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Just outside the urban rhythm of Nairobi lies Nairobi National Park — a rare experience where open grasslands, wildlife, and big sky beauty exist against the backdrop of a capital city. It is one of the most unexpected ways to experience Nairobi: untamed, cinematic, and unmistakably Kenyan. For guests looking to add something memorable to their stay, this is more than a sightseeing stop. It's a reminder that Nairobi has always lived at the edge of the wild.",{"type":39,"bg":40,"columns":41},"two-column","white",[42,46],{"image":43,"heading":44,"body":45},"\u002Fassets\u002Fimages\u002Fhouse-notes\u002Fdiscover-nairobi\u002Fjafferys-sports-club-park.webp","Jaffery's Sports Club: An Active Escape","For guests who like to keep moving, Jaffery's Sports Club offers a more active side of Nairobi. 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