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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.

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.

Discover African wildlife without leaving the city on a half-day tour of Nairobi Safari Walk. Stroll along raised wooden platforms for unobtrusive views of the sanctuary’s lions, rhinos, leopards, and more, and get an overview of the wildlife found in the country’s nature reserves. Benefit from regular departures to explore at a time that suits you, and save time finding the location with round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Kenya is famed for its wildlife, but most animal sightings involve days-long trips from the capital. Ideal for travelers short on time, this half-day private safari tour in Nairobi National Park lets you see elephants, lions, crocodiles and more—without ever leaving the big city. Guided excursions include door-to-door hotel transfers from anywhere in Nairobi.

See free-ranging wildlife at the edge of the city with on a half-day safari in Nairobi National Park, where you’ll search for lions, black rhino, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and hundreds of species of birds. Morning and afternoon game drives are timed to catch animals when they’re most active, and the safari includes door-to-door transport from hotels in Nairobi to ensure a worry-free safari.

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.

Tea fans visiting Kenya—this is the tour for you. Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit a farm and learn first-hand how specialty teas—such as purple tea—are hand-picked and processed. This intimate small-group experience includes an experiential nature walk, a three-course lunch, and the chance to try a variety of local teas—including purple, green, oolong, hibiscus, and golden tips.

The incredible Nairobi National Park lies within the capital city's limits and offers travelers easy access to some of Africa's biggest animals. Follow your professional guide on a morning or afternoon tour and opt for a safari walking tour for an up-close look at the wildlife of this natural destination. Your tour concludes with a meal at a restaurant (if option selected) that's listed among the top 100 restaurants on earth, before returning to your hotel.

Immerse yourself in Nairobi’s vibrant neighborhoods on a 5-hour walking tour of the city, enjoy a traditional Kenyan lunch in a local restaurant and get a glimpse of daily life in Kenya’s capital. Stroll through the shady paths of Uhuru Park with your local guide, then walk past parliament buildings and the poignant tomb of the country’s first president. Discover Kenya’s rich artistic traditions and regional handicrafts at the National Archives and finish your tour with a classic Kenyan meal at a nearby restaurant.

The Best way to keep fit as well as enjoy Nairobi's Best Natural Forest, you could walk,jog or take a bicycle around the trails. It boasts extraordinary biodiversity, including 200 bird species, such as the Ayres hawk-eagle (Hieraaetus ayresii) and African crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus), African wood owl (Strix woodfordii) and grey crested cranes. Other Activities: -Walking -Jogging (5-, 10- and 15km trails are marked along forests paths) -Tree-Planting -Just Sitting -Bird-watching -Dog-walking (on-leash, except in designated sign-posted areas -Gathering in designated areas for any number of events: Educational tours, --Concerts, Weddings, Team-Building, Exhibitions, Dog-training, Sport & -Horse-riding -Mountain-biking -Tennis (at the KFEET Centre grounds

Live like a local for a day during this small-group, full-day tour of Nairobi. Travel between neighborhoods—including three suburbs—by matatu, or shared minibus. Listen to a rich history of Kenya and get context on life in the capital from your guides. Lunch and a shopping trip to the Maasai Market are included, with an optional street food tasting.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife on this day tour to Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Bead and Nairobi National park. Animal lovers will love this full-day tour that takes visitors up close and personal with Africa’s majestic 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 enjoy a 4-hour game drive through Nairobi National Park where you can see cheetahs, hyenas, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, many species of birds, and even the rare black rhino. All Park entrance fee and transport are all included in the package

Experience some of Kenya’s most stunning landscapes and iconic wildlife species during this multi-day, private tour of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. See lions, elephants, rhinos, and the rest of the “Big Five” during two game drives. Spend time lounging poolside at a luxury-tented camp. Meals and round-trip, door-to-door transportation from Nairobi are included.

Get to know a different side of Nairobi on this half-day guided tour to the Kibera Slums. See what daily life is like for the residents of Africa’s largest slums as you tour the open-air markets, nursery schools, and a local Biogas plant that uses human waste as its raw material and powers 200 homes in the area. Get an insider perspective and get a deeper understanding of these slums.

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.

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.

Gain a deeper understanding of Kenyan life and culture on a visit to the Kibera slum, one of the largest slums in Africa and a sight unseen by most visitors. Visit workshops, vendors, and schools in Kibera to learn how the slum's 250,000 residents live on a day to day basis while your guide provides informative commentary about the area's challenges and opportunities.

Kenya is famed for its wildlife, but most opportunities to see animals up-close take place far from the capital. During this private half-day tour, you’ll get a chance to interact with giraffes and learn about local conservation efforts at the Giraffe Centre. At no extra cost, you’ll also enjoy optional visits to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (own expense), home to dozens of orphaned elephants, or the Kazuri Beads Factory.

Learn about life in one of Africa’s largest urban slums in a responsible way by booking this private tour to Kibera Slum from Nairobi. You spend a full day exploring the markets, recycling plants, a bead factory, a kindergarten, and more. Your guide explains local issues the community is tackling, and gives you an insider look at the area’s culture.

Take in the sweeping landscapes and dramatic views that inspired Karen Blixen's famous book Out of Africa on this tour from Nairobi. Tour the writer's colonial farmhouse, which still retains some of her original items, before continuing to the Giraffe Centre to learn about the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe. This tour includes commentary from your guide and hotel pickup-drop off from your Nairobi accommodation.

Visit East Africa’s largest informal settlement with a local youth guide during this two-hour tour of Kibera Slum in Nairobi. Get an inside look at day-to-day life in the community from the people who call Kibera home. Itineraries include a visit to Kenya’s largest public primary school and a look at NGO projects related to improving housing, education, and health within the slums.

Just 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Nairobi, Nairobi National Park is a must-visit for any traveler to the city. Enjoy a private dawn safari in a vehicle with a pop-up roof for easier viewing: expect to see zebras, buffalo, gazelles, giraffes, and likely lions, hyenas, and hippos. Your package includes entrance, guide, bottled water, and round-trip transfers from the airport or your hotel or residence within the Nairobi metropolitan area.

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.

Immerse yourself in Kenya’s rich cultural heritage during this small-group, five-hour excursion to the Bomas of Kenya. Experience traditional dances, music, beauty contests, theater, and fashion shows—all showcasing the day-to-day lives of the country’s 42 ethnic communities. See replicas of homesteads from across Kenya. Ride comfortably to the venue from any location in Nairobi, with bottled water and air-conditioned minivan transfers provided.