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1. Visit The Forbidden Zone In Tsavo National Park East

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History has long documented the turbulence that follows when the hunter becomes the hunted: visit the Forbidden Zone in Tsavo National Park East to see how the hunters (poachers of elephants and rhino) become the hunted, as the game rangers patrol...more

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2. Diving In The Indian Ocean

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Diving opportunities are numerous along Kenya�s coast in any of the country�s seven Marine National Parks. The long fringing coral reef that stretches along Kenya�s entire 900 km coastline has been largely protected from over-fishing and damage th...more

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3. Adventure Safari

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If you're looking for an active safari, Kenyan west is the ideal place to mix exploration and relaxation. For the trekker, there is plenty of opportunity to strap on a pack and head for the hills. The Gembe Hills, in the vicinity of Safari v...more

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4. Climb Kilimanjaro

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Standing before the mighty mountain, Kilimanjaro, you peer up, dazzled by the sheer height of the snow capped peak that reaches into the heavenly blue sky. The mighty finger of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru, the peak of Kilimanjaro, is a suspended pinnacle ...more

From $855

Operators offering this activity : Climbing Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro Trekking

5. Bird Watching In Rusinga Island

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Rusinga Island is situated on the northeastern end of Lake Victoria some 80 miles west of the Maasai Mara. For birdwatchers, Kenyan west is one of the richest region, with twin islands of about an hour�s boat ride from the village, there are mo...more

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6. Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site, Lake Nakuru National Park

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Several years ago a mighty migration of flamingos to Lake Nakuru swarmed upon the still waters of the lake, dubbed as "the greatest bird spectacle on earth." Today, these flamingos make this beautiful lake their home. Around the lake, volcanic c...more

From $750

Operators offering this activity : 7 Day Kenya Lion Safari Tour - (KLS7)

7. Visit Fort Jesus Mombasa

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Fort Jesus, located on the edge of a coral ridge overlooking the entrance to the Old Port of Mombasa, was built by the Portuguese in 1593 to protect their trade route to India and their interests in East Africa. Designed by an Italian architect, J...more

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8. Elasmere(cream Tea At Elsamere)

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Elsamere is a haven for lovers of nature, set in a calming Acacia forest on the banks of Lake Naivasha on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. it acts as home to a troop of curious black and white colobus monkeys and restless fish eagles. Elsa...more

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9. Ballooning In Maasai Mara

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There is nothing more magical than floating over herds of wildlife in the Maasai Mara in a colorful hot air balloon. It�s the best way to see the game and the Savannah plains without the intrusion of vehicles and loads of other people all trying...more

From $225

Operators offering this activity : 4 Day Kenya Masai Mara Fly-In Tour - (KM4)

10. Walk On Watamu Beach, Malindi

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Watamu, meaning "sweet people" is a sweet place filled with smiles, sun, sand and thriving activities aplenty to make tourist happy beyond their imaginings. The beaches around Malindi are absolute havens of tranquility. Kenya's west coast fringe...more

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11. Cichlid Collection

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Go down into the world�s second largest and fresh water lake, locate and catch your own cichlid specie and carry it home to your aquarium. Cichlids from Africa are prized and adored for their beautiful coloration. You cannot find freshwater fish ...more

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12. Visit Ngong Hills

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Overlooking the Great Rift Valley this ridge dominates the view west from Nairobi on any clear day. From a distance the 4 main summits resemble the knuckles of a giant whose fate is the subject of several Masai legends. They provide good walking o...more

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13. Lake Victoria Cultural Safari

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 9 DAYS NAIROBI / KERICHO / KISUMU /KIT MIKAYI / MBITA / RUSINGA / TAKAWIRI ISLAND / MFANGANO ISLAND / MBITA / NYAMGONDHO / THIM LICH OHINGA / AWENDO / KILGORIS / MAASAI MARA / NAIROBI. DETAILED ITINERARY Day 1: Nairobi � Ker...more

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14. Visit Lake Victoria Islands

