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See Nairobi differently

A family enjoys a boat ride at Uhuru Park on boxing day. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

When many people think of travel, leisure or sightseeing, few think of Nairobi, and you can't blame them. The capital has been described as among other things a concrete jungle, hardly the tagline for a person looking for a relaxing time and great views.

While it is described as the only city with a national park within its boundaries, even residents look outside when looking for destinations.

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