Private Day Tour: Nairobi Arboretum and National Museum

The Arboretum holds over 100 recorded bird species in a forest founded in 1907.

A private day tour of Nairobi with hotel pickup at 8am, combining a guided walk through the Nairobi Arboretum and entry to the National Museum. You walk forest trails past over 350 labeled plant species and watch for birds, then tour the museum's four galleries on Kenya's culture, nature, history and contemporary art. The guide, water and a T-shirt are included. Entrance fees and lunch are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Nairobi Arboretum and Museum

• Pickup at hotel at 8:00 am
• Walk Nairobi Arboretum forest trail
• Picnic and optional snacks in park
• Travel to Nairobi National Museum
• Explore museum and surrounding attractions
• Lunch at local restaurant (optional)
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

What's the best way to see both the Arboretum and the museum in one morning without arranging your own transport?

The day starts with pickup at your hotel at 8am and a drive to the Nairobi Arboretum, a dense forest space founded by Mr. Batiscombe in 1907 and now managed by Kenya's Ministry of Forestry. You walk the trails on your own pace, passing over 350 indigenous and exotic plant species, most of them labeled, and watching for birds. More than 100 species have been recorded here. The forest also draws butterflies, and there's time to rest and have optional snacks before moving on.

After the Arboretum, you head to the Nairobi National Museum, the flagship venue for Kenya's National Museums. The museum is built around four distinct themes: Culture, Nature, History and Contemporary Art. The compound also holds the Snake Park and Botanical Gardens, plus an auditorium that hosts concerts and film screenings. Around 1pm you'll stop at a local restaurant if you want lunch (optional), then return to your hotel. The whole tour runs about five hours.

Your guide drives and narrates throughout, and you get a bottle of water and a T-shirt. Entrance fees to the Arboretum and museum, as well as any meals or Snake Park entry, are paid separately on the day.

What’s included

• Driver guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottle of water.
• T-shirt.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day21 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 27 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by VALLEY ROCKS TOURS

Is this one for you?Five hours leaves room for lunch and shopping at the museum, but not for a second destination. Book this if you want both sites in a single morning without driving yourself.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 13 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

How many plant species will I see walking through the Arboretum?

The Arboretum holds over 350 species of indigenous and exotic plants, most labeled along the walking trails so you can identify them as you go.

What are the four themes inside the National Museum?

The museum's four galleries cover Kenya's Culture, Nature, History and Contemporary Art, giving a broad view of the country's heritage.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is optional. You'll stop at a local restaurant around 1pm if you want to eat, but it's not part of the tour price.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Pickup is at 8am from your hotel, and the full tour runs about five hours, ending with drop-off back at your hotel.

Can I visit the Snake Park during this tour?

The Snake Park is located within the National Museum compound, but entry is separate and paid on the day if you choose to visit.