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Spot free-roaming wildlife at the edge of Nairobi on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top safari vehicle. An early-morning departure means cooler temperatures and the chance to see the animals when they’re most active, prowling grassy plains and acacia bush with the dramatic backdrop of city skyscrapers.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Nairobi, this one-to-three-hour introductory tour covers top sights within the Central Business District, otherwise known as CBD. See celebrated works of art within the National Archives. Pass by local landmarks like the Kenya National Theater, the Kenyatta International Conference Center, and the Nairobi Railway Museum. Listen to live commentary from a private guide along the way.

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s people, 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.

Visit East Africa’s largest informal settlement during a private half-day visit to the Kibera slum. Navigate the sprawling network of unmarked streets and narrow alleys with an informative guide. Listen to stories about the resilience and ingenuity of Kibera residents in the vibrant and multi-faceted community, and understand why it is nicknamed the “City of Hope.”

Nairobi city is the capital city of Kenya with a population of around 5 million people. Being a city with a beautiful nature parks like Uhurupark inside the city, it's a very green city and also holds the history of the nation which has been joined together with modernity This brings the aspect of culture diversity influenced from within and without which we will be tackling in this city walk tour as we get to know more about Nairobi city. Being natives of Nairobi we will be sharing the information we have of our city Nairobi. Welcome to the tour and have fun and also get to learn a lot in a relaxed way.

Feel the ancient rhythms of Africa as you feast on game grilled over an open fire on this door-to-door dinner package. First, savor authentic African meats with classic accompaniments as a live band plays. Next, enjoy a thrilling show that blends African dance moves with acrobatics, keeping you glued to the stage. Travel in a group no larger than 11 people for a more intimate experience.

Kenya is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Nairobi hotel.

You will have a great experience at the only wildlife National Park in the world within a capital city. The park is made of wide open grass plains, and scattered acacia bush and plays host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and a diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. All this is in the backdrop of the city scrappers. You will have a short rest at one viewpoint located in the park and also the best place for the photos.

On this half-day Nairobi National Park safari. Enjoy a guided 4 hour game drive spotting lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more — with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get to know Nairobi beyond its history during this small-group walking tour with former street children. Follow your guides through the city streets and learn about their upbringing on the streets and how they transformed their lives with the Nai Nami project for underprivileged youths. Learn about life on the street, ask questions, and develop personal connections with the locals during this storytelling tour.

Embark on this memorable day trip to Hell’s Gate with an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Experience the beauty of Hell’s Gate National Park as you walk or bike alongside zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in their natural habitat. Explore dramatic gorges, bubbling geothermal springs, and towering cliffs, then unwind with an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and waterbucks up close. It’s the perfect escape for anyone with limited time in Nairobi.

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.

Ideal as an introduction for first-time visitors to Nairobi (or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the Kenyan capital), this tour ditches the dry historical information and gives travelers an insider’s view of the city. Highlights include Jamia Mosque, souvenir shopping at City Market, and a city-wide panorama from KICC. Bottled water and door-to-door, air-conditioned vehicle transfers are provided.

Game drives in Nairobi National Park offer a classic Kenyan safari even if your time is limited. Enjoy unobstructed wildlife viewing and photography from the open top of a safari van, plus round-trip transport from hotels and the airport. Free-ranging black rhinos, lions, and hyenas are just some of the animals in the national park, where you can spot wildlife herds within view of the Nairobi skyline.

Experience the thrill of ziplining over the jungle with this experience at Ngong Hills, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. You'll be strapped to a harness and onto a zipline, where you'll safely fly from one end to another, taking in gorgeous scenery along the way.

Combine some of Nairobi’s top destination on a full-day trip to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, and the Kazuri bead factory. Door-to-door transport from your accommodations in Nairobi save you the stress of finding a series of taxis between sites, and you’ll have the unique chance to observe rescued elephants and Rothschild's giraffes from much closer than is possible in the wild.

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).

Short on time but still want the safari experience? Consider this day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Your driver will pick you up at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport and take you out to the park, where you'll get the chance to go on a game drive and visit a local Masai community, and still make it back to Nairobi in time for dinner.

Enjoy advanced reservations to Nairobi’s premier dinner and cultural show, located in stunning Safari Park Hotel. Small-group tours include door-to-door pickup and comfortable transfers in a private vehicle. Watch colorful acrobatic performances and listen to live music from local Swahili acts while digging into a traditional Kenyan dinner, with classics like barbecued meat and jacket potatoes.

Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is the perfect place for wildlife watching; there are lots of different creatures to see—including hippos, giraffes, and eagles. Instead of visiting the sanctuary on a crowded group tour, this private experience offers a more peaceful encounter. Get picked up from your Nairobi hotel, then travel in a private vehicle to Crescent Island, with a driver-guide to accompany you and provide commentary throughout your adventure.

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.

Explore four of Kenya’s most iconic natural parks during this week-long safari tour to the Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha lakes, and Amboseli. Get a chance to spot the Big Five—among multiple other wildlife species—during game drives in a popped-roof van. Enjoy a unique hybrid itinerary, blending group and private excursions. Airport transfers, park fees, accommodation, and meals are all included.

Tour Nairobi on your own terms, without having to deal with sorting out taxis from destination to destination, by hiring your own private, chauffeur-driven car for up to six people. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or the airport and take you around town so that you can easily get from point to point, hassle-free.