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Gain an intimate glimpse of Kenya’s tea industry on this full-day tour to the Riara Tea Farm, with hassle-free round-trip transportation from your Nairobi hotel. Explore the plantation with your professional guide to learn more about the processes of tea production, then sample a fresh cup along with your complimentary lunch and enjoy sweeping views of the lush landscape, with the Ngong Hills and Yatta Plateau visible in the distance.

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.

While better known for coffee, Kenya also produces tea. Discover the leaf behind the liquid on this door-to-door day trip to Kiambethu Farm, Kenya’s first tea plantation, established in 1910. Exploring with a guide in a group no larger than 15, tour the tea fields, stroll the forest, keeping an eye out for colobus monkeys, learn about indigenous plants, and feast on a 3-course buffet lunch.

Embark on a budget-friendly Maasai Mara safari. Enjoy two nights in ensuite tents with hot water and electricity. Travel in a small group (max 7) in a customized safari vehicle for optimal game viewing and photography. Daily departures are guaranteed, even for solo travelers, ensuring no cancellations. Experience Kenya’s wildlife with professional guides and inclusive meals.

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.

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.

Go beyond the wildlife and immerse yourself in indigenous Kenyan culture on a tour of a traditional Masai village. Experience the kind of local insight that most travelers miss as you learn about the distinctive customs and dress of the community, and enjoy the chance to shop for traditional souvenirs.

The ideal way to tick off the Karen Blixen Museum and Denys Finch Hatton’s grave site in a day—this private tour helps you avoid the hassle of waiting around for local buses. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy commentary to help you learn about the fascinating life story of Karen Blixen and her famous memoir “​​Out of Africa”.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the capital on a private day tour to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru, and learn about the history and cultivation of one of Kenya’s top export- tea. Explore the serene grounds with a guide for insight into the traditional and modern uses of the native flora, and unwind with lunch, drinks, and round-trip transfer included.

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.

Guarantee a smooth and easy transfer from Nairobi's International Airport to your hotel by pre-booking your transfers. You'll ride in a private vehicle just for your party, with the option to upgrade to a limo or an SUV on request. As an added bonus, your driver will meet you at the airport and will track your flight in case of any delays.

This overnight excursion packs several mini-adventures into one convenient tour. Travel to Mt. Longonot National Park with a stop to view the Great Rift Valley. Hike to a crater, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, see wild animals in their natural habitat, and enjoy a bicycle tour in Hell's Gate National Park. Most meals and entrance fees are included and pickup or drop-off from the Nairobi airport is available for an additional fee.

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.

Join this small-group half-day walking tour in Nairobi for a lesson in culture, history, and a chance to do some serious shopping in the vibrant markets. Learn more from your guide than you would from any guidebook, plus they will guarantee that you don’t get lost in the city’s thick crowds. For a break from the masses, follow your guide to Nairobi’s green areas to relax.

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.

Experience a more contemporary side of Nairobi without handling the toxic traffic on this door-to-door private tour of the Kenyan capital. Learn about the nation’s culture, heritage, and peoples at the Nairobi National Museum, then visit the Snake Park next door. Discover the August 7 Memorial Park, built to commemorate the US Embassy bombings of 1998, then soak up city views from the roof of the Kenyatta International Conference Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forget the hassle of multi-day excursions and discover African wildlife just outside the capital on a small-group trip to Nairobi National Park (entrance fee not included). See native species such as lions, rhinos, and giraffes against an urban backdrop, and learn about the region’s flora and fauna from your professional guide. Choose a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule, and benefit from round-trip transfer for a hassle-free experience.

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.

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.