GAME DRIVE/ANIMAL ORPHANAGES.

NAIROBI

Discover the best of Nairobi's top attractions without leaving the city on this exceptional tour.

Nairobi National Park

Baby Elephant Orphanage

Giraffe Center

What’s included for these tours:

Professional guide/driver

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Drive in an open roofed van(4X4) for game views

What's not included

Nairobi national park Entrance fees (Adult $45 U.S, Child $23 U.S) payable by card via eCitizen (https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke/en/login)

Entry/Admission - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust-https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/visiting

Entry/Admission - Giraffe Centre-https://www.giraffecentre.org/

Food and drinks

Tips (Optional)

What to expect

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary

Stop At: Nairobi National Park, Nairobi Kenya

Discover the beauty of Nairobi National Park. See wildlife in their natural habitat, including lions, giraffes, and rhinos. Take in stunning views of the park’s savannah and enjoy a guided game drive. This tour typically begins very early in the morning if you want to catch the animals before it gets hot. You can expect pick up by 5:30am or earlier to start your tour between 6-6:30am.

The Nairobi National Park is a unique ecosystem that combines wildlife and city life. The park is home to over 100 mammal species and over 400 bird species. During your tour, you’ll see these animals up close and learn about their behaviors and habitats.

The park covers an area of 117 square kilometers and has diverse habitats, including open grass plains, riverine forests, and valleys. This supports a rich variety of wildlife, including large herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest.

In addition to the game drive, you’ll learn about the park’s conservation efforts and challenges facing wildlife in Kenya. This tour provides an unforgettable experience while respecting the welfare of the animals.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Mbagathi Gate, Off Magadi Road Kws Workshop Entrance - Nairobi National Park, Nairobi 00503 Kenya

The next stop is David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, open strictly between 11 am and 12 noon for a one-hour tour. During this time, you will have the incredible chance to mingle with rescued baby and teenage elephants. Prepare to be moved as you learn their unique stories, from how they arrived at the orphanage to how they received their names. You'll also gain insights into the trust's plans for their future release, adding an element of hope to this extraordinary experience.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Giraffe Centre, Duma Rd, Nairobi 15124 Kenya

You will learn about the different types of giraffes and the conservations efforts to maintain them.

Duration: 2 hours

Outside Nairobi

Maasai Mara-https://maasaimara.ke/

Discover the wealth of wildlife in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, famed for its annual wildebeest migration. It is located in Narok county (apprx 4 hours from Nairobi). Some tour services will provide a budget adventure with transfers direct from your Nairobi accommodation. You will see wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, and rhino with guided game drives. Most packages includes park fees, most meals, and two nights in furnished safari tents (dependent on the tour services and package wanted).

Amboseli National Park-https://kws.go.ke/amboseli-national-park

The name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. It is located in Kajiado County and is about 3.5 hours from Nairobi.

You can expect to pay between Ksh17,000- 20,000 ($136-176) for a Nairobi National Park tour (could be a little more if you include the elephant orphanage and giraffe center) in a van that seats about 8 people (the type of vehicle will be a factor in the pricing). The Tour company we recommend is called Lalibela Tours (https://www.lalibelatravel.com/) and our contact person's name is Maurice (+254 720 850 967). Let us know if you are interested in any of these activities to facilitate the process and to make sure you are getting a fair price/quote.

FARM VISITS AND NATURE WALKS

Kiambethu Tea Farm, Limuru-https://www.kiambethufarm.com/

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the capital on a private day tour to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru, and learn about the history and cultivation of one of Kenya’s top exports, tea!. Explore the serene grounds with a guide for insight into the traditional and modern uses of the native flora, and unwind with lunch and drinks.

All Season Coffee Farm, Off Kiambu Road- https://www.allseasonscoffee.co.ke/tour-a-coffee-farm/

Walk through the farm and see the coffee trees followed by view and talk on the processing of coffee. You get to roast some coffee which you will take home. You also get to drink freshly brewed coffee with some refreshments.

Karura Forest, Limuru Road-https://www.friendsofkarura.org/the-karura-forest-researve/

Visit a natural oasis within Nairobi city limits on Karura Forest, where you'll have time to walk, relax, or ride a bike. seewaterfalls, caves, streams, and stands of upland trees.