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Lake Victoria has numerous island and to mention the main, Rusinga Island has an elongated shape approx. 10 miles (16 km) from end to end and 3 miles (5 km) at its widest point, lies in the northeastern part of Lake Victoria at the mouth of...more

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15. Maasai Market � Located In Village Market

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The Maasai market is a tourists' paradise, but locals also shop for all sorts of made-in-Kenya arts, crafts and curios. Patchwork quilts, imported sarongs and the more popular Kenya-made kikoi wraps all vie for position and customers.One of the...more

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Operators offering this activity : 7 Day Kenya Lion Safari Tour - (KLS7)

16. Visit Thompson's Falls, Aberdare National Park

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In central Kenya, the Aberdare Mountain Range stretches out, another result of the crumpling upwards of the earth millions of years ago that formed the Great Rift Valley. The Kukuyu people believe that the Aberdare mountains are the place of the ...more

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17. Camping In Naivasha - Bottom Of The Great Rift Valley

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Camping in Naivasha at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley will enlighten one about the nature of the earth that is taken for granted every day. 20 million years ago, tectonic forces combined to produce what is known today as the Great Rift Valle...more

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Operators offering this activity : 7 Day Kenya Lion Safari Tour - (KLS7)

18. Private Kisite Marine Park Dhow Cruise

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The East Coast of Africa is a romantic, magical place filled with ancient ruins, vast expanses of wildlife and fringe beaches that stretch out for miles on end, not to mention, great coral reefs and marine life. The tropical feel gives this gorge...more

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19. Spectacular Safari To Lambwe Forest

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The magnificent, unspoilt wilderness of Lambwe Forest in Lambwe alley is about an hour�s drive from Homa-bay or Mbita Point, the 3100-hectare forest usually referred to as �Olambwe �by the locals is a favourite tourist destination. The hot tro...more

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20. Fishing Trips In Lake Victoria

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Nam Lolwe (local name for Lake Victoria) is famous for its fishing. There are lots of Tilapia (Ngenge in Luo; local language), a sweet tasting local favourite dish caught along the shores. One the same tone, the real deal with the local is the Ni...more

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21. Visit The Giraffe Center In Nairobi

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One of the most curious creatures on earth is undoubtedly the giraffe. Visit The Giraffe Center in Nairobi to have a closer glimpse of these amazing creatures. You will be amazed to learn more about this beast than you even dared to know. With ...more

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22. Visit Old Town In Mombasa

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Mombasa, on the East Coast of Africa, in Kenya, is filled with history, and is Kenya's second largest city. from the 15th century, when trading in ivory, sandalwood and other items dominated the East African coast, Muslims and Africans were broug...more

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23. Climb The Roaring Rocks In Tsavo National Park West

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Climb the Roaring Rocks in Tsavo National Park West and immerse yourself in an unspoiled world of serene beauty. Never before has the scene been so elegantly crafted by the wisdom of nature. Tsavo National Park West, halfway between Nairobi and ...more

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24. White Water Rafting On The River Tana

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White water rafting throws you into the thrill of sharing a boat that negotiates its way down a river filled with more than a few exciting turns, twists and splashes: giving you the most thrilling adventure yet while on holiday in Kenya. The expe...more

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25. Horseback Riding Around The Snow Capped Peak Of Mt. Kenya

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Horseback riding beneath the snow capped peak of Mt. Kenya, through vast glades, plains; around lakes; beneath the canopy of forests, and shadowed by the mighty snow-capped peak of Mt. Kenya is bound to be the most memorable experience of your lif...more

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26. Visit Tom Mboya�s Mausoleum

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(Thomas Joseph Mboya always referred to as the� Political genius"). Tom Mboya�s mausoleum lies on family land at Kasawanga Village on the north side of the island, about 7km by the dirt road from Mbita, or roughly 5km directly across the island. ...more

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27. Eat At Carnivore Restaurant In Nairobi

