Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya’s is named from the Maasai Ewaso Nyirobi, meaning "cool waters". Nairobi is unique in having a protected game reserve, Nairobi National Park, within its borders. Nairobi also has more species of birds than any other capital city in the world.

city and capital of Kenya. It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 metres). The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa, Kenya's major port on the Indian Ocean.

The Nairobi city originated in the late 1890s as a colonial railway settlement, now the arrival point for almost all the east African visitors, Jomo Kenyatta International airport is located 14kms from the city center. The airport handles both International and domestic flights. Nairobi is a modern capital and a safari capital hub, one of the Africa’s largest, and most towns.

There are many Matatu terminus in and around Nairobi. Taxi services are popular and very convenient.

First class hotels, restaurants, nights clubs and few casinos are but a few notables.

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