Top Nairobi Culture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Discover some of Kenya’s diverse cultures without leaving Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes a kazuri bead factory, Matbronze Wildlife Art, the Bomas of Kenya, and the Maasai Market. Traveling across the city with a local driver takes the hassle and stress out of exploring Nairobi, and you’ll get a great introduction to cultures from across the country, from art and artisans to traditional life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open sandstone expanses await visitors to Hell’s Gate National Park from Nairobi. After hotel pickup, head to Hell’s Gate National Park for your choice of a safari drive or bike ride, followed by a hike, visit to Maasai community, and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Tour concludes with drop-off at your Nairobi lodging.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What makes this Maasai community tour unique is the authentic, hands-on immersion it offers. Instead of simply observing, you’ll take part in daily activities such as milking goats, cooking, and beadwork alongside Maasai families in their homes. You’ll connect directly with women as they prepare food and weave jewelry, and gain deeper understanding of the tribe’s warrior heritage, pastoral traditions, and enduring way of life. This genuine interaction goes beyond performances, giving you a rare opportunity to experience Maasai culture from the inside and learn how they have preserved it for generations.

Learn about life in Nairobi's Kireba slum area respectfully, while giving back to the community, on a tour led by a guide who was born, raised, and still lives in the neighborhood. Visit a craft area where residents upcycle materials into jewelry and crafts, spend time with local children, visit a local home, and more.