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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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.
Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate Safari Day Trip from NairobiIf you want to cycle past zebras, walk through ancient gorges, meet Maasai locals, and spot hippos up close—all in one day—this tour packs it in. You’ll get fresh air, wildlife sightings, and real local flavor just outside Nairobi.
Bomas of Kenya Half-Day Tour: Nairobi Cultural DancesIf you want to see real Kenyan culture up close—music, dance, wild acrobatics—all packed into half a day with easy hotel pickup, this tour’s for you.
Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara: 4-day safari with guide + lunchYou’ll travel from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru for flamingo-filled shores and rhino sightings, then cross into Maasai Mara for game drives among lions and elephants. With a local guide leading each step, picnic lunches by riversides, and a visit to a real Maasai village, this 4-day safari brings you close to Kenya’s wild beauty in ways you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Mombasa Day Tour: Fort Jesus, Old Town, Haller Park & Local LunchYou’ll dive into Mombasa’s real life—history at Fort Jesus, lively markets in Old Town, street food flavors, and wild moments at Haller Park—all with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story.
Kibera Slum Tour with Guide: Markets & Aerial ViewsA full-day guided tour of Kibera slum in Kenya with a private guide, hotel pickup and transportation included. You visit Toi market, volunteer at Hope and Shine Kibera Center with children and teachers, see two elevated vantage points across the slum, shop at a bead factory, ride a matatu with locals, and meet women and youth groups working on community improvement. The guide is English-speaking and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who can explain what you're seeing and help you move respectfully through the slum — the private guide and transportation mean you're not navigating alone or holding up other visitors, and the volunteer time at the community center gives you actual contact with locals instead of a passing glance.
Wasini Island snorkeling tour: Dolphins, reefs and slave cavesA nine-hour snorkeling tour from Wasini Island explores the Kisite Mpunguti marine park, where you snorkel among coral reefs and watch for dolphins, then visit the Shimoni slave caves to learn about the 19th-century East African slave trade. The tour includes a guide in English, Italian, French or German; all snorkeling gear; lunch with fish or chicken; boat transport; and pickup from your location.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide explaining the reefs and slave caves while you focus on snorkeling—the nine-hour shared boat day means you'll spend extended time on the water, so confirm you're comfortable with boat motion and several hours in the ocean.
Nairobi Giraffe Centre & Karen Blixen Museum Tour Private GuideA small-group guided tour of Nairobi that combines the Giraffe Centre, where you interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes, with the Karen Blixen Museum and a stop at the Kazuri beads factory run by local women. A professional guide leads the route, hotel pickup is included, and the day runs about six hours. The tour bundles three distinct stops—wildlife, history and community craft—into a single morning or afternoon without requiring your own transport.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Nairobi without your own transport—the pickup from your hotel covers three scattered sites (giraffe center, elephant orphanage, women's bead factory) in one morning.
Fort Jesus Mombasa Sound and Light Show 40-min SpectacleThe Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show is a 40-minute multimedia experience in Mombasa that projects the fort's 400-year history onto its walls using 3D mapping, lasers and holograms, followed by a candlelit night tour of the site and a pyrotechnics finale. The show runs two hours total and includes snacks. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?The two-hour evening means you stand and walk through the fort during both the projection show and the candlelit tour, so it suits anyone comfortable with moderate movement through historic corridors and courtyards. Book this if you want to see Fort Jesus after dark and experience the fort's 400-year history told through projection rather than a traditional guided walk.
Kenya Safari 6 Days: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai MaraYou leave Nairobi at 8am and spend six days moving through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara with a professional driver-guide who handles all the driving and park knowledge. You get afternoon game viewing on arrival day, full days of wildlife viewing at each park, lodge stays within or near the reserves, park entry included, and lunch at the Carnivore restaurant on your return to the city. The fixed itinerary and budget lodges mean you're not arranging transport or accommodation separately — you just show up and go.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see three of Kenya's best wildlife parks in one trip without arranging your own transport, park permits or lodge bookings — the fixed six-day structure and budget lodging take the logistics off your hands so you can focus on the game drives.
Malindi, Robinson Island & Marafa Hell's Kitchen Day TourIf you're curious about Kenya beyond the usual safari, this day trip is for you. You'll wander Malindi's lively markets, paddle to a quiet island for lunch, and end up walking through Marafa's wild canyon at sunset. It's a mix of city life, local food, and nature you won't find anywhere else.
