Nairobi Short Excursions

When booking a private Nairobi Short excursions, city tours, half day Nairobi tours or day getaways, you can expect to find prices for both full-day and half-day tours. Our Short tours typically includes visits to attractions such as Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen, Mamba Village, Kazuri beads, Bomas of Kenya, Carnivore Restaurant and the Sheldrick Orphanage. For convenient and private transportation within Nairobi, it is possible to book a car and driver and explore this attraction at a friendly rate according to your travel plans.

Nairobi Day Tours & City Tours

Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour

When visiting Nairobi National Park, you have the option to hire a safari vehicle such as an open jeep 4×4, a pop up Toyota Landcruiser or a budget safari van with a pop up roof. Nairobi National Park is Kenya’s first ever national park, offering a unique and unspoiled wildlife experience within sight of the city’s skyline.

The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including rhinos, buffaloes, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, lions and numerous antelopes and gazelles that roam the open plains, highland forest, broken bush country, rocky valleys and gorges. Visitors have two options for park sessions: a morning session from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and an afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour

Visitors are welcome to visit between 11am and 12 noon every day to observe the elephants being fed and playing. Additionally, a keeper will provide an informative talk about the elephants, including their origin, well-being and the progress of previous orphans. It is possible to get up close to the elephants during the visit. Furthermore, the orphanage also cares for rhinos, offering visitors the opportunity to potentially see a young rhino.

Giraffe Centre Tour

The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi is a well-known destination for wildlife enthusiasts around the world. In 1974, Jock and Betty Leslie Melville rescued a baby giraffe named Daisy from a heavily-poached area of western Kenya and since then, the centre has gained international recognition. Today, giraffe centre offers visitors the opportunity to interact closely with wildlife, making it an ideal starting or ending point for a safari, as well as a unique location for conferences or transit. You can feed giraffes by hand and have up-close encounters with other animals such as tortoises, warthogs and parrots.

Karen Blixen Museum

The home of the pioneer coffee farmer, Karen Blixen, known for the Out of Africa fame, has been preserved as a museum. A visit to this museum offers a chance to delve into the life of this extraordinary woman and gain valuable insights into her story. The beautifully landscaped gardens of the museum provide stunning views of the Ngong Hills, adding to the overall experience. The Karen Blixen museum is part of the National Museums of Kenya, which also includes other intriguing regional museums, archaeological sites, and prehistoric locations. Today, it remains a highly popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors with the inspiring words, I dreamt of Africa.

Nairobi National Museum

The Nairobi National Museum aims to interpret the heritage of Kenya, stimulating appreciation and learning among visitors. A tour of the museum typically lasts about 2 hours and provides valuable insights into Kenya’s rich culture and history. The museum is renowned for its extensive collections that encompass various aspects of culture, history and art from East Africa and Kenya. Visitors can easily spend an entire day exploring the diverse educational offerings within the museum. Upon entry, a guide is available to provide detailed information about each section of the museum, enhancing the visitor experience.

Nairobi Mamba Village Excursion

The Mamba Village Nairobi Crocodile Farm Day Tour provides an opportunity to visit the Mamba Village Nairobi, which is located approximately 13 kilometers from Kenya’s capital city, along the Lang’ata – Karen road. This destination offers a unique experience to observe crocodiles, ostriches, giraffes and even rabbits in Nairobi. Situated near the Galleria Shopping Mall on Karen Road, the resort is an ideal retreat, providing activities such as boat rides, crocodile viewing, ostrich feeding, camel and horse rides, and more. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour around the man-made lake where boat rides take place and also have the chance to feed the giraffes within the village.

Kazuri Beads Factory Tour

Experience an unforgettable day by embarking on a captivating Kazuri Beads Factory Tour and Safari adventure. Discover the intricate artistry of handcrafted beads and the empowering impact on local women during the factory tour. The Kazuri Beads Factory Tour offers a glimpse into the creation of exquisite, handcrafted ceramic beads. See the entire process, from molding and painting to firing and glazing.

Carnivore Restaurant

Experience Nairobi’s most exotic meal at The Carnivore Restaurant, choosing between an all-you-can-eat lunch or dinner in a garden setting. Fill your plate with ostrich, crocodile, and camel meats roasted on Masai swords over a charcoal pit then carved table side. Both lunch and dinner include soup and a range of side dishes, followed by desserts and Kenyan coffee. Pre-booking your meal at The Carnivore Restaurant ensures your seat at the table, with the convenience of pickup and drop-off at centrally-located accommodations in Nairobi.