Top Nairobi Cultural Tours - page 3

Leave Nairobi’s crazy drivers to the experts and relax on this small-group guided door-to-door city tour that’s the perfect introduction to Kenya. Get up close and personal with native wildlife at the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an elephant orphanage. Watch craftspeople creating traditional pottery beads at the Kazuri Beads Factory, then take in a cultural performance at Bomas of Kenya.

Being in Nairobi with limited time, grab the advantage of knowing the Nairobi city history and interacting with people as you make friends. Enjoy the tour with our professional 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.

What if your Nairobi tour was led by someone who has written about it? Join local author Muthoni Maina for a literary and cultural walking tour of Kenya's capital. Visit independent bookshops, historic libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks while exploring the stories, writers, and ideas that have shaped the city across generations. • A tour led by published local author Muthoni Maina • Visit bookshops, libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks • Explore Kenya's literary and cultural heritage • Discover the stories behind the city, not just the sights • Receive a curated reading list of Kenyan literature This is more than sightseeing. It's a conversation led by someone who lives and writes in Nairobi.

Without leaving Nairobi, you can still see plenty of wildlife in just a few hours on this tour to Nairobi National Park. A private vehicle takes you through the park in search of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes in a wild habitat, and an in-the-know guide shares information and ups your chances of seeing the animals you most want to see.

Explore the vibrant heart of Nairobi on this guided city tour, showcasing the rich history and culture of Kenya's capital. Stroll along Kenyatta Avenue, visit the iconic Macmillan Library, and admire the architectural beauty of Jamia Mosque. Experience the bustling atmosphere of City Market for some shopping and bargaining, then unwind in Uhuru Park and Jivanjee Park. Discover Nairobi University and Point Zero before concluding the adventure at the KICC with panoramic views of the city. Guided tour featuring Nairobi's key historical and cultural sites Visit iconic landmarks like the Macmillan Library and Jamia Mosque Enjoy a shopping experience at the lively City Market Conclude with stunning views from the KICC observation deck

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Karen Blixen Museum is located well outside Nairobi’s city center in the verdant Ngong Hills, making it tough to reach without private transportation. Visit the one-time home of the acclaimed Danish writer—plus the Nairobi National Museum—during this two-for-one full-day tour. First, learn about Kenya’s culture and history in the sprawling museum collection. Then, see where the Out of Africa author once lived and worked in a colonial estate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Between fake souvenirs and the national bargaining culture, shopping in Nairobi can be a minefield. Find the best quality arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and homewares at sensible prices on this small-group guided door-to-door shopping tour. Visit the African Heritage House, Utamaduni Craft Centre, Kazuri Beads Factory, Marula Studios, the City Market, and, if it’s open, the Maasai Market, and leave with souvenirs that will last a lifetime.

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.

Visit East Africa’s largest black rhino reserve on a full-day tour from Nairobi to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Watch for wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives through a park that’s home to the world’s three remaining northern white rhino, and enjoy front-row views of a watering hole at a safari lodge. This full-day Ol Pejeta wildlife tour includes pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, game drives, and entrance fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.