Airport Pickup and Nairobi City Tour: Guided History and MuseumsA guided city tour of Nairobi combining airport pickup with stops at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Uhuru Park and the Nairobi National Museum, led by a professional guide. The tour runs two to four hours and includes private transportation, bottled water and hotel or airport drop-off. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?The two- to four-hour window fits a layover or the morning before you settle into your hotel—long enough to see the city's main landmarks and history without consuming a full day. If you need to stay closer to the airport or keep the afternoon free, the shorter end of that range still covers the key stops.
Mombasa City Tour: Fort Jesus & Old Town with PickupYou'll visit Fort Jesus Museum and walk through Old Town's Swahili quarters, stop at the spice market, and see the Elephant Tusks waterfront monument. Hotel pickup is included, your guide speaks English, and all entry fees are covered. The tour runs in the morning to avoid midday heat and gets you back in time for lunch.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Mombasa who want to understand the city's coastal and colonial history without arranging transport or entry tickets themselves. The early morning timing is built around the heat, which is what makes walking through Old Town and the markets comfortable.
Kibera Walking Tour: Street Art, Local Food & Culture ExchangeYou’ll walk through Kibera with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste home-cooked ugali, sip spiced tea, meet artists painting murals right on the street—and share real moments with residents who call this place home. You’ll leave with new friends and a different sense of Nairobi.
Masai Mara & Amboseli Safari with Local GuideYou’ll travel across Kenya’s legendary parks — Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Nakuru and Amboseli — spotting wildlife with a local guide and sharing stories over simple meals. From Maasai village visits to sunrise views of Kilimanjaro and boat rides among hippos, each day brings something unexpected you’ll remember long after the trip.
Nairobi Day Tour: Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage & Park SafariIf you want to get close to Nairobi’s wildlife without leaving the city, this tour packs in giraffes, baby elephants, and a real safari—all in one easy day. You’ll meet animals, learn from local guides, and see sides of Nairobi most visitors miss.
Mombasa city walking tour: Fort Jesus, Old Town & spice marketA half-day walking tour of Mombasa that covers Fort Jesus, the Old Town, fish market, spice market, Swaminarayan Hindu temple, Elephant Tusks, Uhuru Gardens and a ferry experience, led by a live English-speaking guide. The tour traces how early visitors and coastal trade built the city's mixed culture — visible in its food, dress and daily life. Guide fee is included; Fort Jesus entry is separate.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary live and can ask questions as you walk — suited to travelers who want to understand the history as it unfolds, not read about it afterward.
Nairobi Airport Transfer: Private Car & Flight TrackingYou're picked up by a named driver with your flight information already in hand, driven in a private car to any downtown Nairobi hotel, and supported by 24-hour customer service if anything shifts—delays, visa lines, luggage issues, or a last-minute hotel change. The driver waits without extra charge, and you avoid the negotiation that usually happens at the curb.Is it for me?Worth booking if you're arriving alone or with family and want to skip the airport taxi negotiation, the uncertainty of shared shuttles, and the extra charges that pile up when flights run late—the fixed price and real-time flight tracking remove all three from your arrival.
Nairobi Airport Transfer: Reliable Pickup & Fixed PriceYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with a nameplate, a vehicle that fits your group and luggage, and a route to your hotel or destination with no stops in between. The price is locked in before you land, pickup is available 24/7, and the service covers both Jomo Kenyatta and Wilson airports plus the SGR Terminal. Book it if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive knowing exactly what you've paid.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Nairobi with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals — the fixed price and waiting driver mean you move straight from the gate to your hotel without stops or surprises.
Tsavo East National Park game drive tour from coastal hotelsA small group game drive tour of Tsavo East National Park with morning and afternoon wildlife viewing, departing from coastal hotels and returning the same day. The tour includes park entry, roundtrip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English, French or German, and bottled water; lunch at a hotel recommended by your driver is your choice and cost. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying at a coastal hotel without a rental car—the pickup and return to your hotel, plus the fixed schedule and park entry, mean you don't arrange transport or navigate the park yourself. The small group size keeps the experience personal rather than crowded.
