Just outside the city is Nairobi National Park home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, lion, cheetah, hippo, rhino, and over 400 species of bird life. Visitors can go on the Nairobi Safari Walk, an educational center to make people aware of wildlife and habitat conservation. A trip to visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the Kenyan home of the baroness and Danish author of Out of Africa is a must. The Giraffe Center in Langata is a sanctuary for the local Rothschild giraffe where visitors can feed the giraffes from a raised observation platform. For those more into adorable pachyderms, Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage lets people adopt a baby elephant. In additon, a trip to Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass is where craftsmen blow glass in the dome-shaped foundry building.

The hotel provides a selection of culinary treats between its two restaurants and two bars. The Galaxy Restaurant overlooking the pool features a well-selected breakfast buffet and a la carte snacking options throughout the day. The Galaxy Bar has a wide array of cocktails, wine, liquors, and other beverages as well as tasty appetizers to enjoy with a drink. Internationally acclaimed, the Spur Restaurant is known for its succulent steaks, delicious hamburgers, mouthwatering carveries, tasty chicken, seafood, salads and vegetarian meals. A refreshing pool sits amid lush gardens. The hotel also offers a gym, laundry and valet services, and babysitting.