Nairobi Arboretum, Kilimani Arboretum, Off State House Road-http://nairobiarboretum.org/

Nairobi Arboretum is a protected forest reserve of 30 hectares, managed by the Kenya Forest Service.There are beautiful native and exotic trees (there are more than 300 species), some of which are at least centuries old In the arboretumYou can watch birds, have a walk or set up a picnic.

ART

Redhill Art Gallery, Limuru Road-http://redhillartgallery.com/about.html

Gallery of modern and contemporary African Art

Banana Hill Art Gallery, Banana Hill, Nairobi- https://www.bananahillgallery.com/

Banana Hill Art Gallery is a contemporary African art gallery located in Banana Hill, just west of the Nairobi city centre.

Upepo Photography Gallery, Likoni Close at Kuona Artists Collective, Karen

Upepo Photography Gallery is a venue for photography as fine art. The gallery represents different photographers and only showcases pictures from Kenya.

Photizo Art Gallery, Muthangari Gardens Road, Lavington-https://store.photizoartgallery.com/

Art Gallery for Contemporary African Art featuring well established and fast upcoming artists from East and Central Africa.

Ardhi Gallery, Nairobi, Kenya, Mbagathi Way, Parallel Four Building, Bistro Adreno.- https://www.youtube.com/@Ardhigallery/videos

Art and antiques gallery. Ardhi, meaning “ground” in Swahili, is a thoughtfully curated space showcasing emerging, underrepresented and 'outsider' artists alongside leading established artists who have a passion for nurturing the arts in society.

Circle Art Gallery, Victoria Square, Riara Road, Nairobi- https://circleartagency.com/

Circle Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Nairobi exhibiting primarily East African artists. They curate about 8 exhibitions, and participate in up to 5 international art fairs a year. Once a year they hold a modern and contemporary East African Art Auction.

Karen Village, Ngong Road-https://www.karen-village.com/

Karen Village is Media Innovation Cultural and Heritage center focusing on local African talent. They have social enterprises to visit as well as local artisans and entrepreneurs. There’s an events space as well as tours organized.

One off Contemporary Art Gallery-Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate Road, Nairobi-https://www.oneoffcontemporaryartgallery.com/

Nairobi National Museum, Museum Hill-https://museums.or.ke/nairobi-national-museum/

Nairobi Gallery, Kenyatta Avenue and Uhuru Highway roundabout next to Nyayo house-https://museums.or.ke/nairobi-gallery/

African Heritage House, Mlolongo, Nairobi-https://africanheritagehouse.info/

The African Heritage House overlooking the Nairobi National Park is described by the Architectural Digest as "an architecture arising from the sere Kenyan plain like an outcropping of earth, a vision of usefulness informed by the African genius for decoration" .Inside, one journeys through a spectrum of African textiles, masks, art, artifacts, crafts, books and photographs. Designed by American Alan Donovan, co-founder of the African Heritage, Africa's first Pan African Gallery, the house is a combination of the mud architecture from across Africa. Tours cost a minimum of KSh. 4000.00 (about $40) for up to 5 persons and thereafter KSh. 1000 for each additional person

MARKETS

Maasai Market

The Maasai market has become popular throughout East Africa for the range of affordable and gorgeous souvenirs to take home. The market sells a wide range of antiques, jewellery, purses sandals, paintings, clothes etc.

The Maasai market in Nairobi has multiple locations on different days. The Maasai market on Saturday at the High Court parking (behind the Hilton hotel) is the most popular one but it is unlikely that people will have much time,if any on a Saturday during your trip. The Alternative locations are:

Maasai Market on Tuesday, Slip Road

Maasai Market on Wednesday at the Capital Center Mombasa Road

Maasai Market on Thursday at the Nakumatt Junction, Ngong Road

Maasai Market on Friday at the Village Market, Gigiri

Maasai Market on Sunday at the Yaya Center, Hurlingham

If you schedule works and you’d like to go to any of these markets, make sure to have cash or M-pesa (mobile money in Kenya). We found this article that has really good information about what to expect and things to be mindful of. https://www.discoverafricablog.com/the-maasai-market-nairobi/

Kazuri Beads Factory, Opposite Hillcrest School- https://kazuri.co.ke/

The shop is based on community women empowerment, they makebeads from clay to finished items in the shop. Women from different parts of the country benefit from this initiative. They will take you through step by step process of their crafts.

