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See Nairobi’s most popular attractions on a private sightseeing tour of the city. Skip the taxis and public transport and opt for the convenience of a private guide and driver who will pick you up from your hotel and walk you through the Nairobi National Museum, August 7th Memorial Park, and take you to the top of the Kenyatta International Conference Center.

Snorkel Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve on a full-day cruise by traditional dhow sailboat, stopping to explore two vibrant snorkel sites on the park’s coral reef. Sailing from the mainland to the marine park is a peaceful, eco-friendly way to experience the protected area, and the cruise includes a Swahili seafood lunch and drinks on Wasini Island.

Learn all about Kenyan coffee production with this farm-to-cup experience just outside of Nairobi. You'll tour a coffee estate, learn about every step of the production process, and get the chance to sample some freshly brewed Kenyan coffee yourself. Round-trip transfers from your Nairobi hotel are also included.

Journey through the African great plains on a week-long safari through Kenya’s most beautiful national parks and reserves. Visit Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli and take safari drives to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and rare white rhinos. Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, plus all lodging, park fees, transport, and meals. See Mount Kilimanjaro looming in the distance throughout your tour and admire the savannah scenery.

Take in the sweeping landscapes and dramatic views that inspired Karen Blixen's famous book Out of Africa on this tour from Nairobi. Tour the writer's colonial farmhouse, which still retains some of her original items, before continuing to the Giraffe Centre to learn about the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe. This tour includes commentary from your guide and hotel pickup-drop off from your Nairobi accommodation.

In one day you can get to know the city of Malindi, with its markets, the hectic African life. To then cross the bridge and immerse yourself in the quiet of Robinson Island and be lulled by the sound of the sea. End the day with a trip to Marafa where Hell's Kitchen is the Devil's Kitchen, as it is hot during the day. You will be fascinated by the tale of the legend of the creation of Marafa, exploring its gorges on foot. You will end the day admiring a beautiful sunset.

Learn about life in one of Africa’s largest urban slums in a responsible way by booking this private tour to Kibera Slum from Nairobi. You spend a full day exploring the markets, recycling plants, a bead factory, a kindergarten, and more. Your guide explains local issues the community is tackling, and gives you an insider look at the area’s culture.

Explore Mombasa’s colonial history, old town, and nature on a full-day private tour that includes entrance fees, all activities, and round-trip hotel 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.

Spend the day 56 miles outside of Nairobi at the iconic Lake Naivasha. Your tour departs after breakfast and includes a stop at the Great Rift Valley Floor. It's the perfect way to escape the city and enjoy some of the African wild.

Make the most of your time at shore when you book this full-day private sightseeing tour of Mombasa’s highlights. Alongside a private guide, visit the top attractions including Fort Jesus Historical Museum, the old town, and the Mombasa Tusks. Enjoy a cultural experience with a walk through a local market and shopping at a handicrafts store. Hotel and cruise port pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

See free-ranging wildlife at the edge of the city with on a half-day safari in Nairobi National Park, where you’ll search for lions, black rhino, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and hundreds of species of birds. Morning and afternoon game drives are timed to catch animals when they’re most active, and the safari includes door-to-door transport from hotels in Nairobi to ensure a worry-free safari.

The tour steps up in that this is the only park in Kenya where bike riding is allowed. Hell's Gate National Park boasts a diverse and dramatic landscape, geothermal features, and a unique array of wildlife. It's characterized by towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, and volcanic rock formations, creating a rugged and visually stunning environment. Get to witness great physical features where the film "The Lion King" was inspired and filmed. This package offers two options: one with the entrance fee included and another without, to suit your needs. All optional activities are not included.

Enhance your knowledge of traditional home cooking in Kenya with this combination of a local market tour and a cooking lesson. Enjoy one-to-one guidance and a more personalized experience than large group classes, as it’s a private session for just your party. To begin, source fresh local ingredients from the market, then cook a five-course meal with Kenyan and Indian influences—such as curries, and “ugali” (cornmeal).

Visit three of Nairobi’s most famous wildlife-related attractions during this full-day, small-group combo trip. Learn about local conservation efforts at the Giraffe Center, observe bird species from all around the world at Stedmak Gardens and Recreation Center, and get a chance to spot zebras, hyenas, wildebeests, and dozens of over animal species during an open-top safari drive through Nairobi National Park. Hotel transfers are provided.

Climbing Mount Kenya is a challenge, and making the ascent requires the services of a guide. While tour packages can fill up, you can guarantee your chance at climbing the epic mountain by booking in advance. This package not only includes guide services, food, and lodging, but it also includes transportation from Nairobi so that you won't have to figure out any logistics on your own.

Spend an afternoon with some of Africa's most iconic animals on this day tour from Nairobi that gives access to giant elephants and towering giraffes. TThen stop at the Giraffe Center, where you'll find Rothschild giraffes wandering the grounds. This memorable experience includes a tour of the Kazuri beads women factory

Just 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Nairobi, Nairobi National Park is a must-visit for any traveler to the city. Enjoy a private dawn safari in a vehicle with a pop-up roof for easier viewing: expect to see zebras, buffalo, gazelles, giraffes, and likely lions, hyenas, and hippos. Your package includes a guide, bottled water, and round-trip transfers from the airport or your hotel or residence within the Nairobi metropolitan area.

Kenya is famed for its wildlife, but most opportunities to see animals up-close take place far from the capital. During this private half-day tour, you’ll get a chance to interact with giraffes and learn about local conservation efforts at the Giraffe Centre. At no extra cost, you can also visit the Kazuri Beads Factory, or optionally see baby elephants at the Elephant orphanage for an additional fee.

If you want to experience the thrill of an African safari, but don't have a lot of time to do it, consider a mini-tour to Nairobi National Park, doable in just one afternoon. This package includes round-trip transportation from your central Nairobi hotel and a safari in a specially designed vehicle with a pop-up roof.

Get an insider glimpse of Nairobi’s Kibera neighborhood on this walking tour, led by an NPO worker. Visit neighborhood landmarks, meet local residents, and learn about daily life in Africa’s largest informal settlement, as well as the work currently done by local and government agencies to further improve the area’s infrastructure.

Traditional wood crafted from rose, teak, and ebony types are a Malindi specialty. Witness carvings being made before visiting the colorful market where you can pick up traditional Kenyan fare. Afterwards, a boat to Robinson Island takes you to lunch in Ngomeni, where you can sample local cuisine. The unforgettable panorama of Marafa-Hell's Kitchen is the perfect setting for a dramatic sunset hike with cooler temperatures to appreciate the eroded landscape.

Discover tree-climbing lions, rhinos, and flamingos just a day trip away from Nairobi, on a small-group tour of Lake Nakuru National Park that takes you straight to the wildlife. Varied habitats on the floor of the Great Rift Valley attract a wide range of animals — as well as massive flocks of migratory birds — making Lake Nakuru a favorite destination for animal-lovers and birdwatchers alike.

Hike your way up Mt. Longonot on a private day trip from Nairobi, and admire the national park’s volcanic terrain of bubbling geysers and soaring rift valley cliffs. After your climb to the crater’s rim, you’ll relax with a lakeside lunch, then hop on a boat for a cruise around Lake Naivasha, looking for hippos and eagles as you go. The full climb and descent takes up to four hours, and a good general standard of fitness is needed.

Explore Nairobi’s bustling downtown district like a local during this private, full-day tour. Learn about Kenya’s rich cultural and natural heritage during a visit to the Nairobi National Museum, with admission tickets included. Learn about the 1998 bomb blast that rocked the city at August 7th Memorial Park. And enjoy panoramic city views from the top of the Kenyatta International Conference Center.