Things to do in Kenya
Nairobi City Safari66 optionsNairobi National Park Safari26 optionsSafaris15 optionsGiraffe Centre Tours15 optionsNairobi City Tour7 optionsDay Trips from Nairobi6 optionsDiani Beach Snorkeling Tour6 optionsNairobi Walking Tour24 optionsNairobi Airport Transfer36 optionsMombasa City Tour9 optionsKibera Tours8 optionsMombasa Airport Transfer10 options
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Maasai Mara Day Trip From Nairobi: Safari & Rift ValleyYou leave your hotel at 5am, stop at the Great Rift Valley for photos and snacks, then spend the middle of the day on game drives through the Maasai Mara searching for lions, elephants, leopards and cheetahs. Lunch is on your own at a park lodge; your guide, water, fruit and all transport back to Nairobi by 7pm are included. It's a full day in one vehicle with one guide, no overnight stay required.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Nairobi who want to see the Maasai Mara without staying overnight or arranging their own vehicle and guide — the early start and fixed return time mean you fit a full safari day into your schedule without the logistics.
Dolphin watching and snorkeling from Mombasa: Wasini Island tourA full-day dolphin watching and snorkeling tour from Mombasa to Wasini Island in Kenya's Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, with a 95% chance of spotting dolphins in their natural habitat. The day includes guided snorkeling in protected waters, a cultural village visit, a traditional Swahili lunch prepared by local women, tropical fruits and cold sodas, snorkeling equipment, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. Groups of 1–2 join a shared boat; groups of 4–8 get a private fiber motor boat; groups up to 12 can book a traditional dhow.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want dolphins in the water with you rather than spotted from a distance, and if supporting local women through your meal matters as much as the snorkeling itself. The small-group format and local guide keep the experience grounded in the community rather than built around a schedule.
Nairobi Airport Transfer: Private Car & Toll RoadYou get picked up at Nairobi's airport arrivals with a namecard, driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned private car, and avoid the traffic queues that eat up an hour of your first day. The driver knows the toll road route and your luggage fits. One-way transfer, fixed price, no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without negotiating a price or waiting in line — the driver with your namecard and the fixed rate are what make that possible.
Nairobi: Giraffe Centre & Kobe Beads Factory with PickupYou start at the Giraffe Centre at 9 AM, feed Rothschild giraffes while learning about conservation efforts, then optionally visit Kobe Beads Factory to meet local artisans and shop for handmade goods. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with a guide and bottled water, so you only show up and experience it.Is it for me?This works well if you're in Nairobi for a short stay and want to see giraffes and support local artisans without arranging your own transport or guide — the pickup from your hotel and fixed 9 AM start time mean you just show up ready to go.
3-Day Private Safari Tsavo East from Mombasa: Red-Dust ElephantsA private 3-day safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park with your own guide, 4x4 vehicle, accommodation at a safari lodge, all meals, park entry and bottled water included. The tour runs game drives through the park's open plains and along the Galana River, where you'll watch for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo and hippos. Pickup from your Mombasa hotel starts the journey; the return drive to Mombasa concludes on day three by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this private safari if you want your own guide and vehicle for the full three days, so the pace and stops follow what you want to see rather than a group schedule. The fixed itinerary and included meals mean you're not arranging logistics between game drives—you're focused on the wildlife and the landscape.
4-Day Safari from Mombasa: Tsavo West, Amboseli & Tsavo EastThis four-day safari departs Mombasa and moves through three national parks—Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East—with an English-speaking licensed guide, hotel pickup, meals and bottled water included. Small group sizes keep the experience intimate, and the itinerary balances wildlife viewing with stops at Mzima Springs, a working rhino sanctuary, and Mudanda Rock's watering hole. Accommodation ranges from budget camps to lodge options, all selected for quality. The route covers roughly 540 kilometers over four days, with game drives at dawn and afternoon, and each night spent inside the parks.Is it for me?Small groups with a licensed local guide suit travelers who want wildlife encounters without the logistics of self-driving or the scale of large tour buses. The fixed itinerary and included meals, transport and park fees mean the four days hold together without daily decisions; you arrive at your hotel in Mombasa and the safari unfolds from there.
