Top Nairobi Kid-Friendly Tours - page 2

Wildlife fans—this one’s for you. Discover two top attractions in a day—the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center—without having to organize admission or transport, as everything is included. First, have the opportunity to observe and feed giraffes, then later, learn about elephant rescue and rehabilitation during your visit to an elephant orphanage. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day.

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.

Visit a not-for-profit rhinoceros sanctuary on a private trip from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is home to an important population of black rhinos. An early morning departure ensures time for both morning and afternoon game drives—with a break to purchase lunch near a wildlife watering hole—as well as a trip to see the conservancy’s critically endangered white rhinos before returning to Nairobi.

The tour to Nairobi National Park takes you to this unique wildlife sanctuary only 7 kms from the Nairobi bustling City Centre where you have chance to see 4 of the Big 5 (expect the elephant) against the back drop of the city tall buildings.

Escape the bustle of the capital and spot Kenya’s most iconic wildlife species during this full-day private safari tour to Mt. Amboseli National Park from Nairobi. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal animal sightings. See tusked elephants, wildebeest herds, zebras, and other native species. Tours include bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off.

See dozens of iconic wildlife species without ever leaving the Kenyan capital during this five to six-hour small-group excursion to Nairobi National Park. Navigate the sprawling protected reserve in a customized van with a pop-up roof to enhance your sightings. Get a first-hand peek at lions, cheetahs, buffalos, and many more animals with the city skyline as your backdrop. Upgrade to include a visit to David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the largest black rhino conservancy in East Africa on a full-day tour from Nairobi that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an afternoon game drive through the Old Pejeta Conservancy. Learn about chimpanzee rescue and rehabilitation, spot Big Five game, then visit a replica of a traditional Kenyan homestead to learn about local culture.

Perfect for time-tight travelers—this tour visits an Elephant Orphanage and a Giraffe Center on the same day. Avoid the hassle of waiting for public transport and enjoy a hassle-free excursion with hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers between sites included. The tour is completely private, so there’s no need to wait around for other travelers to be picked up.

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 acquainted with Kenya’s oldest informal settlement during this private, two-hour community-led slum tour of Mathare. Meet local community members, including a visit inside the homes of local mothers. Understand the impact of HIV and other public health crises. Get a chance to visit local craft shops and shop for handmade beadwork. Bottled water is provided.

See endangered Rothschild giraffes at Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre on a 3-hour trip that goes beyond ‘Giraffe Manor’ to explore the landscape where the graceful animals live. Follow a trail along the Gogo River to find giraffes in their natural environments, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture.

See Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi on a half-day tour that gives you a unique perspective on the endangered species. You’ll be able to observe the giraffes on a raised platform and walking trail through the Giraffe Center, often watching them from much closer than you could in the wild, where Rothschild giraffes are a rare sighting.

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.

Explore Kenya’s fascinating history and wildlife on a half-day, small-group tour of the Nairobi National Museum and the adjoining Snake Park, where you’ll find crocodiles, turtles, and snakes that you’d rarely spot in the wild. Combining the two destinations makes the most of your time in transit, with the chance to explore Kenya’s natural, human, and cultural heritage in one of Kenya's most prominent museums.

Since Nairobi gathers Kenya’s diverse cultures — and even wildlife — into one vibrant city, you can see wild animals, learn about conservation, and get a glimpse of village life without leaving town. Visit the Nairobi Safari Walk, the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya on this full-day tour; it’s a fascinating introduction to wildlife and cultures that you’d need weeks of travel in Kenya to encounter.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day tour is unique because it offers a complete safari experience just minutes from Nairobi’s city center. It is the only national park in the world where visitors can see wild animals roaming freely with a modern city skyline in the background. Travelers enjoy close encounters with lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and diverse birdlife in a short time. The park is home to endangered black rhinos and scenic open plains, rivers, and acacia forests. This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time, business visitors, or stopovers who want an authentic Kenyan safari without long travel, combining convenience, wildlife, and iconic photography opportunities.

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.