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Kenyas flagPublished: February 23rd 2012Africa » Kenya » Nairobi Province
February 22nd 2012
Though I travelled to Nairobi for business, I managed to get out and see a bit of the country and its wildlife.
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The Great Rift ValleyThe Great Rift Valley
The Great Rift Valley
A vast plain of soil rich with volcanic ash and alkaline lakes. Some of the most significant hominid fossils have been discovered on these grounds.
Coke Stand at Rift ValleyCoke Stand at Rift Valley
Coke Stand at Rift Valley
Even at the Great Rift Valley you can always get a Coke.
Forest at Lake NaivashaForest at Lake Naivasha
Forest at Lake Naivasha
The view outside of the back sliding door of my hotel room.
WaterbucksWaterbucks
Waterbucks
On my first morning I stepped out of my room to find a herd of waterbucks.
Dusk at Lake NaivashaDusk at Lake Naivasha
Dusk at Lake Naivasha
Dusk is an awe-inspiring sight in the Great Rift Valley.
Lake NaivashaLake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
A waterbuck on the shore of Lake Naivasha.
Monkey at Lake NakuruMonkey at Lake Nakuru
Monkey at Lake Nakuru
The first wild creature we encountered on our safari was this charming monkey.
Safari VehicleSafari Vehicle
Safari Vehicle
Our 4 WD vehicle and intrepid driver. Note the canopy that lifts up to afford 360-degree views.
Lake NakuruLake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
The alkaline qualities of Lake Nakuru promote algae, which in turn attracts flamingos.
Lake NakuruLake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
At an overlook point over the misty lake.
Lake Nakuru SwamplandLake Nakuru Swampland
Lake Nakuru Swampland
Note the lone rhino in the distance.
Water Buffalo in the ShadeWater Buffalo in the Shade
Water Buffalo in the Shade
These creatures are actually some of the most dangerous one can encounter on safari as they can attack without provocation.
Zebras in Nakuru ParkZebras in Nakuru Park
Zebras in Nakuru Park
This charming zebra family was one of the highlights of our safari.
Giraffes in Nakuru ParkGiraffes in Nakuru Park
Giraffes in Nakuru Park
At one point we stopped the vehicle, shut off the engine, and watched quietly as a herd of giraffes crossed the road.
Rhino with BabyRhino with Baby
Rhino with Baby
Our driver joked that if we wanted this rhino to charge all we had to do was mess with the two-week-old baby.
Kenyatta Conference CenterKenyatta Conference Center
Kenyatta Conference Center
A nice piece of modern architecture in downtown Nairobi blending the traditional with the contemporary.
HelipadHelipad
Helipad
Standing on the helipad on top of one of East Africa's tallest buildings.






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