Two Rivers Mall Ferris Wheel

Africa’s largest Ferris Wheel is located at Two Rivers Mall in Ruaka, Nairobi, offering riders incredible panoramic views of the Kenyan capital.

Dubbed ‘Eye of Kenya’, the 60-metre tall amusement park-style attraction, held together by its crisscrossing steel beams, opened to the public on February 28, 2019.

The ‘Eye of Kenya’ consists of 40 fully enclosed cabins each sitting up to six passengers who are taken 60 metres above the ground in safety and comfort of the full circle ride.

The Ferris Wheel at Two Rivers has gifted Ruaka its most eye-catching landmark.

According to Two Rivers Mall owners, the wheel is designed as a key highlight of the mall’s theme park which includes quad bikes and a waterpark.

“This was a dream I had and seeing it come to life has been an honour. I appreciate the hard work and dedication of the team,” said Chris Kirubi, who was then a director of Centum Investments, which partly owns the massive shopping mall.

The Ferris Wheel rotates slowly but constantly, allowing riders to get on and off without stopping. At Two Rivers Mall, the ride takes about 17 minutes.

Two Rivers Mall Ferris Wheel Charges

A ride at the Two Rivers Mall Ferris Wheel costs Sh500 per person.

Standing 60 metres tall, the Two Rivers Mall Ferris Wheel is Africa’s tallest wheel – taller than The Cape Wheel in South Africa, and La Grande Roue in Algeria – both 40 metres high.

EXPLAINER:

– What is a Ferris wheel?

It is an amusement ride comprising a rotating upright wheel with cabins attached to the rim in a manner that as the wheel turns they remain upright, usually by gravity.

– The giant wheels are named after American engineer George Ferris (1859-1896), who created the original Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition.

– High Roller in Las Vegas is the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel. The 167.6-metre high wheel opened in 2014 – overtaking its predecessor, the 165-metre tall Singapore Flyer.

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