Nairobi Airport Transfer: Private Sedan & Van PickupYou get picked up at arrivals with your name on a sign or checked in at a conference desk, then driven directly to your Nairobi hotel in a private vehicle sized for your group. The driver handles the route and timing; you just sit back. Ideal if you're landing with luggage, traveling with others, or want to avoid the taxi negotiation entirely. Book with your flight details so the supplier can time the pickup and departure collection correctly.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing with luggage, traveling with a group, or simply want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel on a fixed schedule — the early departure time for flights is what keeps you from missing your connection in Nairobi traffic.
Tsavo & Amboseli Safari: 4-Day Wildlife Tour with Lions & RhinosA four-day guided safari from Mombasa through Tsavo West, Amboseli and Tsavo East national parks with daily game drives, accommodation and meals included. You'll track lions, elephants, leopards and rhinos across savannahs and volcanic terrain, walk the banks of Mzima Springs, and watch Mt. Kilimanjaro frame the wildlife at Amboseli. Hotel pickup is included; a live guide leads in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.Is it for me?Four days is long enough to move through three distinct parks and see the contrasts—volcanic Tsavo West, Kilimanjaro-framed Amboseli, and the rugged expanse of Tsavo East—without the pace of a rushed itinerary. The fixed schedule and included transport, meals and guide mean the days hold together without you building them, which leaves your energy for the wildlife instead of logistics.
Nairobi Historical & Cultural City Tour: Museum, Markets & DancesA full-day guided tour of Nairobi with a local English-speaking guide covers the Nairobi National Museum, Kenyatta International Convention Centre, the Maasai Market, Utamaduni Craft Centre, and a live cultural performance featuring traditional dances from Kenya's 53 ethnic groups. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included, along with entry to the KICC and cultural performances; the National Museum entry is optional and paid separately. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the tour runs about seven hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover the National Museum, city center, and cultural performances in one day; skip it if you need time for a separate wildlife visit or a leisurely meal.
Nairobi National Park & Giraffe Centre Safari with Maasai MarketYou spend a morning on a game drive through Nairobi National Park watching lions, rhinos, and zebras against the city skyline; move to the Giraffe Centre to hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation; then finish at the Maasai Market where you see traditional beadwork and pottery made by local artisans. A professional guide drives a pop-up safari vehicle, and the whole experience fits into a few hours without the long travel time.Is it for me?Book this if you're short on time but want a real safari experience — the 15-minute distance from the city means you see the Big 4 and endangered giraffes in a few hours instead of spending a full day traveling to and from a distant reserve.
Kiambethu Tea Farm Private Tour from Nairobi with LunchYou’ll get a real taste of Kenyan history and daily life at Kiambethu Tea Farm—from sipping fresh tea with locals to walking among ancient trees and monkeys. If you want an easy escape from Nairobi’s buzz and a proper farm-to-table lunch, this trip is worth it.
Nairobi Airport Transfer: Private Car & English-Speaking DriverYou get a private car with a professional driver waiting at arrivals with your name, real-time flight tracking so delays don't affect pickup, and luggage assistance included. The driver speaks English and can answer questions about Nairobi as you travel. The vehicle is air-conditioned and well-maintained, and the service operates 24/7 with flexible scheduling, so you arrive or depart on your own timeline without arranging transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid negotiating with taxi drivers or navigating unfamiliar roads after landing—the driver waiting with your name and the fixed price agreed beforehand is what turns a stressful arrival into a straightforward one.
Kibera market tour Nairobi: Walk with local guidesYou walk through Kibera's neighborhoods with a local guide who lives or grew up there, seeing schools, clinics, and housing projects while learning how the informal settlement economy actually works. Then you move to Maasai Market to browse crafts and textiles with someone who knows the vendors. The whole two hours is led by youth guides employed by DALA, and you pay after the tour ends, not before.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Kibera actually works rather than observe it from a distance, and if supporting local youth employment in Nairobi matters to you—the guides are hired directly from the community, and the pay-as-you-go model means your money reaches them without intermediaries.
