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Nairobi is Kenya's energetic capital and the starting point for East African safari, with a national park where wildlife roams beneath the city skyline.

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Nairobi National Park lies just beyond the suburbs, and its lions, rhinos, giraffes and buffalo can be seen with skyscrapers on the horizon. Close by, an orphanage raises young elephants rescued from across Kenya, and the Giraffe Centre lets visitors meet rare Rothschild's giraffes eye to eye from a raised platform.

In the leafy suburb of Karen, the Karen Blixen Museum preserves the farmhouse of the Out of Africa author beneath the Ngong Hills. The Nairobi National Museum traces the region's natural and cultural history, while craft markets sell carvings, beadwork and kikoy cloth, and the city's galleries and music venues show a confident, contemporary Kenyan creativity.

Kenyan food centres on nyama choma grilled meat, ugali and sukuma wiki greens, with excellent local coffee and tea. Thanks to its altitude, the climate is mild all year, with long rains in spring and shorter rains toward the end of the year. Nairobi is also the natural base for the Maasai Mara, for Amboseli with its views of Kilimanjaro, and for Lake Naivasha.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 81% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Nairobi

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  1. Number 1

    Nairobi National Park

    4.87k reviewsfrom $25
  2. Number 2

    Giraffe Centre

    4.84k reviewsfrom $25
  3. Number 3

    Lake Naivasha

    4.93k reviewsfrom $38
  4. Number 4

    Hell's Gate National Park

    4.93k reviewsfrom $30
  5. Number 5

    Kenyatta International Convention Centre

    4.92k reviewsfrom $10
  6. Number 6

    Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

    4.82k reviewsfrom $40
  7. Number 7

    Kibera

    4.9932 reviewsfrom $7
  8. Number 8

    Karen Blixen Museum

    4.8690 reviewsfrom $25
  9. Number 9

    Nairobi National Museum

    4.8540 reviewsfrom $38
  10. Number 10

    Ol Pejeta Conservancy

    4.9361 reviewsfrom $45

Special offers in Nairobi

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Hop-on hop-off in Nairobi

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Amboseli, Naivasha and Maasai village day trips from Nairobi

561

Landmarks and attractions in Nairobi

17

Museums and galleries in Nairobi

8

Kibera, Karen Blixen and Giraffe Centre tours in Nairobi

2,049

History, culture and modern-city walks in Nairobi

38

Coffee roasting, Tigoni tea and matatu markets in Nairobi

133

Shows and nightlife in Nairobi

17

Outdoor and adventure activities in Nairobi

233

Nature and wildlife tours in Nairobi

2,223

Desert and safari experiences in Nairobi

1,574

Family days and theme parks in Nairobi

8

For kids in Nairobi

10

Signature experiences in Nairobi

Go beyond Nairobi

  1. Naivasha · 76 km

    Hell's Gate National Park

    2 days4.93k reviewsfrom $30
  2. Naivasha · 76 km

    Crater Lake Game Sanctuary

    12 days4.47 reviewsfrom $3,400
  3. Amboseli National Park · 160 km

    Observation Hill

    3 days4.8723 reviewsfrom $52
  4. Maasai Mara National Reserve · 209 km

    Mara River

    4 days4.83k reviewsfrom $150
  5. Maasai Mara National Reserve · 209 km

    Mara Triangle

    4 days4.7340 reviewsfrom $270
  6. Arusha · 233 km

    Lake Manyara National Park

    5 days5.012k reviewsfrom $20
  7. Arusha · 233 km

    Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre

    6 hr4.9643 reviewsfrom $15
  8. Moshi · 236 km

    Materuni Waterfall

    10 hr4.9121 reviewsfrom $30
  9. Moshi · 236 km

    Lake Chala

    8 hr4.966 reviewsfrom $95

Questions about Nairobi

What is there to do in Nairobi?
We list 4,362 experiences in Nairobi. The largest groups are day trips (570), city tours (81), attraction tickets (33), shows & theatre (26).
What are the top attractions in Nairobi?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Nairobi are Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park.
What is the most popular experience in Nairobi?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,207 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Nairobi?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Nairobi; the most reviewed is "City Sightseeing: Hop on Hop Off Nairobi City" with 2 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Nairobi take?
The typical experience in Nairobi lasts about 48 hours; the middle half run between 7 hours and 120 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Nairobi?
The operator lists free cancellation on 81% of the 4,362 experiences we hold for Nairobi. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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