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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on a half-day tour of a Nairobi elephant orphanage that’s home to adorable baby elephants that have been rescued by conservationists. Unlike some tour options that feature a long list of stops, the focus is on the elephant orphanage alone, so you’ll have even more time to watch the baby elephants bottle feed and play with their keepers.

Discover the best that the coastal city of Mombasa has to offer on this full-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, visit the area's top sights including the Fort Jesus Museum, the Old Town, and the local market. You also pay a visit to Haller Park, a nature park just outside the city limits where you can several species such as hippos, giraffes, zebras, and buffalos.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take in the sweeping landscapes and dramatic views that inspired Karen Blixen's famous book Out of Africa on this tour from Nairobi. Tour the writer's colonial farmhouse, which still retains some of her original items, before continuing to the Giraffe Centre to learn about the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffe. This tour includes commentary from your guide and hotel pickup-drop off from your Nairobi accommodation.

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.

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.