Top Activities on the Ground in Nairobi - page 2

Nairobi gathers Kenya’s diverse cultures, cuisines, and people into one vibrant city, but with so much to see and do it's hard to know where to start. Sample a little bit of everything on a Nairobi adventure that combines a guided tour of downtown with a trip to Bomas of Kenya, where you’ll see dances, crafts, music, and homes brought from all over the country.

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.

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.

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.

Visit East Africa’s largest black rhino reserve on a full-day tour from Nairobi to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Watch for wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives through a park that’s home to the world’s three remaining northern white rhino, and enjoy front-row views of a watering hole at a safari lodge. This full-day Ol Pejeta wildlife tour includes pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, game drives, and entrance fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Experience the thrill of ziplining over the jungle with this experience at Ngong Hills, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. You'll be strapped to a harness and onto a zipline, where you'll safely fly from one end to another, taking in gorgeous scenery along the way.

Get to know a different side of Nairobi on this half-day guided tour to the Kibera Slums. See what daily life is like for the residents of Africa’s largest slums as you tour the open-air markets, nursery schools, and a local Biogas plant that uses human waste as its raw material and powers 200 homes in the area. Get an insider perspective and get a deeper understanding of these slums.

Make the most of your time between flights during this full-day private layover tour from Nairobi that combines hiking and biking, followed by an optional boat ride. Start with a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley View Point to admire the vast depression. Head to Hell's Gate National Park for a cycling excursion—with bike rental included—followed by a visit to the gorges. Door-to-door airport transfers are provided.

Kenya is known for its unique scenery and diverse wildlife, but knowing the best spots to see prime examples can be tricky on self-led tours. Discover Hell's Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha on a day tour from Nairobi, ideal for travelers on limited time. Be immersed in the park’s volcanic landscape as you explore by foot, and look out for native species such as zebra, giraffe, and hyena.

Escape the bustle of the capital with this relaxing day trip to Karura Forest, with comfortable, round-trip transfers from Nairobi. Explore multiple hiking paths hidden deep in the lush green reserve, where you can find waterfalls, caves, and multiple species of local wildlife. Tours include optional bicycle rentals and in-depth information from your guide on the regional flora and fauna.

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.

*A great way to cycle in the wild in great views of Nature *VIews of Zebras, Giraffes, Wildbeeste and many others *History of the Masai community and World Rally competition *watch the amazing skills of the eagles picking fish from the lake as you ride on the boat and Plenty of Hippos.

Observe over 200 bird species as well as bush babies, porcupines, monkeys, and other small animals during this private, half-day tour through Karura Forest. Enjoy a relaxing stroll down wetlands and walking trails in the company of a guide. Learn about the area’s social and political history along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Nairobi is included.

Lake Naivasha is set on the floor of the Great Rift valley. It is one of the fresh water lakes of the great escarpment and considered as a bird watchers paradise for its more than 350 species of endemic and migratory birds. The highlights of Naivasha circuit includes beautiful sceneries, the countryside is dotted with large yellow acacia trees, giant euphorbia cactus, bushy shrubs and a variety of flower plants. Guests take a motorized boat to explore the lake and also to visit the crescent island which is home to a variety of wildlife. Hell’s gate national park, another little gem in Naivasha is truly awesome and a very interesting place to visit, you have a great possibility to see lots of harbivores roaming free and watch an impressive large variety of birdlife including the rare lammergeir eagle that is on the brink of extinction, also the monumental geological cliffs and rock formations dating millions of years are awesome and breathtaking.

Ideal for travellers who only have a short time in Kenya and would like to see the countryside and animals.

Open sandstone expanses await visitors to Hell’s Gate National Park from Nairobi. After hotel pickup, head to Hell’s Gate National Park for your choice of a safari drive or bike ride, followed by a hike, visit to Maasai community, and optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha. Tour concludes with drop-off at your Nairobi lodging.

Take this day safari in Nairobi to Hell’s Gate National Park, which is the only park in Kenya where you can walk or ride your bike and get outside their vehicle. You’ll also have an option to take a boat safari on lake Naivasha to see the hundreds of bird species and hippos. You can also take a nature walk at Crescent Sanctuary for a closer look at the animals.

Spend time outdoors, explore the Karura forest, and exercise at the same time with this trail run in Nairobi. Instead of booking a taxi to get to the start point, enjoy the perk of having transfers included in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route is a perfect choice for nature lovers as it showcases hills, rivers, towering trees, and a waterfall.

You will Experience different Adventures to the forest bordering. The Aberdare mountain ranges based in the most beautiful landscapes and scenic views that you will ever experience in your lifetime. This Forest Place have the longest ziplines in East Africa stretching over more than 2 kilometers. Here you get a speed of 60km/h and 100 meters above the trees and Nature walk.

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The exceptional landscape of Hell’s Gate National Park is known for its dramatic canyons and geothermal wonders. With our Safar-E-Bike Adventure, you’ll embark on a circular route through this impressive scenery, spotting zebras, gazelles, and many more. Set to the south of Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate was a place of inspiration for Disney’s “The Lion King” and this excursion gives you the chance to see this mesmerizing landscape from a whole new perspective. One of the E-Bike routes is the Buffalo Circuit which is approximately 15 kilometers and in addition to wildlife encounters, the route provides a stunning view of Longonot Volcano.

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Embark on a mesmerizing 2 1/2 days safari in the heart of the Masai Mara, Kenya's most enchanting wildlife haven. Feel the pulse of excitement as you venture on Morning and Afternoon Game Drives, immersing yourself in the unparalleled spectacle of the Great Migration and the chance encounters with the iconic Big Five, right in their own homes. Nestled in the cozy embrace of safari lodges, indulge in the pure joy of comfort while soaking in the enchanting aura of the savannah beneath the vast African skies. The Masai Mara invites you to a journey of a lifetime, where the untamed beauty of the wilderness harmonizes seamlessly with the lavish experience of a carefully crafted safari. Get ready for an adventure that connects you to the soul-stirring essence of nature.