Southern Sun Mayfair is within a 2-3km radius of numerous shopping districts, including the Masai Market, Galileo, Tamambo, Casablanca, Sarit and Westlands Commercial Centres. Take in some history at the National Museum a mere 2kms from the hotel. Try your luck at the Mayfair and Las Vegas Casinos, or get in some sport action at the Parklands Sports Club a kilometre away. No journey to Kenya is complete without a game drive around the Nairobi National Park, so make time for the 10km trip from the hotel.

Nairobi is a fascinating place with many local attractions on offer. Before departing for the parks, reserves and islands in the rest of the country it is well worth spending a day or two exploring this wonderful city. We recommend hiring a reputable tour or taxi service through the hotel to drive you to the various local attractions.

Nairobi National Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Spot free roaming zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, giraffes, black rhinos, ostriches, baboons, cheetahs and lions at Nairobi National Park and visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where orphaned elephants and rhinos are cared for and eventually returned to the wild.

Click here for the Nairobi National Park website

Click here for the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage website

The Giraffe Centre

Experience giraffes up close at this wonderful centre dedicated to the preservation of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Hand-feed these graceful and gentle creatures, and enjoy a nature walk among 160 bird species.

Click here for The Giraffe Centre website

Nairobi National Museum

The Nairobi National Museum is home to great pre-historic finds including relics from mankind’s earliest ancestors. There are also fascinating sections on art, geology, wildlife and local history, along with an attached snake park where some of the world’s largest and most venomous snakes are displayed.

Click here for the Nairobi National Museum website

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen was a notable Kenyan personality who authored acclaimed books under the name Isak Dinesen, including Out of Africa which inspired an Oscar winning film of the same name. The Karen Blixen Museum retains much of its original furniture and other photographs and items of interest.

Click here for the Karen Blixen Museum website