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 Airport to Diani: Private Minivan Transfer & FerryYour driver meets you at Mombasa Airport with your name on a placard and drives you in an air-conditioned minivan to your Diani hotel, handling the ferry crossing and fees along the way. You get flight tracking so delays don't catch the driver off guard, and door-to-door drop-off with baggage assistance. The whole transfer takes the navigation and negotiation out of your arrival, leaving you to settle in instead.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Mombasa and want to reach your Diani hotel without arranging transport, negotiating fares, or figuring out the ferry crossing yourself — the fixed price and door-to-door service mean your arrival is handled before you land.
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.
Kibera Guided Walking Tour from Nairobi: Meet Mama TunzaA guided walking tour of Kibera, the informal settlement on Nairobi's outskirts, led by someone who grew up there. You walk for 2 to 3 hours through the neighborhood, stopping at an orphanage and school run by Mama Tunza, a bead factory where discarded bones are crafted into jewelry, a resident's home, and a biogas center with views across the settlement. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD are included, along with drinking water and an English-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Nairobi without a car and want to understand Kibera through someone who actually lives there—the guide's knowledge and the direct access to residents and their work settles the question of how to spend a morning or afternoon learning about the settlement itself, not just passing through it.
Nairobi: 4-Day Safari Tsavo & Amboseli with Private VehicleYou spend four days moving between three national parks in a private Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide, staying in lodges and game-driving at set times each day. Tsavo East and West show you the open savanna and Mzima Springs; Amboseli puts you under Mount Kilimanjaro with the elephant herds. All park fees, accommodation, transport and meals at the lodges are included—you arrange nothing except showing up at your hotel on day one.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Nairobi who want three parks in one trip without arranging transport, park permits or lodge bookings themselves—the private vehicle and fixed itinerary handle all of that. Expect long days: early starts, hours of driving between parks, and a full four days away from the city, which is exactly what lets you see Tsavo and Amboseli without rushing.
Mombasa City Tour & Haller Park with Seafood Lunch – Private GuideIf you want to see Mombasa beyond postcards—taste Swahili food, meet giraffes up close at Haller Park, wander Old Town streets—this private tour covers it all without rushing you along.
Mombasa: Fort Jesus & Haller Park Shore ExcursionYou're picked up at the cruise port and taken through Fort Jesus museum with a guide who explains Swahili history and sultanate influence. You walk Old Town's market streets, see the elephant tusk monument, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then spend the afternoon at Haller Park watching free-roaming wildlife in a reclaimed quarry. Port return is guaranteed in time for your ship to sail.Is it for me?Book this if you're on a cruise with limited port time and want to see Mombasa's history, local life, and wildlife without arranging transport or timing yourself — the fixed schedule is what makes all four stops fit inside one day and gets you back before the ship sails.
Private Nairobi Airport Transfer & Hotel Pickup ServiceSkip the taxi scramble at Nairobi’s airports—get picked up by a local driver holding your name sign, enjoy a private ride straight to your hotel or Wilson Airport, and relax as someone else handles your bags and directions. This transfer service runs 24/7 so you never have to worry about arrival times or missing connections.
Mombasa Airport Transfer: Named Driver & Flexible RouteYou get a named driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign, bottled water for the journey, and the freedom to add stops or change your route without extra fuss. The vehicle class is your choice, the price is fixed before you travel, and the driver handles the roads while you rest after your flight. Book ahead or on short notice — either way, you skip the taxi stand entirely.Is it for me?This works best if you want to avoid the taxi stand and negotiation at arrivals, or if you're traveling with luggage and children and prefer a fixed price and a known driver. The named pickup is what makes the difference — you land, find your name, and move straight to the car without the usual airport scramble.
2-Day Tsavo East & Salt Lick Safari from Diani BeachA 2-day safari tour from Diani Beach that takes you through Tsavo East National Park and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick), with early morning and afternoon game drives, two nights of accommodation at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, all meals, transport and a live guide. The itinerary is fixed so the timing of each drive and the lodge stays are arranged; you arrive at your hotel by early evening on day two.Is it for me?Book this if you want structured back-to-back game drives across two days with a lodge stay included, and you're ready for a 5am start both mornings.
Mombasa city and Haller Park tour: Fort Jesus and coastal historyThis guided tour of Mombasa covers Fort Jesus, Haller Park and key landmarks across seven hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and pickup included. You'll move through a UNESCO-listed fortress built by the Portuguese in the 1600s, then into Haller Park—a former limestone quarry transformed into a tropical ecosystem. The route also takes in the Tusks Monument and a Hindu temple assembled in Kenya in 1960. Fort Jesus entry is separate; Haller Park entry is included depending on your option choice.Is it for me?This is a shared guided tour, so you'll move with other travelers and follow the guide's pace and stops. Choose it if you want the history and ecology of Mombasa explained as you go, without building the route yourself or arranging transport between sites.
