Silole Sanctuary

This sanctuary is a 900-acre piece of land that the owner set aside for conservation purposes. Located down the dusty Masai Lodge Road, it overlooks the south side of Nairobi National Park. You can walk around the sanctuary for free—it’s filled with all kinds of animals including giraffe, antelope, and impala. I even saw a hyena once! The best way to visit is to park at Masai Lodge and walk in. If you have the guts, from here you can also cross a gorge on an elevated suspension bridge to visit the Kitengela Glass Factory, a charismatic workshop with a little coffee shop and nice cakes.