Top Nairobi Outdoor Activities

Nairobi is home to dozens of incredible sites and this full-day tour showcases some of the best of this East African city. Follow your expert guide and small group into the stunning landscapes of Nairobi National Park, where you have the chance to see some of the nation's most iconic animals in the wild. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then stop at the Karen Bixen Museum, to learn about the history, culture, and traditions of Kenya's diverse people. The tour ends with a visit to the Giraffe Center, where you have a chance to learn about the endangered Rothschild giraffe and see how major conservation efforts are being made to protect this graceful animal.

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.

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, and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust—all with the benefit of a personal guide to share information about the local wildlife, history, and culture as you go.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Even if you only have one free day in Nairobi, check off Kenya’s animal wonders in double-quick time on this small-group door-to-door tour. Start at the Nairobi National Park and see some of the nation’s signature wildlife in nature. Next, tour the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre, stop at the Nairobi Mamba Village, and visit the Bomas of Kenya. Tour excludes entrance fees.

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.

Short on time but still want the safari experience? Consider this day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Your driver will pick you up at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport and take you out to the park, where you'll get the chance to go on a game drive and visit a local Masai community, and still make it back to Nairobi in time for dinner.

A guided tour is the easiest way to see Kenya’s big five game animals while exploring Masai Mara National Reserve. This tour from Nairobi offers the luxury of a private guide to take you within close viewing distance of the animals that you want to see, plus provides amenities such as transportation, lodging, and meals for guaranteed quality—no planning required. Upgrade to luxury accommodation or optional activities.

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.

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.

Swap the urban landscape of Nairobi for the iconic Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru on a 4-day group safari, with round-trip transfer from your hotel. Optimize your chances of seeing lions, rhinos, and more on game drives led by a professional guide, and camp out in the national park for an immersive experience of nature, avoiding hidden costs with meals, accommodation, and entrance fees included as per itinerary.

Combine two Nairobi highlights on a tour that starts at the Bomas of Kenya then continues to the Carnivore Restaurant for a sizzling dinner served on Masai swords. It’s a cultural immersion that packs traditions from all over Kenya — from dance to song and folklore — into one afternoon, and visiting the adjacent destinations on a single excursion means less time on the road and more time to experience Kenyan culture.

This overnight excursion packs several mini-adventures into one convenient tour. Travel to Mt. Longonot National Park with a stop to view the Great Rift Valley. Hike to a crater, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, see wild animals in their natural habitat, and enjoy a bicycle tour in Hell's Gate National Park. Most meals and entrance fees are included and pickup or drop-off from the Nairobi airport is available for an additional fee.

On this guided tour, it’s possible to see top Nairobi attractions in just one day. Visit Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, the Karen Blixen Museum, and —an intimidating itinerary made easy with all-inclusive transportation and an entertaining guide. At the end of the day, you’ll have a good sense of what sets Nairobi apart.

Spend the day away from the busy streets of Nairobi and in the great outdoors during this private excursion. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a biking safari, take a hike through the gorges and caves, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on nearby Lake Naivasha (own expense). All national park fees and transportation are included for your convenience.

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.

Experience three top Nairobi destinations on a half-day tour of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Manor, and the Karen Blixen Museum that includes door-to-door transport from your hotel or the Nairobi airport. Making the most of limited time in the city, explore wildlife, conservation, and history: visit an elephant orphanage, feed giraffes, and enjoy views of the Ngong Hills from Blixen’s beautifully preserved home.

Get an insider glimpse of Nairobi’s Kibera neighborhood on this walking tour, led by an NPO worker. Visit neighborhood landmarks, meet local residents, and learn about daily life in Africa’s largest informal settlement, as well as the work currently done by local and government agencies to further improve the area’s infrastructure.

See free-ranging wildlife with the backdrop of the Nairobi skyline on a half-day tour to Nairobi National Park, a convenient way to experience a Kenya safari even if you have limited time. Door-to-door transport from Nairobi hotels make this a hassle-free way to get to the park, and you’ll have the chance to spot black rhinos, lions, giraffes, leopards, and hundreds of species of birds.

Private safari with a 4x4 Land Cruiser and a driver-guide who is experienced in spotting wildlife. Spot Africa's big cats among lots of wildlife