Top Nairobi How to Get Around

Nairobi is massive, and finding your way around can be a challenge if you explore independently. This tour makes seeing the best of the city easy, and includes pickup from your hotel and the services of a guide so that you don't need to worry about getting lost or missing highlights.

Landing in an international airport is seldom a stress-free experience. Treat yourself to a smooth and seamless arrival in Nairobi during this private airport transfer. Simply locate your chauffeur holding a sign with your name right after landing. Relax and enjoy a comfortable ride to any hotel in downtown Nairobi. Headed further afield? Travel to the Westlands area, Karen, or Naivasha for an additional charge.

Get the African safari experience without having to stray far from Nairobi with a day tour to Nairobi National Park. Your private guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the park, where you have the chance to see all sorts of wildlife against the backdrop of the Nairobi skyline, all from the comfort of an open-top vehicle.

Spot free-roaming wildlife at the edge of Nairobi on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top safari vehicle. An early-morning departure means cooler temperatures and the chance to see the animals when they’re most active, prowling grassy plains and acacia bush with the dramatic backdrop of city skyscrapers.

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.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Nairobi, this one-to-three-hour introductory tour covers top sights within the Central Business District, otherwise known as CBD. See celebrated works of art within the National Archives. Pass by local landmarks like the Kenya National Theater, the Kenyatta International Conference Center, and the Nairobi Railway Museum. Listen to live commentary from a private guide along the way.

Make the most of your layover in Nairobi during this private, half-day city tour. Follow a bespoke itinerary built around your interests and schedule, with airport pickup and drop-off times tailored to your incoming and departing flights. Choose between museums, parks, a giraffe feeding center, downtown boutiques, and more, navigating the city with your own personal tour guide.

Spot plenty of iconic wildlife species without ever even leaving the Kenyan capital during this six-hour safari tour in Nairobi National Park. Ride in a special tour van with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing. See lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and many more animals, with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off provided free of charge.

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.

Visit East Africa’s largest informal settlement during a private half-day visit to the Kibera slum. Navigate the sprawling network of unmarked streets and narrow alleys with an informative guide. Listen to stories about the resilience and ingenuity of Kibera residents in the vibrant and multi-faceted community, and understand why it is nicknamed the “City of Hope.”

Many people meet members of the Maasai tribe during safari tours, but few get a chance to enjoy deeper and more meaningful interactions. Experience life in a Maasai village during this immersive half-day tour. Participate in village activities like milking goats, cooking ugali, and making your own beadwork. During Mondays and Fridays, visitors can also attend a livestock market.

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.

Kenya is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Nairobi hotel.

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.

Visit two dramatic national parks in Kenya on a 4-day safari designed for maximum contrast—go from the big cats of Masai Mara National Reserve to pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru. Traveling in a safari van with a pop-top roof means unobstructed views of wildlife on daily game drives, while included meals, accommodations, park admission, and activities bundle all costs into a single booking, saving hours of planning.

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s people, and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food. You will also visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower.

This is an excursion focusing on bird life, walking safari on Crescent Island, adventure activities, boat excursion, biking and hiking and small game viewing. Hell’s gate is one of the world’s park where you can walk and ride bicycle while watching animals. While in lake Naivasha boat ride our captain will explain to you different bird species and you will see hippos. Get up close with wildlife and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing species.

Many of Nairobi’s top attractions are located far outside the city center, and it can be difficult to check them off in limited time—especially without your own transportation. On this private tour, combine visits to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, and the Karen Blixen Museum, plus a stop at Kobetough to learn about how local jewelry and leather goods are made by hand.

Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure at Nairobi National Park, where the golden rays of dawn unveil a wildlife spectacle like no other. Join us on an exhilarating four-hour game drive just moments away from the bustling city. Get ready to witness graceful giraffes gracefully grazing, majestic lions commanding their kingdom, and elegant cheetahs sprinting across the horizon. With each passing moment, anticipate the thrill of encountering elusive rhinos, playful zebras, and a mosaic of vibrant birdlife.

Embark on this memorable day trip to Hell’s Gate with an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Experience the beauty of Hell’s Gate National Park as you walk or bike alongside zebras, giraffes, and antelopes in their natural habitat. Explore dramatic gorges, bubbling geothermal springs, and towering cliffs, then unwind with an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha to spot hippos and waterbucks up close. It’s the perfect escape for anyone with limited time in Nairobi.

Discover the beating heart of Kenya with our specially designed one-day cultural and historical tour of Nairobi, a city renowned for its vibrancy, diversity, and rich heritage. Experience a perfect blend of past and present, urbanity and nature, all within the bustling capital. From colonial-era history to cultural performances, and from wildlife conservation to local craftsmanship, Nairobi distinctive charm is sure to captivate every traveler. Start your journey through time at the Nairobi National Museum, where Kenya cultural and natural heritage is beautifully showcased. Immerse yourself in Kenya diverse cultures, and finally, experience the colorful crafted artifacts at the utamaduni craft Centre. Get ready to explore, learn, and be inspired as we navigate the best of what Nairobi has to offer.

See free-ranging wildlife with the backdrop of the Nairobi skyline on a half-day tour to Nairobi National Park, a convenient way to experience a Kenya safari even if you have limited time. Door-to-door transport from Nairobi hotels make this a hassle-free way to get to the park, and you’ll have the chance to spot black rhinos, lions, giraffes, leopards, and hundreds of species of birds.

Tour Nairobi on your own terms, without having to deal with sorting out taxis from destination to destination, by hiring your own private, chauffeur-driven car for up to six people. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or the airport and take you around town so that you can easily get from point to point, hassle-free.

Spend the day at the Kiambethu Tea Farm just outside Nairobi and learn all about tea during this small-group tour. Once you arrive, listen to engaging commentary about the history of Kiambethu and the process of making tea before embarking on a guided tour of the farm. Then enjoy a farm-fresh 3-course lunch, along with a cup of tea, while admiring the sweeping views of the Ngong Hills tea fields.