Amboseli Safari: Elephant Herds, Kilimanjaro Views & Lodge StayYou’ll travel from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park with a local guide, spotting wild elephants against Mount Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak and staying overnight at a lodge inside the park. Expect close-up wildlife moments, fresh air tinged with dust and grass, and time to climb Observation Hill for sweeping views before heading back home.
Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour: Mombasa Old TownA 4-hour walking tour of Mombasa's Fort Jesus Museum, Old Town and Spice Market with a licensed English-speaking guide. You move through a World Heritage site that documents the Portuguese, Arab and British eras from the 15th century onward, then venture into the narrow streets of Old Town to see Swahili culture and Arab design, and finish at the Spice Market built by the British in 1914. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the history and architecture of Mombasa explained as you walk it—the guide's knowledge turns carved doors and old stones into stories instead of leaving them as backdrop. The fixed 4-hour route and licensed guide mean you move at a steady pace through all three sites without building the itinerary yourself.
Nairobi walking tour: Local life, matatu rides, Maasai MarketThis six-hour walking tour of Nairobi takes you through residential neighborhoods and shopping areas on the same public matatus Kenyans use for daily commutes. A live English-speaking guide walks you through how locals live, work, eat and shop, with a complimentary visit to the Maasai Market where you'll get the prices residents pay. The tour stays under eight travelers, includes lunch and water, and covers all transport fees between stops.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a maximum of eight travelers, led by a guide who walks with you and translates as you meet locals. Choose it if you want to see how Kenyans actually move through the city and shop, rather than watch Nairobi from a vehicle—the matatu rides and neighborhood walks are what make that possible.
Mombasa Half-Day City Tour: Fort Jesus, Wildlife & Old TownA half-day guided tour of Mombasa covering Fort Jesus (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 16th-century Portuguese architecture and historic artifacts), the Old Town's Swahili and Arab quarters, the Spice Market, Haller Park wildlife sanctuary, and Akamba Handicraft Market, with an air-conditioned vehicle and certified guide in English, Italian, French or German. Fort Jesus and Haller Park entrance fees are optional add-ons at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you have a half-day free and prefer a guided walk through Old Town with a driver handling transport between stops, rather than navigating the city yourself or joining a full-day itinerary.
Kiambethu Tea Farm Day Tour: Tea Fields & Forest Walk, NairobiA day tour from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru combines a guided walk through working tea fields and indigenous forest with lunch on a historic settler farm. The guide identifies plants and wildlife—including Colobus monkeys—while you move through the landscape; a three-course buffet lunch uses vegetables grown on the property and cream from the farm's own herd. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi CBD are included, along with drinks and all transport.Is it for me?The morning departure from Nairobi means you arrive at the farm by mid-morning and have the full afternoon to walk, rest and eat without rushing—the sequence lets you move at the pace the landscape asks for instead of fitting it into a half-day slot.
Mombasa Half Day City Tour: Fort Jesus, Old Town & WaterfrontA four-hour walking tour of Mombasa's old town with a certified English-speaking guide and private transport, covering Fort Jesus, Mackinnon Market, the Swaminarayan temple, the elephant tusk monument and Mama Ngina waterfront. The route traces the city's history, coastal culture and daily life. Lunch at a local restaurant can be added for an extra fee, and the itinerary can be adjusted to your interests.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying outside the old town or prefer a guide-led walk with private pickup and dropoff rather than navigating on your own.
Mombasa city tour with Fort Jesus and Haller ParkA full-day Mombasa tour starting from port pickup that moves through three distinct stops: Fort Jesus museum with its exhibitions on Swahili culture and sultanate history, the Old Town's narrow streets and fish market with lunch at a local restaurant, and Haller Park wildlife sanctuary in the afternoon. A guide leads the museum and historical sections; the park visit is self-paced. Entrance fees, transport by private vehicle, and hotel or port drop-off are included.Is it for me?The six to eight hours leaves room for a port day or a half-day excursion without eating your whole schedule—Fort Jesus and the Old Town take the morning, lunch breaks the day, and Haller Park fills the afternoon at whatever pace suits you.
