3 things to do in Kenya - other than a safari! Kenya is perhaps best known for being a great place to go on safari. But it's not there just one of the amazing things to see and do in this East African country. Nairobi The capital of Kenya, Nairobi, is the largest city in the country. Animal lovers can stay at the Giraffe Manor, where giraffes stick their heads out the windows during breakfast, or visit Nairobi National Park, the the only national park in the world within a major city. Mount K e n y a The second highest mountain in Africa, at 5,199 meters, Mount Kenya has far fewer tourists than Africa's tallest, Mount Kilimanjaro. While only experienced climbers can get to the top of the mountain, Point Leanna is only about 200 meters lower and anyone in good health can get there. Climbing the mountain takes four or five days. Guide companies will take you upstairs, and you can even pay someone to carry your backpack for you.