Top Nairobi Unique Experiences

Visit East Africa’s largest informal settlement with a local youth guide during this two-hour tour of Kibera Slum in Nairobi. Get an inside look at day-to-day life in the community from the people who call Kibera home. Itineraries include a visit to Kenya’s largest public primary school and a look at NGO projects related to improving housing, education, and health within the slums.

Visit East Africa’s largest informal settlement during a private half-day visit to the Kibera slum. Navigate the sprawling network of unmarked streets and narrow alleys with an informative guide. Listen to stories about the resilience and ingenuity of Kibera residents in the vibrant and multi-faceted community, and understand why it is nicknamed the “City of Hope.”

Get an insider’s perspective on Kenya’s thriving coffee industry during this small-group, behind-the-scenes tour. Explore a working coffee farm outside Nairobi and see how premium Kenyan coffee is made farm-to-cup. Learn how coffee trees grow and get a chance to roast your own brew. Snacks, bottled water, and coffee are included.

Kibera is one of the world’s largest informal settlements, and exploring the sprawling slum without a local guide is not recommended. Get a chance to meet some of Kenya’s most resilient and resourceful residents during this private half-day tour. You’ll visit Kibera alongside a born-and-bred community member. Learn about ongoing artisanal projects and social enterprises as you get an insider’s look at everyday life in the community.

Spend two nights in the Maasai Mara with this safari tour from Nairobi. You'll take two short game drives and one full-day game drive, with the option to visit a Maasai village on your second night. Accommodation at a safari camp is included, as are most meals.

Most cultural tours in Kenya focus on either music or cuisine; during this unique hybrid package in Nairobi, you’ll experience both. Learn how to play traditional Kenyan drums while preparing classic recipes within an intimate group capped at just 10 participants. Then, listen to Kenyan stories as you share a meal together, with options available for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Learn about life in one of Africa’s largest urban slums in a responsible way by booking this private tour to Kibera Slum from Nairobi. You spend a full day exploring the markets, recycling plants, a bead factory, a kindergarten, and more. Your guide explains local issues the community is tackling, and gives you an insider look at the area’s culture.

Learn about the art of glass blowing and see a wide variety of colorful finished works with this tour from Nairobi. You'll visit Anselm's Kitengela Hot Glass on the edge of Nairobi National Park, where you'll learn how scraps of waste or broken glass are repurposed and upcycled into colorful functional and decorative art pieces. You'll also have the chance to stop for a snack at the on-site café before returning to Nairobi.

Get the insider scoop on Kikuyu culture straight from the real community leaders on this small-group grandmas meet-and-greet tour from Nairobi. Meet the matriarchs in a nearby village and learn about their work as community leaders, familial carers, and pig farmers, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience. Get to know the grandmas over included lunch and tea, saving plenty of time for talking with round-trip transfer from your hotel.

This is a day tour from Nairobi to Kiambethu tea farm in kiambu county. Historic tea plantation on a site including gardens & indigenous forest, with tours & dining. Leave Nairobi behind for an idyllic day in the lush green tea fields of Limuru. Just a short drive from the city brings you to a world of endless verdant fields, rich indigenous forest and an era of cool drinks on the veranda and lazy afternoons.This is the Kiambethu Tea Farm, the exact spot where tea growing began in Kenya 100 years ago. A trip to this beautiful tea plantation is your opportunity to enjoy the grounds and learn about the history of Kenya tea farming and colonial life here in the Ngong Hills.

The Maasai community is known for its rich cultural traditions and far-reaching history, but appreciating the everyday experience of Maasai people can be tricky for travellers. Go off the beaten track on this full-day, small-group tour to a Maasai village and meet with a local family to hear personalized insights into their culture and lifestyle. Avoid hidden costs with lunch included and enjoy hassle-free round-trip transfer directly from your Nairobi hotel.

Get a taste of Kenyan culture when you dive right into making some of the country’s most famous dishes. Alongside a private host, visit a local market to shop for ingredients for your meal. Get a glimpse of local life when you visit your host’s home where you watch as they make flavorful dishes from scratch. In the end, enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal with your host.

See Nairobi highlights on a full-day tour that explores the very best of the city, from colonial-era landmarks to wildlife. Spot the modern and historic buildings of downtown, browse the stalls at the city’s most vibrant market, then sit down to a truly exotic meal at the Carnivore Restaurant. Next, leave the crowded city behind in a leafy suburb, where you’ll visit the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Centre, a home for endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.

