Cheap Flights From Birmingham to Nairobi

The capital of Kenya is a great place to start your travels and there are many things to do in this city before you head onto a safari. If you want something different than a 5 star hotel with all mod cons, stay at the Wildebeest Camp. This hotel offers rooms and dorm beds as well as tents that are set up in its garden. You can choose from deluxe tents with ensuite bathroom or tents with shared bathroom. The atmosphere is very relaxed and safe as the night guard is a real Masai warrior. Breakfast is served in the dining room where you can choose your style of eggs from the menu. If you don't have time to make a trip to one of the game parks when you're in Kenya, head to the Nairobi National Park. It's set on the edge of the city and you can watch elephants, lions etc with the skyline of Nairobi in the background. If you're visiting with children then the Giraffe Centre is a nice place to spend a couple of hours. Here you can feed and snog the protected Rothschild Giraffes of which there are around 11 kept here till they are ready to go back to the wild. If you've got the cash then the adjacent Giraffe Manor Hotel is a superb place to stay. Do bring your camera to breakfast as the giraffes will stick their heads through the windows to enjoy your morning tea with you. There is also an elephant sanctuary nearby. In the same area you'll find the Karen Blixen Museum which is housed in the former home of the famous Scandinavian lady who wrote Out Of Africa. Of course a visit to Kenya would not be complete without a safari. The Masai Mara is a couple of hours away. There are numerous operators selling day trips or multi day trips here. Check out Safe Ride Tours for a budget option.