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Maasai Mara is one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserves, known for its “Big Five” viewing opportunities and unique landscapes—but to get off the tourist track and experience the best this national park has to offer, an off-road vehicle is essential. On this small-group, 3-day tour from Nairobi, embark on multiple guided game drives by 4x4 Land Cruiser, covering more ground than standard vehicles and maximizing your animal sightings.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this in-depth, small-group safari excursion spans multiple days and several iconic wildlife reserves, including Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park. All expenses are included, leaving you free to relax and enjoy animal sights like lions, leopards, hippos, and rhinos. Cover some of East Africa’s most spectacular scenery, from the Great Rift Valley to soaring Mount Kilimanjaro. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

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).

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.

Between the language barrier and the prevalence of low-quality goods, souvenir shopping in Kenya can be a minefield. Navigate it with ease on this door-to-door private tour, with your driver/guide on hand to translate, carry heavy items, and advise if required. A typical tour includes stops at four high-caliber stores: Kazuri Beads Factory, Utamaduni Crafts Centre, the Maasai Market, and Galleria Shopping Mall.

The Giraffe Centre has also become world-famous as a Nature Conservation Education Centre, educating thousands of Kenyan school children every year. Get a chance to learn through our skilled guides about the lifestyle of a Rothschild Giraffe , their behavior, how they survive as well as habitat preferences of this animals. Later you may have a chance to visit Kobe Beads factory and meet with the locals. The mothers are committed to what they are doing in making of those beads. Have a chance to buy souvenirs. Embark with memories.

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.

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.

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.

Combine some of Nairobi’s top destinations on a full-day trip to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Giraffe Centre, and the Kobe beads factory. Door-to-door transport from your accommodations in Nairobi saves you the stress of finding taxis between sites, and you’ll have the unique chance to observe rescued elephants and Rothschild's giraffes from much closer than is possible in the wild.

Visit the largest urban informal settlement in Africa during this private, half-day tour through Nairobi’s Kibera slum. Explore the vibrant community with a born-and-bred Kibera local. Get an insider’s perspective as you see local landmarks like a crafts workshop, the main marketplace, and even a personal visit to your tour guide’s family home. Round-trip transfers from your hotel accommodation are provided.

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.

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.

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 safari tour in Nairobi National Park lets you see elephants, lions, crocodiles, and more—without leaving the big city. Guided excursions include door-to-door hotel transfers from anywhere in Nairobi. The tour is offered in English, French, and Spanish.

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.

The Giraffe Centre also become world-famous as a Nature Education Centre, educating thousands of Kenyan school children every year. Get a chance to learn on the lifestyle of a Rothschild and how they survive .You will get a chance to be educated on the behaviors and the habitat preferences of this animals. Later you may have a chance to visit Kobe beads factory( OPTIONAL) and meet with the locals. The mothers are committed to what they are doing in making of those beads. Have a chance to buy souvenirs. Embark with memories.

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.

Nairobi gathers Kenya’s diverse cultures, cuisines, and people into one vibrant city, but with so much to see and do it's hard to know where to start. Sample a little bit of everything on a Nairobi adventure that combines a guided tour of downtown with a trip to Bomas of Kenya, where you’ll see dances, crafts, music, and homes brought from all over the country.

Many combo tours include a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust as a quick stop, but this small-group, half-day experience lets you focus on the elephant orphanage alone. Watch baby elephants feed and frolic in an intimate group capped at only seven travelers. Door-to-door hotel transfers within Nairobi and admission tickets to the orphanage are included.

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.

Spend the day 56 miles outside of Nairobi at the iconic Lake Naivasha. Your tour departs after breakfast and includes a stop at the Great Rift Valley Floor. It's the perfect way to escape the city and enjoy some of the African wild.

Get a glimpse of life in Africa’s largest urban slum on a private walking tour to Kibera, a deeply impoverished area that’s home to thousands of people. Visit the area with a guide who was born and raised in Kibera, tour an orphanage and school, then see how local craftspeople repurpose bones in a bead factory. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Nairobi.

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.