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Experience everyday life within Africa’s largest urban informal settlement during this half-day private tour through Kibera slum in Nairobi. Get a chance to interact with local communities, try Kenyan street food, and see vibrant street art projects. Pickup and drop-off is provided from any hotel or commercial address along Ngong Road.

Shun market tat and aggressive sellers on this door-to-door cultural shopping tour with a guide. Start at Kazuri Beads Factory, continue to Utamaduni Craft Centre, with everything from wood carvings to batik, then tour the Matbronze foundry and sculpture gallery. Finally, explore the Bomas of Kenya cultural village and the Maasai Market before your driver drops you to your hotel or the airport. Tour excludes entrance fees.

Explore Nairobi’s bustling downtown district like a local during this private, full-day tour. Learn about Kenya’s rich cultural and natural heritage during a visit to the Nairobi National Museum, with admission tickets included. Learn about the 1998 bomb blast that rocked the city at August 7th Memorial Park. And enjoy panoramic city views from the top of the Kenyatta International Conference Center.

See Nairobi’s most popular attractions on a private sightseeing tour of the city. Skip the taxis and public transport and opt for the convenience of a private guide and driver who will pick you up from your hotel and walk you through the Nairobi National Museum, August 7th Memorial Park, and take you to the top of the Kenyatta International Conference Center.

Don’t just wait for your connecting flight. Make the most of your layover in Nairobi during this private, two-to-four-hour city tour. Enjoy a guided visit to the Kenyan capital and its environs with a professional guide. Optional highlights include artifact-filled Nairobi National Museum, souvenir shopping in Galleria Shopping Mall, or a visit to scenic Uhuru Park.

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.

See some of the top wildlife sights in Nairobi without the stress of planning your own transportation, with this small-group tour. Visit Nairobi National Park to see wildlife, stop at the Elephant Orphanage, and end with a visit to the Giraffe Centre to learn about conservation efforts for the Rothschild giraffe.

Journey through the African great plains on a week-long safari through Kenya’s most beautiful national parks and reserves. Visit Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Naivasha, and Amboseli and take safari drives to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and rare white rhinos. Enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, plus all lodging, park fees, transport, and meals. See Mount Kilimanjaro looming in the distance throughout your tour and admire the savannah scenery.

Live like a local for a day during this small-group, full-day tour of Nairobi. Travel between neighborhoods—including three suburbs—by matatu, or shared minibus. Listen to a rich history of Kenya and get context on life in the capital from your guides. Lunch and a shopping trip to the Maasai Market are included, with an optional street food tasting.

Visit three of Nairobi’s most famous wildlife-related attractions during this full-day, small-group combo trip. Learn about local conservation efforts at the Giraffe Center, observe bird species from all around the world at Stedmak Gardens and Recreation Center, and get a chance to spot zebras, hyenas, wildebeests, and dozens of over animal species during an open-top safari drive through Nairobi National Park. Hotel transfers are provided.

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. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi and admission tickets to the orphanage are included.

If you’re arriving into Mombasa by cruise ship, this private tour is ideal for exploring the city. Arrive at the shore of Mombasa and set off on a tour of highlights great for culture and history lovers. Visit Fort Jesus Historical Museum, explore Old Town and local markets, see the Mombasa Elephant Tusk monument, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Get an insider glimpse of Nairobi’s Kibera neighborhood on this walking tour, led by an NPO worker. Visit neighborhood landmarks, meet local residents, and learn about daily life in Africa’s largest informal settlement, as well as the work currently done by local and government agencies to further improve the area’s infrastructure.

Spend a day exploring Kenya’s capital city and some of its most popular attractions. First, visit Nairobi National Park, a unique preserve where big game graze just beyond the downtown skyscrapers. Then visit elephant and giraffe centers to learn about local conservation efforts. After lunch, choose between visiting either the Karen Blixen Museum (the Out of Africa house) or Bomas of Kenya, a tourist village that celebrates traditional Kenyan culture.

Tea fans visiting Kenya—this is the tour for you. Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit a farm and learn first-hand how specialty teas—such as purple tea—are hand-picked and processed. This intimate small-group experience includes an experiential nature walk, a three-course lunch, and the chance to try a variety of local teas—including purple, green, oolong, hibiscus, and golden tips.

Kenya is famed for its wildlife, but most opportunities to see animals up-close take place far from the capital. During this private half-day tour, you’ll get a chance to interact with giraffes and learn about local conservation efforts at the Giraffe Centre. At no extra cost, you can also visit the Kazuri Beads Factory, or optionally see baby elephants at the Elephant orphanage for an additional fee.

Wildlife fans—this one’s for you. Discover two top attractions in a day—the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center—without having to organize admission or transport, as everything is included. First, have the opportunity to observe and feed giraffes, then later, learn about elephant rescue and rehabilitation during your visit to an elephant orphanage. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day.

The tour steps up in that this is the only park in Kenya where bike riding is allowed. Hell's Gate National Park boasts a diverse and dramatic landscape, geothermal features, and a unique array of wildlife. It's characterized by towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, and volcanic rock formations, creating a rugged and visually stunning environment. Get to witness great physical features where the film "The Lion King" was inspired and filmed. This package offers two options: one with the entrance fee included and another without, to suit your needs. All optional activities are not included.

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.

Traditional wood crafted from rose, teak, and ebony types are a Malindi specialty. Witness carvings being made before visiting the colorful market where you can pick up traditional Kenyan fare. Afterwards, a boat to Robinson Island takes you to lunch in Ngomeni, where you can sample local cuisine. The unforgettable panorama of Marafa-Hell's Kitchen is the perfect setting for a dramatic sunset hike with cooler temperatures to appreciate the eroded landscape.

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.

Without a guided tour, you might miss the traditional villages, fruit forests, and stunning coastal views that make the Kenyan countryside worth a visit. This mountain bike tour offers a fun and engaging way to see a side of the Mombasa area that most visitors miss as you follow your guide through the bush, down the coast, and along unpaved roads. Choose from four routes with various ranges of difficulty.

The flamingoes that gather at Lake Nakuru National Park are considered one of Africa’s greatest natural sights, but the area’s wildlife and scenery go far beyond the bright pink birds. This full-day, private guided tour from Nairobi offers ample time to explore the park, spot animals on morning and afternoon game drives, and see birds and hippos from a boat on Lake Naivasha as an optional upgrade.

This being a private tour in a safari car and free internet on board, you will have a good chance to interact with your driver, who is also the guide, as you pass through the city lines and ask any questions freely. Visit the Karen Blixen museum and get all the information with memories of Out of Africa. Learn more about the endangered Rothschild giraffe and how they are rescued and reintroduced into the wild. This tour allows you to select your favorite time due to the many time slots.