Top Kenya Culture

Many people meet members of the Maasai tribe during safari tours, but few get a chance to enjoy deeper and more meaningful interactions. Experience life in a Maasai village during this immersive half-day tour. Participate in village activities like milking goats, cooking ugali, and making your own beadwork. During Mondays and Fridays, visitors can also attend a livestock market.

Get to know a Nairobi beyond its history during this private walking tour with former street children. Follow your guides through the city streets and learn about their upbringing on the streets and how they transformed their lives with the Nai Nami project for underprivileged youths. Learn about life on the street, ask questions, and develop personal connections with the locals during this storytelling tour.

Ideal as an introduction for first-time visitors to Nairobi (or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the Kenyan capital), this customizable small-group tour ditches the dry historical information and gives travelers an insider’s view of the city. Highlights include Jamia Mosque, souvenir shopping at City Market, and a city-wide panorama from KICC. Bottled water and door-to-door, air-conditioned vehicle transfers are provided.

An all-inclusive tour of top Nairobi wildlife attractions, opening an opportunity to see Kenya’s famous animals, within Nairobi. A professional guide takes you directly to the elephant orphanage trust and the giraffe center to learn about them and the conservation efforts in place to protect these animals in the wild. Optional free complimentary tour to the beads women factory will enrich your experience. An option to include Nairobi National Park available.

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.

Guarantee a smooth and easy transfer from Nairobi's International Airport to your hotel by pre-booking your transfers. You'll ride in a private vehicle just for your party, with the option to upgrade to a limo or an SUV on request. As an added bonus, your driver will meet you at the airport and will track your flight in case of any delays.

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes entrance fees, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a safari vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift Valley.

Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of the most famous game reserves in the world, known for its native populations of antelopes, gazelles, giraffes, and more. Make the most of your trip to the reserve on this 3-day budget tour, which includes multiple game drives for the greatest chance of spotting wildlife. See Mount Longonot National Park and Mara River, and enjoy the convenience of having meals, transport, and safari tent accommodation included.

Combine a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park with a trip to Lake Naivasha during this full-day, small-group tour. Choose between a game drive and a bike ride through the park, topped off by a walking safari. Enjoy a lakeside lunch or scenic boat ride at your own expense. Tours include an educational visit to a local Maasai community and comfortable, round-trip transfers from your Nairobi hotel.

Hike your way up Mt. Longonot on a private day trip from Nairobi, and admire the national park’s volcanic terrain of bubbling geysers and soaring rift valley cliffs. After your climb to the crater’s rim, you’ll relax with a lakeside lunch, then hop on a boat for a cruise around Lake Naivasha, looking for hippos and eagles as you go. The full climb and descent takes up to four hours, and a good general standard of fitness is needed.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, one of the most successful elephant rescues in the world, before heading to a traditional bead workshop and a music and dance performance at Bomas of Kenya. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip.

Learn about two of Kenya's most famous animals on this tour to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. See the animals in a safe, contained environment focused on rehabilitation and conservation. This tour includes all entrance fees and private transportation for a hassle-free experience.

Without leaving Nairobi, you can still see plenty of wildlife in just a few hours on this tour to Nairobi National Park. A private vehicle takes you through the park in search of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes in a wild habitat, and an in-the-know guide shares information and ups your chances of seeing the animals you most want to see.

Spend an afternoon with some of Africa's most iconic animals on this day tour from Nairobi that gives access to giant elephants and towering giraffes. TThen stop at the Giraffe Center, where you'll find Rothschild giraffes wandering the grounds. This memorable experience includes a tour of the Kazuri beads women factory

Spot free-roaming wildlife at the edge of Nairobi on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-top safari vehicle. An early-morning departure means cooler temperatures and the chance to see the animals when they’re most active, prowling grassy plains and acacia bush with the dramatic backdrop of city skyscrapers.

Bike, hike, and sail your way through Hell's Gate National Park on this private guided tour from Nairobi. Keep your eyes out for sightings of animals such as baboons and buffaloes inside the park, and then take the waters of Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds. This tour also includes a visit to a Maasai community, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a break for lunch at your own expense.

Treat yourself to a smooth and hassle-free arrival or departure from Nairobi during this private, one-way vehicle transfer between your city hotel and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Just provide your flight details and get picked up and dropped off in accordance with your schedule. Choose between sedans, passenger vans, and buses depending on your group size.

Feel the ancient rhythms of Africa as you feast on game grilled over an open fire on this door-to-door dinner package. First, savor authentic African meats with classic accompaniments as a live band plays. Next, enjoy a thrilling show that blends African dance moves with acrobatics, keeping you glued to the stage. Travel in a group no larger than 11 people for a more intimate experience.

Instead of researching where to buy the best souvenirs in Nairobi, this convenient tour saves you time and takes you to a shortlist of great shopping spots. Browse traditional African fabric, ornaments, sculptures, and artwork—without any worries about language barriers, as the driver is there to help translate if you need assistance. Stops include the Kazuri Beads Factory—which makes ceramic beads, and Utamaduni Craft Centre.

Between the language barrier and the prevalence of low-quality goods, souvenir shopping in Kenya can be a minefield. Navigate it with ease on this door-to-door private tour, with your driver/guide on hand to translate, carry heavy items, and advise if required. A typical tour includes stops at four high-caliber stores: Kazuri Beads Factory, Utamaduni Crafts Centre, the Maasai Market, and Galleria Shopping Mall.

Visit the largest urban informal settlement in Africa during this private, half-day tour through Nairobi’s Kibera slum. Explore the vibrant community with a born-and-bred Kibera local. Get an insider’s perspective as you see local landmarks like a crafts workshop, the main marketplace, and even a personal visit to your tour guide’s family home. Round-trip transfers from your hotel accommodation are provided.

Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park while packing in top highlights during this 4-day tour from Nairobi. Go deep into the African plains and set out on daily game drives across the parks. Watch for the animals that emerge at dusk; see hippos and crocodiles along the banks of the Mara River; and keep your eyes peeled for lions, leopards, buffalo, and even baboons. Three nights of accommodations, round-trip transport, and national park fees are all included.

Tour Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus with a local Kenyan guide who will show you sights that you’d never find on your own. You’ll make several stops along the way, including the spice market, Moi Avenue’s elephant tusks, the fish market, and more. Feel free to go at your own pace, since this tour is just for you and your group.