Making the most of Nairobi in 12 hours

Giraffe Centre in Karen, Nairobi. (DavidNjaaga/Standard}

I had a heated discussion with a tour guide on how to best experience the highlights of Nairobi in just 12 hours.

listening to Moreen Chelegat of QatKen Travel and Tours describe the thrill of "squeezing your one-day holiday or weekend" into a 12-hour experience in Nairobi (and other places) had me thinking. "Just imagine this, if you have a day to while away (layover for visitors) in Nairobi you have an extra day after your business visit, you have a holiday or one weekend day (for city residents), would you rather let your day go to waste, or would you take the offer of turning it into an exciting guided tour to exciting places, great attractions and fun-filled spectacular activities that can make your day a memorable experience?" asked Chelegat.