Top Nairobi Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the beautiful Nairobi National Park on this half-day tour just outside Kenya’s capital. Take a tour through this wildlife sanctuary and see numerous animals such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, the endangered black rhino, and over 400 species of birds in a spacious setting of grass plains. Over 50 species of mammals are on display here including four of the Big Five, except for the great elephants.

Forget the hassle of multi-day excursions and discover African wildlife just outside the capital on a small-group trip to Nairobi National Park (entrance fee not included). See native species such as lions, rhinos, and giraffes against an urban backdrop, and learn about the region’s flora and fauna from your professional guide. Choose a morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule, and benefit from round-trip transfer for a hassle-free experience.

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.

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

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.

Between fake souvenirs and the national bargaining culture, shopping in Nairobi can be a minefield. Find the best quality arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, and homewares at sensible prices on this small-group guided door-to-door shopping tour. Visit the African Heritage House, Utamaduni Craft Centre, Kazuri Beads Factory, Marula Studios, the City Market, and, if it’s open, the Maasai Market, and leave with souvenirs that will last a lifetime.

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.

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.

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s poor, and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food. You will also visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower.

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.

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.

The flamingoes that gather at Lake Nakuru National Park are considered one of Africa’s greatest natural sights, but the area’s wildlife and scenery go far beyond the bright pink birds. This 11.5-hour, private guided tour from Nairobi offers ample time to explore the park, spot animals on morning and afternoon game drives, and see birds and hippos from a boat on Lake Naivasha.

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.

Leave Nairobi’s crazy drivers to the experts and relax on this private guided door-to-door city tour that’s the perfect introduction to Kenya. Get up close and personal with native wildlife at the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, an elephant orphanage. Watch craftspeople creating traditional pottery beads at the Kazuri Beads Factory, then take in a cultural performance at Bomas of Kenya.

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.

The incredible Nairobi National Park lies within the capital city's limits and offers travelers easy access to some of Africa's biggest animals. Follow your professional guide on a morning or afternoon tour and opt for a safari walking tour for an up close look at the wildlife of this natural destination. Your tour concludes with lunch at a restaurant that's listed among the top 100 restaurants on earth, before return to your hotel.

Kenya is famous for its wildlife, but most safaris take place far outside the capital. For anyone with limited time to spare, this half-day private excursion to Nairobi National Park lets you gaze at lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and more in the wild—without ever leaving the city. Even better, chauffeured excursions leave your hands free to focus on snapping the perfect lion shot.

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.