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The Carnivore is considered �Africa�s Greatest Eating Experience�. Every type of meat imaginable including a selection of game meat is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table. Delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces com...more

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28. Explore Lake Nakuru

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Millions of years ago, tectonic plates beneath the earth's surface shifted and rumbled, shaking the earth and causing volcanoes to erupt. The overall result was the creation of the Great Rift Valley, a valley rich in wildlife and fertile soils, 1...more

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Operators offering this activity : 7 Day Kenya Lion Safari Tour - (KLS7)

29. Climb Mt.kenya

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Mt Kenya may not be the highest Mountain but its one of the best trekking and climbing Mountains in Africa with Biodiversity,Beauty and best scneries ever to be found on another Mountain in the Mother Continent. It Offers the most regarding sit...more

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30. Sightseeing By Boat

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Lake Victoria�s waters are a natural wonder filled with shimmering shoals of tropical cichlid fish and Massive Nile Perch. The Green islands and lakeshores are alive with monkeys and birds. Crocodiles and Hippos wallow in the fresh shallows while ...more

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31. Boat Rowing Contest On Lake Victoria

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Lake Victoria is the second largest fresh water lake in the world and twice the size of Wales. Home to the Luo people, a local people that thrive on the fishing, Lake Victoria is both mother nurturer and elusive beauty, and is the biggest source ...more

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32. Visit Lamu Old Town

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Visit Lamu Old Town, the oldest town in Kenya, and the nexus of many centuries of cultural interaction: where the Swahili and Arab culture met many centuries ago to produce a mixture of African and Muslim cultures that survives to this day. Visit...more

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33. Lukenya Rock Climbing

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Lukenya rock climbing located near Athi River, in the rolling hills of Lukenya that stretch out in the area, provides the best platform for beginner climbers to learn how to climb and as a practice climb for experienced climbers. Located 40 kilom...more

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34. Private Mombasa By Night Dhow Cruise, With Casino And Bora Bora Club

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What could be more romantic than a cruise on an old Arab dhow in the port of historic Mombasa, with dinner in the old Fort of this town, with the sun setting on the horizon before being replaced by a vast canopy of stars? The Private Mombasa by N...more

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35. Elephant Feeding

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Watching baby elephants trot along with floppy trunks and ears as they get fed, it�s like watching a playground full of kids, chasing each other, tearing, arguing, and even standing or just sulking. This is a must do in Nairobi and experience the...more

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36. Athletics Events In Kenya

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The cheetah is the fastest of all land mammals, but can it keep up with a Kenyan marathoner for a full marathon? With the full-length loping strides that are issued gracefully one after another, Kenya�s great marathoners negotiate the marathons o...more

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37. Bull Fighting Events In Kakamega

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Set near the beautiful kakamega Forest, the bull fighting events of Kakamega are a curious aspect of Luhya culture that happen several times a year, forming a crucial aspect of Luhya culture. Deep in the kakamega rain forest, the calls of primate...more

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38. The Maralal International Camel Derby

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Think: a single-humped animal that originated in East Africa, later spreading to Arabia, that is able to survive long periods without water, and able to withstand changes in body temperature that most other mammals would die from; this is the drom...more

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39. Bicycle Riding Competition & Boda Boda Riding Contests In Kenya

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Bicycle riding competition and boda boda riding contests in Kenya provide tourists with a unique perspective on kenya, from an unexpected vantage point � the back of a bicycle. The frantic village streets are filled with the throngs of villagers ...more

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40. Play Polo In Nairobi

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Play polo in Kenya to experience the thrill of a land untouched by the ravages of civilization. Kenya is mother to many of the world's wonders, and paints the scenery for spectacular polo holidays. The Great Rift Valley has been carved out of th...more

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41. Horse Racing In Kenya

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The shimmer of light off brown coats that glisten in the sunlight, and the meters of unspoiled that track lay open, awaiting the heavy pounding of hooves. These are the precursors to a horse race in Kenya. Time slows to a halt. In the stands men i...more