You will have the opportunity to engage with locals, interact, and learn more about Kibera from our experienced guides. Our tour aims to break stereotypes, challenge perceptions, and provide an authentic and respectful exploration of Kibera. We strive to create awareness about the challenges faced by Kibera residents while highlighting their resilience, creativity, and sense of community. Recognizing that travelers are interested in understanding how people in Kibera live and survive, we ensure that by the end of the tour, you are well-informed and equipped. Our tour is organized to be flexible and suited to your needs. If you want a private tour or have specific topics and places of interest, please let us know!

You may like to drink coffee, but do you know the work that goes into making it? Learn the ins and outs of Kenyan coffee production during this special behind-the-scenes private tour. See how coffee is cultivated and processed in a scenic and historic farm. Then, get a chance to taste several varieties of locally grown coffee as you sample fresh brews.

Avoid the stress of a rushed itinerary on a 9-day safari tour from Nairobi. Take time to intimately explore several of the country’s natural highlights, including Maasai Mara National Park, Lake Naivasha, and the Tsavo Conservation Area, traveling by pop-roof van and open-top boat for prime views. Enjoy a family-friendly excursion focused on discovering the region’s wildlife, and benefit from luxury accommodation, meals, and entrance fees included in the price.

There are few travel experiences in the world quite like tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti and Masai Mara, alongside two expert naturalists. This 11 days trip through the grasslands of Kenya and Tanzania will see you riding between incredible national parks and beautifully outfitted safari lodges and camps, while giving you the chance to get out and really experience the East African savannah with all five senses.

Mount Longonot day trip hiking delivers trekkers with an interesting and inspiring hike culminating into one of the best and exciting views in Kenya

Visit a selection of Kenya’s top wildlife reserves during this multi-day private journey. Enjoy a VIP experience, traveling between locations in a comfortable, luxurious LandCruiser. Game drives, airport transfers, and select meals are included, leaving you to focus on spotting animals. Highlights include Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve.

.Get to know a different side of Nairobi on this half-day guided tour to Kibera slums. Our driver will pick you from your hotels/residents and drive towards Ngong Road past Uchumi supermarket. Visit the Soweto village homestead, then continue to Curio Workshop where you will witness those who live in Kibera are innovative in making ornaments out of animal bones. Continue with the visits to the nursery schools and pass by to see the water vendor. You will come past Nairobi National Park which is known for many species of wildlife e.g. lions. You can experience game drives too. Feel welcome in one of the Kibera houses and ask questions about day-to-day life in Kibera. Walk and see a biogas plant, which uses human waste as raw materials in the production of biogas used in cooking, gas as well as lighting about 200 households once it is accomplished and commissioned. Later you will be escorted back to your car and dropped back to Nairobi hotel or home.

Combine meaningful volunteering with popular Kenya sightseeing on this 2-week voluntourism experience from Nairobi. Spend a week volunteering in an orphanage for a culturally immersive experience, and then visit the top parks of Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. All food, accommodation, and transportation is included as per itinerary, so you don’t have any unexpected expenses during your stay.

This fascinating 8-day cultural and wildlife tour will appeal to anyone that wants to both meet and help Kenyan people in grassroots social enterprises, and go on a safari in a sustainable way at a conservancy where wildlife flourishes and communities thrive. The first 4 days of this tour takes you to Laikipia Plateau near Mount Kenya, which is dedicated to wildlife conservation while working with the local Samburu and Maasai people. It offers an authentic safari experience for all guests and activities can be as easy or energetic as you like. You can take leisurely safari walks, ride a camel or hope in a 4 wheel drive vehicle for game viewing. Once back in Nairobi, you will have the privilege of meeting three communities and see how Kenyans are overcoming poverty. We take you to a community of grandmothers starting small businesses, a women’s vocational training centre for young mothers; and a Maasai village to experience the traditional ways of life. Three inspirational days.

Visit two of Kenya’s most celebrated nature reserves in just three days during this small-group excursion to Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park. Maximize your animal sightings with safari game drives at every time of day, from early morning to late night. All-inclusive tours include three meals a day, tented or lodge accommodation, and comfortable, door-to-door transportation in a custom safari van.