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The 15 Best Tours in Nairobi

332 tours  ·  from $10 a head

No other capital keeps a national park inside the city boundary, and most Nairobi days are built around that plus the Langata animals. These 15 cover the game drives, the elephant and giraffe visits, the walks and the farms, with prices and pickup times.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection - Lunch at Utamaduni or Mamba Village
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · from $45Our pick

Start with hotel pickup, then spend four to five hours searching Nairobi National Park for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and more. Guides such as Edwin, Peter, Lawrence, and William are praised for sharp animal spotting. The tour also includes bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a short Maasai Market stop, but park entry costs extra.

“It has a wonderful view, though the number of animals are relatively less the park. The guide and the driver were good.”

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Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center - Four hours inside Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

2.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · from $80

Start before dawn with a four-hour Nairobi National Park safari, then add the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory. Guides such as George, Junior, John, and Anthony are praised for finding lions and rhinos and helping with the best viewing spots. Allow a full day, plus extra cash for entry fees and lunch.

“Initially, I was unsure about booking this trip, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences. I received the necessary information from the tour provider the evening before the tour, though I did have to follow up on WhatsApp to get the details. That said, we were fortunate to have an excellent guide and driver. There were only two couples in the vehicle (including us), which made the experience more comfortable and personalized. The driver was also kind enough to drop me at a different location upon request. During the safari, we spotted many lions, rhinos, and almost every possible wildlife species present in Nairobi National Park.…”

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NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children - National Archives and the beginning of the stories
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NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children

3.NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 792 reviews · from $45

Walk central Nairobi with former street children from Nai Nami, including guides known as Typhoon, Priest, Quick, King, and Tsunami. You’ll visit the National Archives, railway station, Kariokor, Jeevanjee Gardens, and a memorial park, while hearing how the guides survived street life and rebuilt their futures. Local lunch and soft drinks are included.

“Wow this tour was truly humbling. Our guide took us to many spots he grew up on the streets and shared many stories with us. We highly recommend this walking tour to anyone.”

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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive - Pickup, roads, and the open-roof van
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

4.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 738 reviews · 5 hours · from $36

Spend five hours exploring Nairobi National Park in an open-roof van or optional safari jeep. Guides such as Edwin, William, Francis, and David focus on finding lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and birds. Hotel pickup, water, Wi-Fi, and a Maasai market stop are included, but the $80 park fee is extra.

“Tour was solid. I wish I could get closer to the animals, but I understand the safety and liability issues with that.”

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Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour - Meeting at Koinange Street and getting your bearings
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Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

5.Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 703 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Spend three hours walking Nairobi’s central district with guides such as Jackie, Simon, Jeff, Sharon, or Dennis. Visit markets, monuments, religious sites, and government buildings, taste fruit salad, learn useful Swahili, and finish with city views from the KICC rooftop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are optional, and KICC entry costs extra.

“It was wonderful, I learned a lot of information about the center of Nairobi, visited the local market, took a walk and admired the beautiful views”

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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park - What happens at the park entrance
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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

6.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 594 reviews · from $43

Start early from your Nairobi hotel for a 4 to 5-hour game drive in an open-roof van, with a group of up to 15 people. Look for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife beside the city skyline. Guides such as Edwin, David, Joseph, Peter, and Lawrence have earned praise for animal spotting and friendly service. Park entry costs extra.

“Peter was an amazing guide. He tailored the tour to the preferences of the group - taking everyone’s needs and desires into account. He was knowledgeable about the park and efficiently navigated us to where the animals were.”

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3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining - Why three days works better than a day trip
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3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

7.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $540

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara for two nights at a safari camp, two shorter game drives, and one full-day drive. A driver-guide leads groups of up to eight people, with most meals, bottled water, hotel pickup from selected hotels, and an optional Maasai village visit included.

“I had an amazing time. Highly recommend to anyone that wants to try this tour. I would definitely try it again.”

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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the milk-feeding ritual
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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

8.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $35

Spend a full day around Nairobi with hotel pickup, visiting the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Kazuri Beads. You may add Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya, or a Nairobi National Park game drive. Guides such as Jonathan, Isaac, and Kelvin are praised for wildlife knowledge and flexible pacing.