Utamaduni Craft Center- https://utamadunishops.com/

The Utamaduni Craft Center is a treasure trove of African crafts, antiques and art. It is also less busy than than the Maasai markets.

They have a garden to relax post shopping!

Golden Eagle Art Gallery, Langata S Road-https://goldeneagleartsgallery.com/

More curio shops at this location

NIGHTLIFE TINGS!

Alchemist-Westlands

is a popular bar and club located in Westlands. It has a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city, as well as a large dance floor and a variety of bars. The Alchemist is known for its lively atmosphere and its regular events, such as live music and DJ sets.

40FORTY Lounge-Westlands

Popular spot known for its hip-hop and electronic music.

Cask & Cow,Westlands.

It has a wide variety of beers on tap, as well as a menu of pub food. Cask & Cow is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Havana Lounge-Westlands

Tribecca-Westlands

Club Cubano-Westlands

Tortuga Rum Bar

The Bar Next Door

The Secret Garden, Westlands.

It has a hidden garden atmosphere, and it’s known for its cocktails and its live music. The Secret Garden is a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

Brew Bistro, Eleventh Floor, Fortis Towers, Westlands-

https://www.thebigfivebreweries.com/

K1 Klub House, Off Ojijo Road, Parklands-https://linktr.ee/k1klubhouse

Casa Vera Lounge, Junction of Kaburu Drive and Ngong Road- @casaveralounge.

Cavalli, 73 Westlands Road, Opp CFC Stanbic Bank Head Office

1824 Whisky Bar-Lang’ata Lounge

https://www.goatsontheroad.com/clubs-in-nairobi/

RINTI-NIKKEI Experience, 20th Floor One Africa Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi-https://www.thefoodlibrary.co.ke/inti-a-nikkei-experience/

The View, Mövenpick Residences Nairobi-https://movenpick.accor.com/en/africa/kenya/nairobi/hotel-residences-nairobi/restaurants/the-view.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=Restaurant-TheView

Slates’s Kitchen-Ground Floor, Sky Nest Building, Mkungu Close, Off Parklands Road-Nairobi-https://www.thefoodlibrary.co.ke/slate/

Harvest Restaurant, Village Market, Gigiri, Nairobi- https://www.trademark-hotel.com/nairobi/restaurant-nairobi/

Bars/Lounge

Emari Skylounge at the Ole Sereni, Southern Bypass-https://emara.ole-sereni.com/sky-lounge/

Hemmingway’s Cocktail Terrace, Mbangathi Ridge, Karen-https://www.hemingways-collection.com/nairobi/dining/hemingways-cocktail-booklet/

Tambourin, Villa Rosa Kempinski, Chiromo Road-https://www.kempinski.com/en/hotel-villa-rosa/restaurants-bars/tambourin

Others (Between chill and fine dining)

Cultiva Farm Kenya, Pofu Road, Karen, Nairobi- https://cultivakenya.com/

About Thyme Restaurant- Peponi Road, Westlands, Nairobi-https://about-thyme.com/

Cave à Manger, Dagoretti Rd, Nairobi, Kenya-https://thewinebox.biz/cave-a-manger

Nairobi Street Kitchen,Mpaka Road, Westlands, Nairobi-https://nairobistreetkitchen.com/contact-us/

Fifteen Rooftop-15th Floor, The Curve By The Park (Mombasa Road), Nairobi-https://fifteenrooftop.com/chefs-table/

PepperTree, Westlands-https://peppertreekenya.com/

The Beer District, Delta Towers Clubhouse, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, Kenya-https://thebeerdistrict.co.ke/

Mercado Mexican Restaurant, KENRAIL TOWERS, TERRACE (T-FLOOR), SOUTH WING. MKUNGU CLOSE, OFF PARKLANDS ROAD, NAIROBI.-https://www.thefoodlibrary.co.ke/mercado/

Wasp & Sprout-Loresho Ridge, Nairobi

Le Grenier à Pain, 9 Riverside, Nairobi- https://www.legrenierapain.co.ke/

Art Cafe, Multiple locations -https://www.artcaffe.co.ke/

Unseen Nairobi, 623 Wood Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya-https://www.unseen-nairobi.com/

Brew Bistro, Fortis Tower Westlands and Ngong Road-