Top Kenya How to Get Around in 2026

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.

Tour Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus with a local Kenyan guide who will show you sights that you’d never find on your own. You’ll make several stops along the way, including the spice market, Moi Avenue’s elephant tusks, the fish market, and more. Feel free to go at your own pace, since this tour is just for you and your group.

Kenya is known for its unique scenery and diverse wildlife, but knowing the best spots to see prime examples can be tricky on self-led tours. Discover Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha on a day tour from Nairobi, ideal for travelers on limited time. Be immersed in the park’s volcanic landscape as you explore by foot, and look out for native species such as zebra, giraffe, and hyena.

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.

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.”

See the important and picturesque sites of Kenya’s second city on this guided tour of Mombasa. Discover a vibrant metropolis thriving with culture, wildlife and creativity, and listen as your guide explains the complex history of Mombasa, from the 800 year old Old Town, through colonization, to present day. Visit where there was once a slave market and learn about the darker side of the city’s past.

A visit to Nairobi National Park shouldn’t be missed when in the Kenyan capital—but to get the most out of the experience, a 4x4 vehicle is indispensable. Access ruggeder areas of the park inaccessible to standard sedans on this half-day tour and game drive. Get a chance to spot the “Big Five,” plus over 400 bird species, with a guide on hand to fill you in their stories.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enhance your knowledge of traditional home cooking in Kenya with this combination of a local market tour and a cooking lesson. Enjoy one-to-one guidance and a more personalized experience than large group classes, as it’s a private session for just your party. To begin, source fresh local ingredients from the market, then cook a five-course meal with Kenyan and Indian influences—such as curries, and “ugali” (cornmeal).

Get an insider’s perspective on Kenya’s thriving coffee industry during this small-group, behind-the-scenes tour. Explore a working coffee farm outside Nairobi and see how premium Kenyan coffee is made farm-to-cup. Learn how coffee trees grow and get a chance to roast your own brew. Snacks, bottled water, and coffee are included.

Ideal as an introduction for first-time visitors to Nairobi (or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the Kenyan capital), this tour ditches the dry historical information and gives travelers an insider’s view of the city. Highlights include Jamia Mosque, souvenir shopping at City Market, and a city-wide panorama from KICC. Bottled water and door-to-door, air-conditioned vehicle transfers are provided.

Nairobi’s best food isn’t found in restaurants designed for tourists, it’s in its street stalls, small eateries, and neighbourhood kitchens. This tour is built to take you straight to those places, cutting through the noise to show you how the city actually eats. With 15+ tastings across multiple stops, you’ll experience everything from simple staples and street snacks to the core dishes that define Kenyan meals, including ugali, greens, grilled meats, and coconut-based cooking. The experience takes place in central Nairobi, where the pace is busy and the food is constant. Visiting these spots with a knowledgeable local guide helps you navigate what to order, where to go, and why certain dishes matter. This is a curated food experience designed to give you a practical, in-depth introduction to Nairobi’s authentic food culture.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the capital on a private day tour to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru, and learn about the history and cultivation of one of Kenya’s top export- tea. Explore the serene grounds with a guide for insight into the traditional and modern uses of the native flora, and unwind with lunch, drinks, and round-trip transfer included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will discover more about Mombasa especially when exploring with me in Fort Jesus, Old Town and the Spice Market.

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.

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.