Kenya · FULL-DAY TOURS IN NAIROBI
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 9 full-day tours in Nairobi worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Start at 7:30 a.m. with a local guide such as Obed, Moses, Tim, or Steve. Walk and drive through central Nairobi, then visit the National Museum and Giraffe Centre. The tour description also includes Bomas of Kenya, so confirm the final route and entrance fees before booking.
“We had a wonderful time walking around downtown Kenya, visiting the museum and watching the Boma singing and dancing.”
Spend about 4 to 7 hours in Kibera with a private guide from Visit Kibera Expeditions. You’ll visit Toi Market, Hope and Shine Kibera Center, bead shops, women’s and youth groups, and city viewpoints. Guide Lucas has led some departures, though guide assignments may vary. Pickup and private transport are included.
“Take a break from the 4 star hotels and museums for a day and experience an eye-opening, heart-tugging day to learn how some of the less-fortunate citizens live. My guide Lucas was a pleasant, intelligent and lovely young man who showeRead more”
You leave Nairobi early for Mount Kenya National Park, then hike from Siri Moni Gate through forest and bamboo toward the Meteorological Station and Old Mosses Camp. Guides such as Frank and Joseph have led recent departures, with drivers including Meshak and Birshak. Expect a scenic but very long day, with park fees and lunch extra.
“the whole experience was amazing from the beginning to the end of the hike”
Start at 6:00 AM in a private 4WD with an English-speaking guide. Spend 3.5 hours seeking rhino, lion, giraffe, buffalo, and zebra in Nairobi National Park, then visit the Sheldrick elephant trust, Giraffe Centre, Carnivore Restaurant, and Karen Blixen Museum. Hotel and airport transfers are included.
“Very irritated having to wait one hour to buy the ticket to start the safari, because there were supposed to be four people on the tills and only two turned up. The actual safari was wonderful! The guide worked very hard to find the animals and was happy to stop when asked. There were specific roads so you couldn’t crowd around a specific animal, I liked that very much. The back drop of Nairobi was spectacular. Seeing the baby elephants was wonderful, the only downfall was that because it s the rainy season everyone was caked in red mud. It was also very dangerous when walking on the paving stones.…”
Leave Nairobi at 6am for Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You’ll see rescued chimpanzees, search for rhinos and Big Five wildlife, and visit a traditional-style homestead. Guides such as Simon, Bonnie, and Joseph have helped make the day informative, but the long drive requires stamina.
“This was a good but not great tour. First, the drive was much longer than stated, at 4 1/2 hours each way, meaning 9 hours of driving round trip. And while the roads themselves are generally decent, there are constant speed bumps, meaniRead more”
Spend about eight hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Beads Factory, and Bomas of Kenya. A private vehicle, guide, hotel pickup, and included entrance fees keep the day simple. You can feed giraffes, see handmade pottery and beads in production, and watch traditional music and dance. Lunch is optional and not included.
“I have always wanted to visit this place,and form my view I think this is a nice work well done!!! I will inform my friends about it thanks”
You’ll tour Nairobi with a private driver and guide, visiting the National Museum, August 7th Memorial Park, and KICC’s rooftop. The car holds up to five people, with a second vehicle available for larger groups. Guides such as Paul, Faith, and Susan have earned praise for their personal service and city knowledge.
“Paul and Faith made this experience a wonderful day. They were knowledgeable and accommodating and went out of their way to make sure everything was right. We enjoyed the museum, the embassy memorial, and the view from the KICC. Even lunch was a lot of fun.”
Leave Nairobi early for a guided 6-hour hike on Mount Kenya's Naro Moru route. Walk through rainforest and bamboo forest toward the Meteorological Station, with views of Batian, Nelion, and Lenana. Guide Jj is noted for setting a steady pace. Transport, lunch, water, and hotel pickup are included.
“A good day out with a very caring guide. The view along the route is lively, good for peoples who want to do hiking for 1/2 days during the Safari trip. You may hire porters if you have some bulky luggages.”
Start at 5:00 am in Nairobi for a private safari to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. You’ll stop at the Equator in Nanyuki, see Mount Kenya and coffee farms, visit Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, and search for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards. Lunch and park fees are included, but the long return drive can reach 8:00 pm.
“Amazing day trip. Everything was seamless from the pick up to drop off. My guide/driver was also keen to ensure that I saw as many of the big 5 as possible. Lunch at Serena was also good. Highly recommend.”
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