Top Nairobi Outdoor Activities - page 2

Discover tree-climbing lions, rhinos, and flamingos just a day trip away from Nairobi, on a small-group tour of Lake Nakuru National Park that takes you straight to the wildlife. Varied habitats on the floor of the Great Rift Valley attract a wide range of animals — as well as massive flocks of migratory birds — making Lake Nakuru a favorite destination for animal-lovers and birdwatchers alike.

Discover the preserved wilderness of the Maasai Mara National Reserve and all the incredible creatures that call it home with this Jeep safari adventure. Taking your time and spreading your game drives over three days gives you the best chance of spotting lots of different wildlife species—including the “Big Five”. During the trip, enjoy the perk of having accommodation included, as well as game drives and select meals.

Visit Amboseli National Park from Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes a game drive and lunch at a safari camp. Traveling in a climate-controlled van ensures a comfortable day of exploring Amboseli National Park, where big-tusked elephants and other wildlife graze with the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and you’ll also have the chance to interact with Maasai people in a community near the park.

You don’t have to leave Nairobi to see Kenya’s wildlife, since there are free-roaming and rescued animals right in the city. See them while covering top Nairobi sites on a full-day tour that combines highlights, including Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, and the Karen Blixen Museum. Transport in a climate-controlled minivan saves you the hassle of unpredictable taxis, with the security of door-to-door service.

Experience the thrill of ziplining over the jungle with this experience at Ngong Hills, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. You'll be strapped to a harness and onto a zipline, where you'll safely fly from one end to another, taking in gorgeous scenery along the way.

See the highlights of wildlife-filled Amboseli National Park during this private, full-day tour from Nairobi. Catch sight of elephants, lions, giraffes, and other species during a morning or afternoon game drive in an open-roof safari van. Learn about surrounding communities during an optional visit to a local village. Pickup and drop-off from central Nairobi are included.

See herds of elephants at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro on a full-day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. An early morning departure ensures you’ll reach Amboseli with time for morning and afternoon game drives, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, and more; exploring in an open-top safari vehicle means unobstructed views for observing and photographing Amboseli wildlife.

Travelers with limited time in Nairobi can still experience the country’s famous rural landscape on this full-day safari tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Zip around by bike to see zebras, gazelle, and more, then embark on a guided hike for a more intimate glimpse of the flora and fauna. Return transfer from your Nairobi hotel ensures a seamless trip, plus park fees and cycle hire comes included in the price.

Nairobi is surrounded by stunning Great Rift Valley scenery, but getting off the beaten track usually requires private transportation—a prohibitive cost for many independent travelers. Visit two of Kenya’s most iconic natural attractions without breaking the bank during this shared full-day outdoor tour. First, cycle past gorges and scenic viewpoints in Hell’s Gate National Park. Then, spot birds and hippies during a boat ride over Lake Naivasha (own expense).

Short on time but still want the safari experience? Consider this day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Your driver will pick you up at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport and take you out to the park, where you'll get the chance to go on a game drive and visit a local Masai community, and still make it back to Nairobi in time for dinner.

Enjoy advanced reservations to Nairobi’s premier dinner and cultural show, located in stunning Safari Park Hotel. Small-group tours include door-to-door pickup and comfortable transfers in a private vehicle. Watch colorful acrobatic performances and listen to live music from local Swahili acts while digging into a traditional Kenyan dinner, with classics like barbecued meat and jacket potatoes.

Kenya is known for its wildlife, but exploring its famous parks takes days of planning. For time-pressed travelers who aren’t able to journey beyond the capital, this full-day tour in Nairobi covers multiple conservation spots in just one day. Embark on a safari drive through Nairobi National Park, see baby elephants frolic and feed at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and learn about efforts to protect giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.

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.

Discover the wonders of the Masai Mara National Reserve with this 3-day, 2-night tour from Nairobi. Don’t worry about organizing where to stay, as accommodation is included as well as select meals along the way. Over three days, enjoy multiple game drives—giving you plenty of opportunities to look out for the “Big Five”.

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.

Explore four of Kenya’s most iconic natural parks during this week-long safari tour to the Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha lakes, and Amboseli. Get a chance to spot the Big Five—among multiple other wildlife species—during game drives in a popped-roof van. Enjoy a unique hybrid itinerary, blending group and private excursions. Airport transfers, park fees, accommodation, and meals are all included.

Journey through the African great plains on a 1-week safari through some of Kenya’s most beautiful national parks and reserves. Visit Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli and take safari drives to see animals such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and rare white rhinos. See the great Mount Kilimanjaro looming in the distance throughout your weeklong tour and admire the savannah scenery.

This action-packed day tour of Nairobi showcases the best that this energetic city has to offer. Take the stress out of planning transport by having Nairobi hotel or airport pickup and drop-off included. You’ll travel between dispersed sites in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, and top sites you’ll see include Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Center, and the Karen Blixen Museum.

Get to know Nairobi beyond its history during this small-group walking tour with former street children. Follow your guides through the city streets and learn about their upbringing on the streets and how they transformed their lives with the Nai Nami project for underprivileged youths. Learn about life on the street, ask questions, and develop personal connections with the locals during this storytelling tour.

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.

Spend three whole days exploring the wildlife-filled landscapes of Maasai Mara National Reserve—without breaking the bank—during this budget-friendly, all-inclusive safari package. Meals, entrance fees, and comfortable lodge accommodation just outside the park are all provided, so you won’t be surprised by hidden costs. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes and more during multiple game drives. Groups are capped at only seven people for an intimate adventure.

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.

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.

Treat yourself to a smooth and hassle-free arrival or departure from Nairobi during this private, one-way vehicle transfer between your city hotel and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Just provide your flight details and get picked up and dropped off in accordance with your schedule. Choose between sedans, passenger vans, and buses depending on your group size.