Trip info
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On foot, by public transport
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2-8 hours
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English, Swahili
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Easy
Overview
Your expert local city guide will show you the city’s best parts, including many hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.
Highlights
- Explore plenty of hidden secrets and feel like a local
- See the main sightseeing places such as Nairobi CBD & the Giraffe Centre
- Explore hidden secrets such the Karura forest
Itinerary
Explore the CBD with major buildings such as the Parliament, The Office of the President, The old Railway Station, Kenya International Conference Center (KICC), Kenya National Archives, The Jamia Mosque, and The August 7th Bomb blast monument. This area serves as the commercial and administrative heart of the city.
Admission: Free
Nairobi Arboretum is a beautiful urban park offering shaded walkways, lush picnic lawns, and well-maintained jogging trails. It provides a peaceful escape from the city bustle, allowing visitors to enjoy diverse tree species and a serene natural environment.
Admission: Free
The National Museums of Kenya feature various sections covering East African History, Palaeontology, Archaeology, Ethnography, and biodiversity research & conservation. It offers a comprehensive insight into Kenya’s rich natural and cultural heritage.
Admission: 1200 KSH for adults
The Giraffe Centre is a vital giraffe conservation & breeding center, providing visitors with unique opportunities to interact with Rothschild’s giraffes from elevated feeding platforms. It also features a 38-acre forested nature park ideal for short walks.
Admission: 1500 KSH for adults
Situated just 10 km from the city center, Nairobi National Park is a unique wildlife haven. This park is home to a variety of wildlife such as lions, gazelles, buffaloes, warthogs, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and also hosts a crucial rhino sanctuary. It offers an incredible safari experience right on the city’s doorstep.
Admission: game drivers are subject to a fee
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust operates this rescue & rehabilitation center for orphaned elephants. It is open to the public for specific viewing times, allowing visitors to observe young elephants enjoying mud baths and being fed by their dedicated keepers.
Admission: around 2000 KSH for adults
Kilimani is one of the best districts in Nairobi, known as a residential area for the affluent. It offers a sophisticated urban experience with trendy cafes, global restaurants, and a lively atmosphere, away from the typical tourist routes.
Admission: Free
The Maasai Market provides an authentic cultural experience featuring a wide variety of African artefacts. You can find and buy unique paintings, clothes, fabrics with East African prints, jewellery, and wood carvings, many hand-made in Kenya by local artisans. (Note: The market moves to different locations on different days of the week in Nairobi).
Admission: Free
Karura Forest is a sprawling urban forest right in the middle of Nairobi, offering a refreshing escape into pure nature. It features numerous well-maintained hiking and cycling trails, a beautiful waterfall, and picnic spots, making it ideal for a walk and enjoying the tranquility.
Admission: 600 KSH for adults
Bomas of Kenya is an entertainment and a living museum dedicated to showcasing and celebrating various cultures and tribes of Kenya. Visitors can explore traditional homesteads (bomas) representing different ethnic groups and enjoy vibrant traditional dance performances.
Admission: 1000 KSH for adults
Kazuri Beads Factory is a unique enterprise that creates beautifully handcrafted ceramic beads and pottery, providing employment for disadvantaged women. Visitors can tour the workshop, observe the intricate bead-making process, and purchase unique souvenirs and gifts at reasonable prices.
Admission: entry to factory/shop is free; purchases have costs
The Karen Blixen Museum is the former African home of the renowned Danish author Karen Blixen, famous for her 1937 book “Out of Africa,” which chronicles life at the estate. The museum offers a glimpse into her life and the colonial era, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Admission: 1200 KSH for adults
Uhuru Park is a large recreational park centrally located in Nairobi, adjacent to the CBD. It’s a popular spot for locals to relax, enjoy boat rides on the artificial lake, and gather for various public events and celebrations.
Admission: Free
The Village Market is a large retail complex known for its eclectic mix of stores, diverse restaurants, and a sophisticated vibe. It offers a comprehensive shopping, dining, and entertainment experience, including a cinema, bowling alley, and artisan markets on weekends.
Admission: shopping complex is free to enter; purchases/food costs apply
Ngong Hills, located near Nairobi, are home to various wildlife species such as Buffalo, gazelles, giraffes, bushbuck, occasional klipspringer, and troupes of baboons, which are sometimes seen grazing on the roadside. The hills also feature several well-marked walking trails offering spectacular and breathtaking panoramic views as they traverse the hills.
Admission: 600 KSH for adults
The Nairobi Railway Museum showcases and celebrates the rich history and the significant impacts of the railroad system in Kenya and East Africa. It features a fascinating collection of steam locomotives, railway coaches, and artifacts that tell the story of railway development in the region.
Admission: 600 KSH for adults
Cost
Inclusions
- Local tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Tickets for public transport or taxi (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Tickets for attractions with entry fee such as museums
- Tips
Important information
- Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge.
- This tour will take place rain or shine.
- This tour is a walking tour and public transport or taxis are not included. However, when sightseeing locations are far from each other, it will be best to use taxis to move around. Using taxis will save time and give you a break from the hot weather. Don’t worry, taxis are very cheap.
FAQs
Your guide can meet you wherever you need to be picked up. You can request a pickup point during the booking process. We may not be able to meet you at some locations which are far from the sightseeing points. In such a case, we will suggest you a more suitable meeting point.
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