters".

During the railway construction in 1899, a man-eating lion preyed on the workers, resulting in one of Kenya's most horrific legends. The movie, The Ghost in the Darkness was based on this legend. Some of the attractions to explore in the city include the Railway Museum, the National Museum and the Snake Park