22 activities in Nairobi, Kenya

The Carnivore Experience: You can choose to have this experience either at lunch or dinner time at The Carnivore Restaurant, This is considered the "Africa's greatest eating experience".

The Restaurant serves every type of barbecue meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game.

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Schedule
Duration: 2,5 Hours

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The Carnivore Experience: You can choose to have this experience either at lunch or dinner time at The Carnivore Restaurant, This is considered the "Africa's greatest eating experience".

The Restaurant serves every type of barbecue meat imaginable, including four choices of wild game.

Your tour will end with a transfer back to your hotel.

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if you want to be picked up at your hotel for the tour (free service) state the name of your hotel at the time of booking, note that this service is only available for hotels located in the city, never in peripheral areas.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 2,5 Hours

Requirements
Please bring passport.

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Join an English speaking guide to explore Nairobi. Take a walk through Uhuru Park in the heart of the city, than wander past the parliament buildings to the mausoleum of the first president of Kenya, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. See the Kenyatta Conference Centre and the August 7th memorial park which was built to commemorate the bombing of the US Embassy. There is also time to visit the Kenya National Archives and various other sites within the city centre. Walking through the city streets and travelling by public transport provides plenty of opportunity to mingle with the locals as they go about their daily lives. Enjoy an opportunity to sample local cuisine with lunch at a restaurant.

Languages
English

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Kenya Comfort Suites

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 13:00

Duration: 4 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
We strongly recommend clothing covering shoulders, no short shorts but knee-length shorts. Singlets and tank tops are not suitable.
A mix of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings is recommended.
Children below the age of 12 are not permitted on this tour.

Located at the base of Ngong Hills, the Karen Blixen Museum, the farm and residence of Isak Dinesen, the well-known character from "Out of Africa," is the first stop of this half-day tour.

The next stop on the itinerary is the Giraffe Centre, a wildlife conservation facility and the home of Daisy, the well-known Rothschild giraffe from "The Last Giraffe."

The tour would not be complete without a visit to the intriguing Kazuri Bead Factory.

The term "Kazuri" means "beautiful" in Swahili, and as the clay spirals under the skilled hands of the women, you will be up close and personal with the original artwork.

Bomas is a homestead and is located just 10 kilometers from the city centre with numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures depicting in a traditional village life style.

Bomas is a homestead and is located just 10 kilometers from the city centre with numerous homesteads reflecting Kenya's cocktail of cultures depicting in a traditional village life style.

Bomas of Kenya was started by the Government of Kenya in 1971 as wholly owned subsidiary of the Kenya Tourist Development Cooperation (KTDC) the Company was established to Preserve, Maintain and Promote the Rich Diverse cultural values of various ethnic groups of Kenya and to act as a tourist attraction centre thus Bomas of Kenya is expected to preserve the authenticity of the Kenya’s Cultural values and to portray them in the pure form.

With the current growing interest in cultural heritage, growth in cultural tourism has increased a positive worldview of the importance of cultural resources as a tool for creating economic development while preserving cultural resources. As the premier institution in cultural resources preservation and management, Bomas of Kenya is bound to play a bigger role in the development and promotion of cultural tourism in Kenya.

You will be treated to a rich traditional music and dance show at this cultural centre. The greatest excitement is the display of traditional dances, music, and songs being performed in a splendid area.

This is an amazing set up that offers you a firsthand experience of the culture and lifestyle of many of Kenya's tribal groups.

Meeting/pick-up point: The client´s hotel.
Duration: Four hours.
Start/opening time: At 2pm.
End/closing time: At 6pm.
Languages: English.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Nairobi souvenir Half Day Tour: During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Masai market where you will get an opportunity to look for some souvenirs and, if interested, you can purchase them.

You will also visit Kazuri beads where you will get an opportunity to see how they make beads.

Your tour will end with a transfer back to your hotel.

