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A guided tour is the easiest way to see Kenya’s big five game animals while exploring Masai Mara National Reserve. This tour from Nairobi offers the luxury of a private guide to take you within close viewing distance of the animals that you want to see, plus provides amenities such as transportation, lodging, and meals for guaranteed quality—no planning required. Upgrade to luxury accommodation or optional activities.

Treat yourself to a smooth and hassle-free arrival or departure from Nairobi during this private, one-way vehicle transfer between your city hotel and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Just provide your flight details and get picked up and dropped off in accordance with your schedule. Choose between sedans, passenger vans, and buses depending on your group size.

See the highlights and hidden gems of Mombasa on a walking tour of the city with a storytelling local guide. Learn about the rich history of Mombasa and the people who live here, and find out about life in Kenya pre and post colonial times. See the Fort Jesus Museum, and visit the spice market, talking to stallholders and enjoying the scents and atmosphere.

Tour Nairobi National park, one of Kenya’s most fascinating parks, is located only a few KMs from the city center and JKIA; is a haven that promises nothing short of Adventure! Start your day by pick up from the hotel. After a short brief, make your way to the park, through the city lanes to the open savanna with our open rooftop tour vans. Famed for its open grass plains that play host to a rich cast of wildlife such as; the famous big five , including the endangered black rhinos ,not to mention over 400 bird species. The distant skyscrapers offer nostalgic city feels that acts as a perfect contrasting backdrop to natures finest, After 3 to 4 hours of an amazing game drive , coupled with stops to capture the perfect moments, with our well experienced and professional guide, it’s time to wind up and head back to the hotel or to the airport .

Bike, hike, and sail your way through Hell's Gate National Park on this private guided tour from Nairobi. Keep your eyes out for sightings of animals such as baboons and buffaloes inside the park, and then take the waters of Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds. This tour also includes a visit to a Maasai community, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a break for lunch at your own expense.

Combine a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park with a trip to Lake Naivasha during this full-day, small-group tour. Choose between a game drive and a bike ride through the park, topped off by a walking safari. Enjoy a lakeside lunch or scenic boat ride at your own expense. Tours include an educational visit to a local Maasai community and comfortable, round-trip transfers from your Nairobi hotel.

Kiambethu Tea Farm, one of Kenya's oldest tea farms, is situated 30 Km away from Nairobi. The farm dates back to 1910 and the present house set amidst colorful gardens, has been home to four generations.. A family run business, it is here where you get to enjoy a 'tea luncheon' with the owners Marcus and Fiona Mitchell Kiambethu Tea Farm, the family home of one of the earliest tea growers in Kenya, A visit to Kiambethu farm makes a memorable half day excursion, including a superb lunchtime buffet, visit insight into the growing and making of tea. Accompanied by the resident Kenyan guide, guests can also take a short walk into the small indigenous forest and learn about the plants and how they were used traditionally, watch the Colobus monkeys and birds who are resident in the gardens or just enjoy the sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills.

Explore Mombasa’s old town and nature on a full-day, guided tour that included activities, and round-trip hotel/port transport. Get the perfect introduction to the city by visiting with a local guide, who will share stories about Mombasa culture and heritage, and introduce you to local cuisine in the old town market.

Make the most of your time in Oahu with this private, fully customizable circle island tour. Whether you want to hike, spend time on the beach, chase waterfalls, or sample food, your guide tailors the itinerary to your interests and takes you to top highlights and hidden gems around the island. Hotel pickup and all transportation are included for a seamless experience.

Learn about Kenyan art and culture during this private half-day gallery tour in Nairobi. Understand the country’s vibrant cultural and natural heritage as you visit three renowned institutions across the capital, from thousands of artifacts at Nairobi National Museum to modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures at Nairobi Gallery, topped off by a visit to the collection of African art at Red Hill Art Gallery.

Get a glimpse of life in Africa’s largest urban slum on a private walking tour to Kibera, a deeply impoverished area that’s home to thousands of people. Visit the area with a guide who was born and raised in Kibera, tour an orphanage and school, then see how local craftspeople repurpose bones in a bead factory. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Nairobi.

Being in Nairobi with limited time, take advantage of knowing the city streets and life in the slums by interacting with locals and making friends. Enjoy the tour with our professional local guides who can make you enter every city corner without fear. Get to know how slum life is as you interact with slum dwellers. A guide who is a Kibera resident, born and brought up there, will make the tour more exciting and enjoyable. Meet his friends and classmates as you visit every corner of the school where he received his education, the biogas center, typical Kibera houses, a beads factory, and a local women's craft center workshop that empowers women with HIV and widows, among many other places.