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42. Visit The Karen Blixen Museum

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Out of Africa: an account of living in glorious Kenya by famous author Karen Blixen, adapted into a movie starring Robert Redford in 1985. Visit the location that inspired this Oscar sweeping movie in Kenya at the Karen Blixen museum in Nairobi. ...more

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43. Railway Museum In Nairobi

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For a nostalgic trip down memory lane, visit the Railway Museum in Nairobi, at the west end of the Nairobi train station. Established in 1971, the museum was created to preserve and display to the public the relics and records of the railways of ...more

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44. See Baboons & Vervits At Lake Nakuru National Park

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Baboons and vervet monkeys are among the more intelligent of primates. Baboons are curious creatures: they posses a rudimentary intelligence which often leads people to think that they are being cheeky, and they certainly are mischievous animals....more

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45. See The Lunatic Line, Tsavo National Park West

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Say the word man eaters and most people wont know what you re talking about. Add in a few more words, mix and say: 'the man eaters of Tsavo'. perhaps this will make sense now. If not, try another combination: "The Ghost in the Darkness," the n...more

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46. See Crocodiles At Mamba Village

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See the crocodiles at Mamba Village to have an exciting excursion that brings you closer to these fascinating beasts. Crocodiles are among the most interesting creatures to have ever inhabited the earth. It is believed that crocodiles have alter...more

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47. Annual Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

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�See it, feel it, be it� - this is the slogan for the Annual Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, a joint-crunching, heart-pumping and agonizingly spirited 42 kilometers of foot-slogging � all of which is made to look easy by the world-class line ...more

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48. Mater Dettol Heart Run

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The Mater Dettol Heart Run is a run that raises money for a fund that helps children with cardiac problems to get the surgery that they need in order to survive. A large number of Kenya's children suffer from cardiac problems that often require ...more

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49. Lamu Donkey Tour

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Among some of the quirkier attractions that Kenya has to offer is the Lamu Donkey Tour. Lamu sets the scene for this delightful activity, and is a place of off-beat beauty and serenity. Lamu is the oldest town in Kenya, on an island just off the...more

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50. Go Golfing

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Go, going . . . gone! Sold to the country with tropical beaches on coasts of turquoise ocean; with snow-capped peaks that stretch into the heavens; with vast plains abundant in wildlife stretching out immeasurably beneath a vast African sky. The...more

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51. Sky Diving In Kenya

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Sky diving in Kenya will give you the rush of an exhilarating free fall followed by a panoramic view over the vast, beautiful land of Kenya. What is it that attracts so many to the activity of sky diving? Ever since the first sky dive by Andr�-J...more

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52. Ice Skating At Panari Sky Center

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Ice skating at Panari Center is one of Kenya's more interesting activities; a mass of ice inside a building in a land where the sun beats down on the plains relentlessly. The Panari Sky Center is an architectural wonder, located within five kilom...more

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53. Tamarind Dhow Cruise,mombasa

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For the ultimate in romantic experiences, take your new or old flame on a Tamarind Dhow Cruise, in Mombasa. You are swept off on a romantic cruise aboard an authentic Arab dhow around Mombasa, a city breathing with living history. The dhow that ...more

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54. Private Ngomongo Cultural Center Tour

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Imagining the Kenya of old requires forgetting about cars; forget, for a moment about computers, about telephones, about Internet, and about all the modern conveniences that you experience on a daily basis. Instead, imagine a world where money is...more

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55. Cosmic Bowling In Village Market

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Kenya � the ever mysterious land, filled with surprises and hidden treasures. From the vast plains filled with abundant wildlife, rocky crags where leopards make their homes in the cliffs, to the smiles that adorn the faces of those who inhabit t...more

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56. Gp Karting In Splash � Located In Langata

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If it's high-speed, heart-pumping, pedal-thumping adrenaline you're after, then GP karting in Splash, located in Langata, Nairobi is definitely for you. Experience the thrill of go karting at its most extreme, or have a couple of laps and loads o...more

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