Nairobi
Nairobi Excursions
Wildlife, culture, hikes and day trips from Kenya’s capital
Nairobi is the only capital on earth with a national park on its doorstep — and the perfect base for day trips. Meet orphaned elephants and endangered giraffes, step into the world of Out of Africa in Karen, hike the Rift Valley volcanoes, or head out to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha and Ol Pejeta. Every excursion below includes hotel pick-up and a professional guide.
Day trips & experiences
Our Nairobi experiences
Nature & Wildlife4 hours
Nairobi National Park Tour
The world's only national park bordering a capital — spot the Big Five (bar elephants) against the skyline.
Cultural & CityMost Popular4 hours
Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Centre & Kazuri Beads
Out of Africa country — hand-feed giraffes, tour Karen Blixen’s farm, and watch Kazuri’s bead artisans at work.
Cultural & City3 hours
Nairobi City Tour
The city centre, markets, Parliament, the National Museum & Snake Park in half a day.
Cultural & City3 hours
Bomas of Kenya
Traditional music and dance across recreated homesteads of Kenya’s many communities.
Dining & Entertainment2.5 hours
The Carnivore Experience (Lunch or Dinner)
“Africa’s greatest eating experience” — endless barbecue meats, including wild game.
Cultural & City4 hours
Nairobi Highlight Guided Walking Tour
A bird’s-eye view from the KICC rooftop, then a walking tour of the city’s landmarks and markets.
Nature & Wildlife8 hours
Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate Day Trip
A boat ride on Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, and a walk or cycle through Hell’s Gate.
Safari AdventuresFull day
Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi
Great elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro — a full-day safari from Nairobi.
Safari AdventuresFull day
Ol Pejeta Conservancy & Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Big-game game drive plus East Africa’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, on the equator in Laikipia.
Adventure & Hiking8 hours
Mount Longonot Day Hike
Hike the crater rim of a Rift Valley stratovolcano above Lake Naivasha.
Adventure & Hiking6 hours
Ngong Hills Day Hike
Ridge-line walk over the iconic Ngong Hills, 25km from the city.
Unique Local Experiences4 hours
Masai Village Half Day Tour
Visit a Maasai manyatta near Nairobi — culture, dance and handmade crafts.
Unique Local Experiences4 hours
Kiambethu Tea Farm Half Day Tour
Tea history and tasting on a working farm, an indigenous-forest walk, and a farm-to-table lunch.
Unique Local Experiences4 hours
Experiential Coffee Farm Tour
From cherry to cup — tour a working coffee estate and roast your own beans.
Unique Local Experiences4 hours
Nairobi Souvenir Half Day Tour
Shop the Maasai Market and see how Kazuri beads are made.