2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa: 3 Game DrivesA 2-day safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park with 3 game drives (morning, noon and afternoon on day one; morning on day two), experienced guide with 20+ years in the park, overnight lodge stay and all meals. Pickup from Mombasa, Diani, Nyali, Watamu, Malindi or Nairobi; return to your hotel, residence or airport depending on your plans. The multiple drives across different hours increase your chances of encountering wildlife during their active periods.Is it for me?Book this if you want three separate game drives timed to catch animals at their most active—morning, noon, and afternoon—with an experienced guide who knows Tsavo East's patterns and hotspots.
Karura Forest Guided Walk: Nairobi Urban Nature TourYou’ll wander Nairobi’s Karura Forest with a local guide who knows all the secret paths. Expect wildlife sightings, hidden caves, waterfalls, and stories that bring this urban forest to life—plus plenty of fresh air just minutes from downtown.
Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa: Red Elephants & WildlifeA full-day safari tour from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park includes private transportation, a licensed guide, park entry, lunch and bottled water. The 7-hour excursion covers over 11,700 square kilometers of wilderness known for red elephants, vast savannahs and the Tsavo River, with stops at iconic sites like Aruba Dam. Hotel pickup is included; the tour suits travelers with moderate fitness who want a safari without staying overnight at a lodge.Is it for me?If your guide speaks your language, you'll follow the commentary without strain—English, Spanish, Italian, French or a fifth language is available, so the narration doesn't get lost in translation. The 7-hour day suits travelers who want the safari experience without committing to an overnight lodge or arranging their own permits and vehicle.
Kenya Private Safari Tour & Sopa Lodges PackageTravel across Kenya’s iconic parks with private transport and local guides: watch elephants at Amboseli with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop, cycle among wildlife at Hell’s Gate, cruise Lake Naivasha by boat, spot rhinos at Nakuru, and explore Masai Mara’s savannahs before returning to Nairobi — all moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Nairobi Airport Transfer: Driver tracks your flightYou get a driver who knows Nairobi and tracks your flight so delays don't strand you. Pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your hotel, with WiFi on board and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The driver waits through flight delays and handles the route, so you arrive without stress or negotiation.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Nairobi without a local number to call a taxi, or if you're leaving your hotel for the airport and want the pickup time locked in — the driver handles the timing and the route, which is what turns an airport run from a logistical puzzle into a straightforward ride.
2-Day Safari Tour to Salt Lick Lodge from MombasaA 2-day overnight safari tour from Mombasa to Salt Lick Lodge in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, with two game drives, full board accommodation, and private road transport included. The lodge sits on stilts over waterholes, giving you wildlife views from your room and the open-air bridges connecting the rondavels. Daily departures run from Mombasa and Diani beach hotels.Is it for me?Choose this two-day package if you're staying on the coast and need a safari that departs and returns to Mombasa on fixed times, so you don't arrange separate transport or coordinate multiple bookings.
2-Day Private Safari in Tsavo East from Diani BeachA 2-day private safari from Diani Beach to Tsavo East National Park includes hotel pickup, transport in a van or jeep with a pop-up roof, park entry, accommodation at Voi Safari Lodge or Voi Wildlife Lodge, and all meals. You drive out on the morning of day one, game-watch through the afternoon and evening, then return with a final morning drive on day two before heading back to the coast by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this two-day format if you prefer multiple game drive windows (morning and evening on day one, early morning on day two) to maximize wildlife sightings as animals move between feeding and watering spots.
Nairobi National Museum: Early Man, Tribal Regalia & WildlifeA 2 to 3 hour guided tour of the Nairobi National Museum includes entrance fees, transport in a small car and a live English-speaking guide. The museum holds displays of early man, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya, plus access to the Nairobi snake park. Pickup is included; minimum age is 13.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a guide, so you move at the group's pace and the route is set—best for travelers who want context and don't want to navigate the museum alone. If you prefer to wander at your own speed or need a private vehicle, ask the operator about alternatives.
Wild Waters & Haller Park Tour: Water Slides & WildlifeA full-day tour from Diani Beach combines Haller Park wildlife sanctuary with Wild Waters waterpark. You start with a guided walk through game reserves, reptile pens and crocodile enclosures where hippos, giraffes, buffalos and antelopes roam, then move to the waterpark for 15 slides ranging from steep drops to lazy rivers, arcade games and bumper cars. Hotel pickup at 7am, lunch included, eight hours total.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a full free day and want to split time between wildlife and water attractions—the private transport and fixed eight-hour window let you move between Haller Park and Wild Waters without coordinating with other groups or waiting for shared departures.
Mombasa Airport to Watamu & Malindi: Direct TransferYou get name-page pickup at Mombasa airport arrivals, a direct drive to Watamu or Malindi in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and water, and a driver who knows the coastal route well enough to avoid the city traffic entirely. The whole transfer is arranged before you land, so you walk out of the terminal and into your ride.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Mombasa airport and want to reach Watamu or Malindi without arranging transport on arrival or sitting in traffic — the driver handles the timing and the route, so you step out of customs into a confirmed ride.