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if you want to be picked up at your hotel for the tour (free service) state the name of your hotel at the time of booking, note that this service is only available for hotels located in the city, never in peripheral areas.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Requirements
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A short tour for people who do not have so much time to spare but yet are in need to experience the best that Cities and Towns in Kenya have to offer. With this excursion you will discover the principal landmarks, the Parliament buildings, the city market, the National museum and the Snake Park.

A short tour for people who do not have so much time to spare but yet are in need to experience the best that Cities and Towns in Kenya have to offer. With this excursion you will discover the principal landmarks, the Parliament buildings, the city market, the National museum and the Snake Park.

Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.
Duration: 3 hours.
Start/opening time: At 2pm.
Languages: English.


Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Masai village day trip starts from your Nairobi hotel early after breakfast to one of the villages in Ngong area or Athi River.

In this half-day tour, you will get an opportunity to interact with the Masais, learn more about their culture and you will also have the opportunity to learn their dance styles and buy their hand made artefacts.

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End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Requirements
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The walking tour starts by picking you from your Nairobi Hotel in the morning.
The first stop will be The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), this is a 28-storey building located in Nairobi’s CBD (Central Business District) and is within walking distance of several five-star hotels. This is the best and only way to tour Nairobi in 5 minutes, literally!
From the top of this building, you will summarize your experience of the city and observe all that Nairobi has to offer with an eagle's eye view.

The view from the rooftop, which historically served as a helipad, is one of the best of my beloved Nairobi. This 360-degree bird’s eye view of the city centre is unrivalled. On a clear day, you can spot some of the city’s green spaces like Uhuru Park, Central Park, City Park, Railways Golf Course and the Nairobi National Park.
Do dress warmly; it gets rather windy up there, especially in the evenings.

Then take a walking tour and experience the unique atmosphere of Nairobi’s bustling city centre. Visit Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, Parliament, Kenya National Archives, and the “Thorn Tree”- the first post office at Sarova Stanley hotel. Shop local crafts at City Market or Maasai Market and let your guide help you bargain.
Get insights about the tribes of Kenya from your guide.

Enter the 7th memorial park USA Embassy bomb blast and get a general view of the city. You will then be dropped back to your hotel for lunch (not included).

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if you want to be picked up at your hotel for the tour (free service) state the name of your hotel at the time of booking, note that this service is only available for hotels located in the city, never in peripheral areas.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Requirements
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Nairobi is the capital city of Kenya and is 160 km (100 miles) from the equator. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi ("the place of cool waters"). However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun. This tour will show you Karen Blixen Museum, The Giraffe Centre and any craft centre within the environs of Karen road.

Languages
English

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Hotel pickup

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Schedule
Opening dates
13:45 - 16:45

Duration: 3 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Essentially Kenyan in both atmosphere and cuisine, the Nyama Choma Ranch offers a stunning selection of roasted barbecued meats; sizzling hot, presented on skewers and carved at your table; accompanied with jacket potatoes, crispy salads and tasty dips. Choose from prime Kenyan steak, succulent chicken, traditionally roasted mutton… and sink your teeth into a variety of meats (plenty of vegetarian options too!).

Essentially Kenyan in both atmosphere and cuisine, the Nyama Choma Ranch offers a stunning selection of roasted barbecued meats; sizzling hot, presented on skewers and carved at your table; accompanied with jacket potatoes, crispy salads and tasty dips. Choose from prime Kenyan steak, succulent chicken, traditionally roasted mutton… and sink your teeth into a variety of meats (plenty of vegetarian options too!).

Warmly lit by the glowing inferno of the barbecue, open to the night air and wafted by luscious aromas of barbecued meat, the Nyama Choma Ranch also features one of the most evocative stage shows in Africa. A compelling kaleidoscope of beat, colour, costume, culture, acrobatics and raw excitement the sleekly sensual Safari Cats are a dance team with a difference.

With its own stage, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, the Nyama Choma Ranch plays host to Nairobi's premiere cabaret. Commencing their 45-minute performance at 9pm nightly, the Safari Cats are our team of professionally trained and choreographed dancers, whose performances are also eagerly welcomed all over the world.

