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| Nyeri Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Gakere Road Gakere Road Sammy Nyeri is the Provincial Headquarters and biggest city of Central Province. It is nessled in between Mt Kenya and the Aberdares, lying just east of the Aberdare Mountains. The Nyeri area is very fertile and is the center of Kenya’s coffee industry. Tourists are most likely to see Nyeri on their way to Aberdare National Park. The city has many accommodations and places to eat. You can get public transportation directly to Nyeri from Nyahururu, Nakuru, Thika and Nairobi. In Nairobi, the stage to Nyeri and most towns in Central Province (Nanyuki, Nyahururu, Meru, Embu) is called the “Tea Room.” It’s located on Accra Road just off of Tom Mboya. _____________Sights Edit This Gakere Road Gakere Road Sammy Here are a few hotspots. [Add Sight] Gakere Rd Edit This This is the main street in Nyeri town leading from the bus park to the middle of town, most visitors to Nyeri town coming by public transport (Matatu) will most likely find themseleves on this street first thing. Here you will find everything from restaurants, supermarkets, Taxi, bookshops to Cyber Cafe's. type: Streets World66 rating: [rate it] email: wanga@wananchi.com Aberdare Edit This Most visitors to Kenya will most likely be out to watch wildlife. When in Nyeri Aberdare National park is a must, here are most likely to see Elephants, Gazelles, Leopards, Lions and many other species of wildlife. There is also the infamous Treetops Hotel located inside the park type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] email: wanga@wananchi.com _____________Practical Information Edit This Nyeri municipality is an urban centre of the larger Nyeri district. It is also is the administrative head quarters for Central Provice, Nyeri district and Municipality division. Its 165 kilometers from Nairobi City the Capital of Republic of Kenya. Nyeri developed as not only as an administrative town but also as an education, tourism, health, financial, agrictural, communication, etc. hub for herself and neighbors. The commercial business district (CBD) is impressive and pose a dynamic reception to visitors.Nyerian are hospitable people and very friendly indeed. Its of important to note that the population is literate and communicate intelligently in English language. [Add Practical address] Visit Nyeri Edit This At the turn of the century, the area around which Nyeri Town stands was in the large part uninhabited forested area although there were agricultural holdings to the west (Tetu), to the northwest (Kihuyo and Ihururu) and to the South from Gatitu. The area towards Kiganjo and northwards was in use by Masai pastoralists. The Town began from military activity in around 1902 where a fort was built for defense purpose. The principal military function lasted up to 1905 but in the interim, Asian traders had been attracted to set up business within the area of relative safety near the more.. type: Post office World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: 24/7 tel: +254-061-2030537 url: www.nyerimunicipal.go.ke address: 180-10100 email: info@nyerimunicipal.go.ke __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Many places to go hang out at night, we have Outspan Hotel, with Kirinyaga Tavern kicking every Friday and Saturday night, dance to new music and old traditional Mwomboko dance, (Native dance by the natives, also called Kikuyu's) Impala Place just opposite Lord Baden Powell's grave. This is a popular joint for young executives especially over the weekends. It is absolute fun, very good music and kicks well upto late morning hours. Zebra Pub, is housed in Batian Grand Hotel, downtown Nyeri just off Temple Road, on Gakere Road. A popular joint for teens. Dance to soul, rap and all new music. Green Hills club is one of the most modernised clubs here in Nyeri, with an underground disco, sound proofed and great light s effects. A few others were closed, White Rhino, Havana, and Club Ozone Bhais Bar is located Centrally on Gakere Road, a few floors above Gakere Rd and here you get a great view of the town below from above as you enjoy your drink. We got Green Oak, a few blocks up on Gakere Road, and many others. I'd say, Nyeri is the best place you'd be in, with Friendly people, great climate, no wonder the Late Baden Powell (the founder of the Scouts Movement) said, Closer to Nyeri, Closer to Bliss. |