“Loved the little elephants - the moment they were running for their milk will forever remain memorable”

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Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up - The 30-minute ride from your hotel to the park gate
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Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

9.Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Spend five hours tracking wildlife in Nairobi National Park with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a professional guide. Daniel, Linus, Willy, and other guides are praised for spotting animals and explaining park life. Choose a morning or afternoon drive, with private and shared options available.

“I had a wonderful experience at Nairobi National Park. The safari was truly memorable, and I enjoyed every moment of it. The park’s unique setting, with wildlife roaming against the backdrop of the city skyline, made the experience even more special. Our guide Linus was excellent, friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the park’s ecosystem. He made the entire tour engaging by sharing insights, pointing out wildlife we might have otherwise missed, and answering all our questions with enthusiasm. Overall, it was a great safari and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi!”

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Nairobi: Explore Kibera Slum with Local Guides - Meeting at Prestige Plaza on Ngong Road
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Nairobi: Explore Kibera Slum with Local Guides

10.Explore Kibera Slum with Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 365 reviews · 3 hours · from $15Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Prestige Plaza, then explore Kibera with people who live there. You’ll visit a local home, a viewpoint, a handicraft workshop, the KCOOP Community Centre, and a fixed-price souvenir shop. Guides including Erick, Samuel, Benta, and Jack share daily life, local history, and practical insight during this three-hour visit.

“Great tour, good reality check.. Benta was amazing, very thorough in her explanations and no question was too much. The route through the slums and the stops incorporated was perfect; you can't see it all but you definitely get to see enough.”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its young elephants
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

11.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Start with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads, a local restaurant, and the Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Harrison, Henry, Kevin, and Serem are often praised for animal spotting, safe driving, and helpful photography. Expect a long, full-day outing despite the advertised six hours.

“My wife, my son, and I had an amazing day and saw many beautiful animals. Our guide was attentive, shared lots of interesting facts, and answered all our questions clearly and enthusiastically.”

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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Cycling among zebra and giraffe at Hell’s Gate
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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

12.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you cycle among zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and more before hiking through dramatic gorges. Guides such as Joash, David, Jaffar, Reagan, and Patrick have earned praise for their care and local insight. Add a Lake Naivasha boat ride for $25 to see hippos and birds.

“Highly recommend this day trip. Harrison was our driver and David our guide, both were fantastic and made for a great experience for a day trip from the city. It was great that it was private, it's a long day so it definitely helped to have a private ride. Harrison was happy to make any stops we needed/requested along the way, and David was especially helpful and patient with me when dealing with some of the heights when hiking at Hells Gate. Favorite part was probably either the echo mountain David showed us at Hells Gate, or the boat ride on the lake (you are definitely missing out if you…”

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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village - The early road from Nairobi to Amboseli
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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

13.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Leave Nairobi before dawn for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds with guides such as Charles, Harrison, Jack, and Dennis. After the game drive, visit a Maasai village for dances and beadwork. The advertised 12 hours can become 15 or 16 with traffic.

“I enjoyed the trip and our guide Charles was awesome👌🏾”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - The three-hour safari inside Nairobi National Park
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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

14.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176

Spend a full Nairobi day with a private driver-guide, visiting the Giraffe Centre before a three-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park. Guides such as George, Albert, Tony, and Black Santa are praised for wildlife spotting and local insight. Transport, park fees, and hotel pickup within Nairobi CBD are included, while lunch is extra.

“Wow!!! What an incredible experience- one that I want to do again. Tony our guide was the best!!!! He was on time, had so much knowledge of the country and area which he was happy to share, and went the extra mile. His experience as a safari guide shone through - he knew so much about the animals and made sure we managed to see as much as possible. He truly made our day so special. The whole experience was fantastic from end to end - the communication with Elizabeth once I booked was fab, she was really accommodating and constantly available when I texted. Fantastic!!”

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Masai village Day Tour Experience - Meeting the Maasai community
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Masai village Day Tour Experience

15.Masai village Day Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $100

Travel from Nairobi with a private guide such as Obed, Mwose, Moses, Ezekiel, or Tim to a Maasai community in Kajiado County. Learn about cooking, goat milk, beadwork, family life, music, and dance, then visit a cattle market in Bisil. Hotel pickup, transport, and guiding are included; lunch is not.

“Had a wonderful time our tour guide Moses. His knowledge and expertise was appreciated. I can tell he was experienced and was passionate about what he does. I felt safe the whole time I was with him. I gain a wealth of knowledge! Thank you Moses for being you!”

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