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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.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya’s most popular destinations to observe wildlife, but it’s also home to the Masai tribal community. This small-group, three-day safari tour lets you combine wildlife-watching excursions through the protected park with visits to a local Masai village (at an additional cost). Game drives in a specialty vehicle with a pop-up roof are included, plus lodge or campsite accommodation and meals.

Discover Kenya's rich cultural diversity on this half-day tour from Nairobi to Bomas of Kenya, a village representing Kenya's 42 ethnic groups. Tour the village with a guide before enjoying traditional dance, music, and storytelling performances to gain a greater appreciation of Kenyan life. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Learn about the life of Danish writer Karen Blixen—immortalized in her famous memoir, Out of Africa—during this one-hour guided tour of the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi. See artifacts from the writer’s life and the home she described in writing—also the setting of the film adaptation starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in the capital are provided.

Choose a private tour of Lake Nakuru National Park for morning and afternoon game drives across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with the individualized service of a private safari guide throughout the day. Private transport from hotels in Nairobi means less time on the road, and even more time to watch for rhino, lion, giraffe, buffalo, leopard, and Lake Nakuru’s brilliant flocks of pink flamingoes.

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.

Kenya’s natural and cultural heritage is vast, making it tough for first-time visitors to get up to speed. But you can learn about both in just several hours during this small-group, half-day excursion in Nairobi. First, explore exhibits dedicated to natural history, archaeology, wildlife at the Nairobi National Museum. Then, head to nearby Snake Park to see a selection of Kenya’s reptile species.

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s poor, and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food. You will also visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower.

Travel to or from Nairobi stress free knowing you’ve booked this one way transfer, that is guaranteed to get you where you need to be on time. For arrival choose between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Wilson Airport to your departure, and vice versa. Your driver will be waiting with a name card, and they will take you the fastest and easiest route to your destination. Relax and enjoy the ride.

Find vast herds of elephants at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro on a private 2-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, with daily game drives timed to spot wildlife when they’re most active. Since included accommodations options range from tents to a high-end safari lodge, the safari can be as rustic—or luxurious—as you want, and a range of pickup options tailor the safari to your travel plans.

Experience a safari close to the city without committing to long travel times or complex planning. This Nairobi National Park tour makes it easy to spot iconic wildlife with a professional guide and flexible morning or afternoon departures. Customize your experience with optional walking experiences, add-on visits, and included meal and hotel transfer upgrades for added convenience.

Spend a day exploring Kenya’s capital city and some of its most popular attractions. First, visit Nairobi National Park, a unique preserve where big game graze just beyond the downtown skyscrapers. Then visit elephant and giraffe centers to learn about local conservation efforts. After lunch, choose between visiting either the Karen Blixen Museum (the Out of Africa house) or Bomas of Kenya, a tourist village that celebrates traditional Kenyan culture.

This guided tour of Masai Mara National Reserve is an ideal budget safari for first-time safari-goers. You have plenty of opportunities to spot animals like lions, leopards, elephants, and more in the wild, plus have details like lodging, meals, and transportation already taken care of. Traveling in a small-group tour of six people or fewer ensures a comfortable tour with plenty of attention from your guide.

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.

Enjoy an evening of gourmet food and entertainment with tickets to the Safari Cats Dancers show at the Safari Park Hotel. Pre-booking your Safari Cats Dancers dinner show in advance means you won’t have to worry about finding a table upon arrival at the hotel, where you’ll be treated to live music, a range of barbecued meats presented table-side, and a remarkable performance of dance and acrobatics.

Visitors to the capital on limited time can still experience Kenya’s famous wildlife on a private half-day tour to Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, and more live naturally on the outskirts of the city. Explore by open-top vehicle for an intimate glimpse of native species, and enjoy insights provided by your guide. Round-trip transfer ensures a hassle-free experience, and early departure allows you to pack more into your day.

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.

Kenyan tea is renowned around the world and the Kiambethu Tea Farm is among the country’s oldest, dating back to 1910. This private full-day tour from Nairobi includes a tour of the tea plantation, a delicious 3-course lunch, and an expert-led tea tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park while packing in top highlights during this 4-day tour from Nairobi. Go deep into the African plains and set out on daily game drives across the parks. Watch for the animals that emerge at dusk; see hippos and crocodiles along the banks of the Mara River; and keep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, buffalo, and even baboons. Three nights of accommodations, round-trip transport, and national park fees are all included.

Prepaid entrance fees and private transportation make for a foolproof day of Nairobi sightseeing. Visit top Nairobi sites such as Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre,—all with the benefit of a personal guide to share information about the local wildlife, history, and culture as you go.

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes entrance fees, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a safari vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift Valley.

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

Even if you only have a day free in Nairobi, escape the city and discover some spectacular birds and wildlife on this door-to-door private guided tour. First, drive to Lake Nakuru, where hundreds of thousands of flamingos can often be seen. Next, travel to Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat ride as you watch hippos and feed eagles. Please note: Entrance fees and boat fare are at your own expense.

The flamingoes that gather at Lake Nakuru National Park are considered one of Africa’s greatest natural sights, but the area’s wildlife and scenery go far beyond the bright pink birds. This full-day, private guided tour from Nairobi offers ample time to explore the park, spot animals on morning and afternoon game drives, and see birds and hippos from a boat on Lake Naivasha as an optional upgrade.