Nairobi and Environs

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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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Photos

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 Valley
Even at the Great Rift Valley you can always get a Coke.

Forest at Lake Naivasha
The view outside of the back sliding door of my hotel room.

Waterbucks
On my first morning I stepped out of my room to find a herd of waterbucks.

Dusk at Lake Naivasha
Dusk is an awe-inspiring sight in the Great Rift Valley.

Lake Naivasha
A waterbuck on the shore of Lake Naivasha.

Monkey at Lake Nakuru
The first wild creature we encountered on our safari was this charming monkey.

Safari Vehicle
Our 4 WD vehicle and intrepid driver. Note the canopy that lifts up to afford 360-degree views.

Lake Nakuru
The alkaline qualities of Lake Nakuru promote algae, which in turn attracts flamingos.

Lake Nakuru
At an overlook point over the misty lake.

Lake Nakuru Swampland
Note the lone rhino in the distance.

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 Park
This charming zebra family was one of the highlights of our safari.

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 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 Center
A nice piece of modern architecture in downtown Nairobi blending the traditional with the contemporary.

Helipad
Standing on the helipad on top of one of East Africa's tallest buildings.