Discover some of Kenya’s diverse cultures without leaving Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes a kazuri bead factory, Matbronze Wildlife Art, the Bomas of Kenya, and the Maasai Market. Traveling across the city with a local driver takes the hassle and stress out of exploring Nairobi, and you’ll get a great introduction to cultures from across the country, from art and artisans to traditional life.

You will discover more about Mombasa especially when exploring with me in Fort Jesus, Old Town and the Spice Market.

Join a private guide for a 4-day safari through Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru, customizing the trip by choosing standard, luxury, or superior accommodations. Visiting the three dramatically varied game reserves means you’ll have the opportunity to spot each of the classic Big Five wildlife in a natural habitat; optional added activities range from hot-air balloons to community-based tourism.

Take a game drive and spot some of Kenya’s “Big Four” without leaving Nairobi on this experience. Ideal for those short on time in Kenya, this budget-friendly, half-day safari trip takes place in Nairobi National Park, a reserve close to the city where you can see lion, rhino, buffalo, Leopards, cheetah, and more in the wild.

This is a carefully crafted experience that provides both character and quality. Between unfair exploitation in un-regulated open markets and the prevalence of low-quality goods, souvenir shopping in Kenya can be a minefield. Navigate it with ease on this door-to-door private tour, with your driver/guide on hand to translate, carry heavy items, and advise if required. A typical tour includes stops at four high-caliber stores: Kobe Beads Factory, Utamaduni Crafts Centre, Golden eagle art gallery and Aqeeq Galleria. Our tour is specially crafted to afford you the opportunity at your pleasure the chance to acquire a precious stone, with our visit to the gemstone store. The gemstones range from Tanzanite garnet, Amethyst, Rubies, Red Garnets, and Aquamarine which yes, are all mined in Kenya & East Africa. Souvenirs are a memorable way to remember your travel experience as these objects hold a sentimental value to yourself, friends & loved ones.

This full-day private tour will take you to the major landmarks of Nairobi. Fully guided by an English-speaking guide, you will spend the day learning the history of the country and a bit about the cultures. Nairobi is one of the most interesting cities in Africa to explore, full of amazing places to admire, whether you are a visitor or a resident.

The tour begins from cruise ships docking in Mombasa port and we bring you back to the port on time for onward travels: Fort Jesus Historical Museum, Old town, Walk in the market and lunch in a local dishes restaurant in Mombasa, Mombasa Giant elephant Tusk monument and afternoon visit to the haller park.

Experience everyday life within Africa’s largest urban informal settlement during this half-day private tour through Kibera slum in Nairobi. Get a chance to interact with local communities, try Kenyan street food, and see vibrant street art projects. Pickup and drop-off is provided from any hotel or commercial address along Ngong Road.

Why travel far for a safari when you can experience one right here in Nairobi? Nairobi National Park, one of Kenya’s most captivating parks, is located just a few kilometers from the city center and JKIA. It’s a wildlife paradise that guarantees an unforgettable adventure! Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel. After a brief introduction, you'll head to the park, traveling through the city streets to the vast savanna in our open-roofed tour vans. Renowned for its expansive grasslands, the park is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five and the endangered black rhinos, as well as over 400 bird species. The striking city skyline in the distance offers a stunning contrast to the raw beauty of nature. After 4 to 5 hours of thrilling game drives, with stops for perfect photo opportunities and insights from our professional guide, you’ll return to the hotel or head to the airport. For Desired rest

An ancient trading city, Mombasa is a rewarding destination to explore with a guide to put everything in context and guard against street hustlers. On this half-day tour, discover the old town, including the Fort Jesus UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the Haller Park animal sanctuary, and visit the spice market, handicraft stores, and the Mombasa Tusks. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Shun market tat and aggressive sellers on this door-to-door cultural shopping tour with a guide. Start at Kazuri Beads Factory, continue to Utamaduni Craft Centre, with everything from wood carvings to batik, then tour the Matbronze foundry and sculpture gallery. Finally, explore the Bomas of Kenya cultural village and the Maasai Market before your driver drops you to your hotel or the airport. Tour excludes entrance fees.

Nairobi Animal Orphanage is an important educational and training facility, which is housed in the only wildlife protected area in a capital city in the world is often home to more than 20 different animals and bird species.