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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.

Discover African wildlife without leaving the city on a half-day tour of Nairobi Safari Walk. Stroll along raised wooden platforms for unobtrusive views of the sanctuary’s lions, rhinos, leopards, and more, and get an overview of the wildlife found in the country’s nature reserves. Benefit from regular departures to explore at a time that suits you, and save time finding the location with round-trip transfer from your hotel.

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.

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.

Climbing Mount Kenya is a challenge, and making the ascent requires the services of a guide. While tour packages can fill up, you can guarantee your chance at climbing the epic mountain by booking in advance. This package not only includes guide services, food, and lodging, but it also includes transportation from Nairobi so that you won't have to figure out any logistics on your own.

Budget classic Kenya safaris cover both wildlife and geographic destinations like Great Rift Valley. It’s one of the best tour packages to do for a 4 days period. You will explore the Masai Mara National Reserve for 2 nights for a first class game viewing experience of the great wildebeest migration if in season and later visit Lake Nakuru National Park for a chance to view the rare white rhinos and flamingos amidst a variety of other bird species.

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.

Learn about life in one of Africa’s largest urban slums in a responsible way by booking this private tour to Kibera Slum from Nairobi. You spend a full day exploring the markets, recycling plants, a bead factory, a kindergarten, and more. Your guide explains local issues the community is tackling, and gives you an insider look at the area’s culture.

Packed with landmarks and colorful markets, Nairobi’s compact city center is perfect for exploring on foot, but finding your way through the crowds can be overwhelming. Join a guide for a Nairobi walking tour that covers key sights, from a rooftop observatory to the American Embassy Memorial Garden, with time to browse markets, learn about local history, and discover Nairobi’s green spaces.

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.

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.

Get an insider’s view of Nairobi on a walking tour of the city. Stroll through the shady paths of Uhuru Park with your local guide, then walk past parliament buildings and the poignant tomb of the country’s first president. Learn about Kenya’s rich artistic traditions and regional handicrafts at the National Archives and finish your tour with a classic Kenyan meal at a nearby restaurant.

Combine two Nairobi highlights on a tour that starts at the Bomas of Kenya then continues to the Carnivore Restaurant for a sizzling dinner served on Masai swords. It’s a cultural immersion that packs traditions from all over Kenya — from dance to song and folklore — into one afternoon, and visiting the adjacent destinations on a single excursion means less time on the road and more time to experience Kenyan culture.

Spend two nights in the Maasai Mara with this safari tour from Nairobi. You'll take two short game drives and one full-day game drive, with the option to visit a Maasai village on your second night. Accommodation at Sankale Tented Camp or similar is included, as are most meals. Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels is included for added convenience.

Wildlife safaris are a great way to observe animals in their natural habitats, but they often require several days—or even more. Ideal for travelers short on time, this full-day private brings you to Amboseli National Park and back to Nairobi in a single day. Get a chance to spot lions, hyenas, cheetahs, zebras, and more during a panoramic game drive, plus the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Find vast herds of elephants at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro on a private 2-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, with daily game drives timed to spot wildlife when they’re most active. Since included accommodations options range from tents to a high-end safari lodge, the safari can be as rustic—or luxurious—as you want, and a range of pickup options tailor the safari to your travel plans.

Don’t miss a trip to the Fairview Estate Coffee Farm for a tour and a taste of some of Kenya’s finest coffee. This hassle-free, private tour from Nairobi takes you straight from your hotel to the estate in a personal, comfortable vehicle. Here you’ll not only learn about the history of the region’s coffee, but also how it is produced. Your visit will be capped off by a coffee tasting, along with milk and cookies.

Take a break from the bustling capital on a day tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Explore by bike, boat (own expense), and foot for an intimate perspective of the unique landscape, and gain insight into the region’s history and geology from your guide. Skip the stress of public transport with included round-trip transfer, and avoid hidden costs with bike rental and park entrance fees included.

Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its incredible wildlife, especially its impressive variety of birds. Enjoy a carefree day of wildlife adventures with no transport to organize as return transfers from Nairobi hotels are included. Travel with ease in a comfortable vehicle, enjoying commentary along the way. Once you get to Lake Nakuru National Park, you’ll be able to spot flamingos,  admire the views, and go for a game drive.

Open sandstone expanses await visitors to Hell’s Gate National Park from Nairobi. After hotel pickup, head to Hell’s Gate National Park for your choice of a safari drive or bike ride, followed by a hike, visit to Maasai community, and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Tour concludes with drop-off at your Nairobi lodging.

This hiking adventure takes you to the stunning natural wonder of Mount Longonot National Park. Instead of organizing car rental and searching for a parking spot, benefit from having round-trip hotel transfer from Nairobi included. Once at Mount Longonot National Park, set off on a trail to explore the crater of an extinct volcano. Then, enjoy a hassle-free return to Nairobi.

Maximize your chances of seeing wildlife without having to go far from Nairobi with an overnight safari to Amboseli National Park. Perfect for visitors short on time, this private tour offers ample chances to see zebras, elephants, and other creatures in their natural habitat. Lodging, transportation with hotel pickup, and park entrance fees are included, so you can focus on the experience without planning hassles.

See the world’s only remaining white rhinos—only with endangered black rhinos and chimpanzees—during this private, full-day excursion to Ol Pejeta Conservancy from Nairobi. Travel comfortably from the capital with your own driver and guide, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel accommodation included. Enjoy a safari drive in a vehicle with a pop-up roof as you observe wildlife at their waterhole.

Go into the Great Rift Valley to hike an extinct volcano and explore a shimmering lake on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to Mount Longonot National Park and Lake Naivasha. A guided hike to the summit earns sweeping views across the Great Rift Valley and into forested crater, and the tour’s early departure from Nairobi means you’ll be hiking Mount Longonot in the cooler morning hours.