From the Maasai Nyrobi 'place of cool waters' in 1896 there also sprang a railhead and now this colourful modern city. Rather engineer Whitehouse selected this spot, the last totally flat ground before the steep climb up west to the Rift. Spacious exotic tree lined avenues, superb parks and the finest hotels now adorn this important African nervecentre.

Nairobi's Outstanding facilities include the immense Kenyatta International Conference Centre which seats 4,000 and recreational facilities include: Racecourse, Sports Stadiums, Cinemas, Theatres, Museums & Clubs