Top Nairobi Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore a vast savannah landscape on a 3-day Maasai Mara National Reserve safari that includes daily game drives and accommodations in a luxury safari tent. Since the safari vehicle guarantees every passenger a window seat, you’ll have unobstructed views of the Maasai Mara’s vibrant populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife, and staying in a Maasai Mara camp is ideal for getting a classic safari experience.

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.

Find vast herds of elephants at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro on a private 2-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, with daily game drives timed to spot wildlife when they’re most active. Since included accommodations options range from tents to a high-end safari lodge, the safari can be as rustic—or luxurious—as you want, and a range of pickup options tailor the safari to your travel plans.

Enjoy several adventures in one on this full-day tour of Nairobi that spotlights the city's wildlife and rich cultural heritage. First, visit Nairobi National Park, a unique wildlife refuge located just minutes from the central business district. Then tour an elephant orphanage and a giraffe center to learn about local conservation efforts. After lunch, tour the Karen Blixen Museum (better known as the Out of Africa house) and Bomas of Kenya, a tourist village that replicates traditional Kenyan tribal culture.

This guided tour of Masai Mara National Reserve is an ideal budget safari for first-time safari-goers. You have plenty of opportunities to spot animals like lions, leopards, elephants, and more in the wild, plus have details like lodging, meals, and transportation already taken care of. Traveling in a small-group tour of six people or fewer ensures a comfortable tour with plenty of attention from your guide.

Even if you only have a day free in Nairobi, escape the city and discover some spectacular birds and wildlife on this door-to-door private guided tour. First, drive to Lake Nakuru, where hundreds of thousands of flamingos can often be seen. Next, travel to Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat ride as you watch hippos and feed eagles. Please note: Entrance fees and boat fare are at your own expense.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re curious about Kenya’s native wildlife but don’t have time to leave the capital, take advantage of half-day tours of Nairobi National Park. Look out for lions, rhino, and giraffes as you explore the park, benefiting from the knowledge and insights of your private guide. Absorb striking views of natural scenery against a city backdrop, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees and round-trip transfer included in the price.

Animal lovers will love this full-day tour that takes visitors up close and personal with Africa’s majestic wildlife. First, enjoy a 4-hour game drive through Nairobi National Park where you can see cheetahs, hyenas, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, many species of birds, and even the rare black rhino. Next, tour an elephant orphanage and a giraffe sanctuary to learn more about these animals. Finish up the day with a visit to the Kazuri Beads factory before heading back to your hotel.

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.

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.

Time-pressed travelers won’t want to miss this door-to-door trip to Nairobi National Park, within the city’s boundaries. An early morning game drive is the perfect time to see lion and even leopard returning from their night-time hunt, and zebra, giraffe, and gazelle beginning their day. Continue to the Ivory-Burning Site, a Kenyan conservation landmark, and a guided walk along the Hippo Pool trails. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Walk through a landscape of high cliffs and rustling grasslands on a full-day adventure tour from Nairobi to Hell’s Gate National Park, one of just two Kenyan parks where you can leave the car behind to explore on foot. Watch for herds of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle and eland as you follow trails through the park, searching for signs of cheetahs and ostrich along the way. Meet local Maasai people over a traditional Kenyan lunch and visit a wildlife conservation center before returning to Nairobi.

Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve on a 3-day camping safari that’s a cost-effective way to experience the Great Rift Valley’s landscape, culture, and wildlife. Multiple game drives offer daily chances for spotting and photographing wildlife, and camping in the Maasai Mara lets you take in a uniquely Kenyan destination by sleeping out-of-doors in a safari camp equipped with hot showers.

Up your chances of spotting the "big five" game animals on this 11-night tour of parks in Kenya and Tanzania. Travel with a guide to Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and more on this all-inclusive tour, which introduces you to local culture while you look for native wildlife. Your guide handles all planning and logistics for you so you can just focus on enjoying the tour.