The Safari Cats' dancers and Acrobats stage show is the premiere event in town, and is complemented by the resident live band nightly. Essentially Kenyan in both atmosphere and cuisine, the Nyama Choma Ranch Bar overlooks our famous BBQ area. It's the place to be as you enjoy a variety of drinks, wine and exotic cocktails.

Enjoy the safari cat show and dinner in one while listening to the African Rhythms which will never run out.

Meeting/pick-up point: The client´s hotel.
Duration: Three hours.
Start/opening time: At 6pm.
End/closing time: At 9pm.
Languages: English

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Come with us to the north towards Lake Naivasha. Stop along the way to take in breathtaking views of the Rift Valley before proceeding towards the lake. On arrival visit Hell's Gate National Park. This 70 sq km park is one among few National Parks in Kenya where walking is permitted. The park has many herbivores and birds to spot as well as hot springs, spectacular cliffs and gorges to explore. Lunch at a restaurant is an opportunity to sample regional cuisine and engage with the locals. With stomachs full head to the Elsamere Conservation Centre on the shores of the lake. This was once the home of Joy and George Adamson who devoted their lives to wildlife conservation. They are famously remembered for their relationship with the lioness Elsa, having reared her from a cub and released her back into the wild.

Languages
English

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Dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering shoulders and no short shorts. We recommend a mixture of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings. Shorts should be knee-length. Singlets and tank tops are not suitable. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

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Kenya Comfort Suites

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Schedule
Opening dates
07:30 - 17:30

Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

"This day you will be picked from the Hotel and depart to Kiambethe Tea Farm.

Over a cup of tea or coffee the history of the farm and the process of making tea is informally explained, followed by an opportunity to see tea in the field.

Then take a walk in the indigenous forest with our resident Kenyan guide who will identify the plants and explain how they are traditionally used. Look out for the Colobus monkeys close up and wander in the gardens which are home to a wide variety of birds and flowers.

Return to the house to enjoy a pre-lunch drink on the verandah with sweeping views across the tea fields to the Ngong Hills.
Lunch is served about 1pm and is a three course buffet lunch from our set menu prepared with vegetables from the garden and desserts are topped with cream from our herd of Channel Island cows."


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End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 5 Hours

Requirements
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Our day starts with a pick up from your hotel in Nairobi followed by departure towards Mbumi Coffee Estate.

Upon arrival at the Coffee farm, we will be welcomed by the host followed by a comprehensive tour beginning from the coffee tree nursery to give an in-depth understanding of the coffee maturing stages. After which you will be educated on how coffee cherries are picked, washed and dried as you are walked through the whole process in detail.

Thereafter you will experience the coffee milling and grading process as well as how they roast their coffee and package it.

Another highlight of the tour will be the opportunity to roast your own coffee!
Later you can enjoy a cup of coffee at the rooftop sitting area which has picturesque views of the farm. It is immersive, educative and exciting. In the end, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi and it is our hope that you will have enjoyed every single moment with us.

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End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 4 Hours

Requirements
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This half-day tour visits to Ngong Hills Forest which is located in the Northern tip of Kajiado County and its 25 kilometers from Nairobi City.

The vegetation of Ngong hills forest includes exotic and indigenous tress for example pine, cypress(Exotic) sandal wood, Acacia, croton (Indigenous) mainly determined by altitude, soils type and human utilization of the land.
Grazing, forest fires also determine the spatial variation in vegetation cover.

The forest is known to host a variety of animals which includes: buffaloes, wild pigs, porcupine, and dik-diks.
These animals are residents of the forest and their movement is usually determined by factors such as drought, water availability and forage availability.

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Schedule
Duration: 6 Hours

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This half-day excursion takes you to the only park in Africa that is next to a capital city, a rare animal refuge on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Use our open rooftop tour vehicles to get to the park by driving through the city lanes and onto the open savanna.

Known for its wide grasslands that support a diverse array of animals, including the critically endangered black rhino, and more than 400 species of birds, the area is also rich in wildlife, including the Big Five.

The far-off towers provide a nostalgic urban atmosphere that perfectly contrasts with the most breathtaking scenery of nature.