Many might choose to tune in from the comfort of their coaches and other’s will claim the cold has nothing on them. Fresh from the longest weekend of the year, Kenyans will be looking for destinations to blow off work steam over the labour day holiday.
With the weekend only a few days to come, it provides ample time one might need to learn new things and meet new people while still having fun. Schools having opened on Monday, there is not much money to throw around but this does not you cannot still have a good time.
Even if the holiday is just a day, there’s much to be done for one to keep themselves occupied.
Below are some available options in Nairobi that will cost you the littlest money and yet the best experience. With the Ksh 1,000 or less, you can get the the experience of your lifetime at these spots.
Indoor shooting at Kenya Regiment Rifle Club, Langata
If you are a lover of action movies, at KRRC, you will get the opportunity to experience the feeling and thrill you see in the movies in real life. KRRC is an indoor shooting range located at Sailing Club in Langata.
The cost is Ksh 500 for students with ID and Ksh 1000 for adults. You will then pay Ksh 100 for earmuffs, protective eyewear and a target with a bull’s eye.
The ammunition costs Ksh 40 each for .22 calibre rounds and Ksh 70 each for 9mm rounds. It’s best if you go with a group of friends so that you share the cost of ammunition.
A shooting experience serves a lot more than just entertaining. It soothes your soul and is a stress reliever.
Rock climbing at Diamond Plaza, Parklands
In an activity that will boost your physical strength and give you an opportunity to keep fit at the same time. Rock climbing will test your stamina and teach you how and why to should never give up.
The cost is Ksh 1,000 per session and the difficulty levels cater for everyone, whether you’re a beginner, a pro or your skill level is intermediate.
If you like it, you can in future take advantage of the ladies night offer on Tuesdays where your group of girlfriends get to pay Ksh 500 per session instead of the full price.
Acrophobia test at Le’Mac Towers glass walkway
Do you have acrophobia? Some people do not even know if they are afraid of heights because they have never been to a place high enough to test their fears. The Le’Mac Towers in Westlands can help you overcome your fear or perhaps help you realise them.
Perched 24 floors up in the sky, 126 meters-high, the transparent glass-floor walkway has driven netizens into a frenzy. Despite the vantage view of Westlands and Nairobi from the balcony walkway, many Kenyans opined that it appeared to be a risky adventure.
Labour day coming on Wednesday, this can be a great time to try this out and find out whether it can really help you conjure your fear of heights. If you find the time, be sure to pay the building a visit.