Edmonton to Nairobi Flight Deals
Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city, has attracted Westerners for centuries. From British East Africa railway authorities who founded Nairobi in 1899, to European missionaries who sought to convert tribes and help abolish the slave trade, to early archaeologists whose skull and fragment findings of human ancestors date back 2 million years. Colonialism of course has its dark side; while the name Nairobi means "cool waters" in Masaai, the original inhabitants of the area, they were displaced by colonialism. Nairobi gained independence from Britain in 1963 and today stands as one of Africa's most prominent cities. Read more about Nairobi
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Flights from Edmonton to Nairobi are wildly popular, as Nairobi is the gateway to 56 national parks and reserves for safaris and excursions. Kenya is known as the safari capital of the world, home to some of the most exotic, endangered and ancient wildlife.
Nairobi itself is a bustling, energetic city, and one of many differences, from various nationalities and tribes, to poor and wealthy, scenic and unsavoury. Some areas burst with corruption, destitution and dirt, while others are spacious suburbs with flowering gardens. Travellers must be wary of the dangers and sights poverty produces. Then there's Kenyatta Avenue, the city's showpiece, with palm tree lined, clean streets and modern buildings. Originally designed to let a 12-oxen cart make an uninterrupted turn, the broad avenue now attracts international businesspeople. It is close to cultural places of interest like the National Museum and many traditional markets, like the charming Masaai market with its colourful, intricate beaded jewellery and handicrafts. If you don't want to wait for your safari adventure to admire giraffes, visit the Langata Giraffe Centre, a non-profit sanctuary where you can hand-feed the gentle Rothschild giraffes native to the area.
Travelling to Nairobi, Kenya is an educational visit to another world, whether you're in the city centre or an African game reserve.