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10 Days in Nairobi: A Journey of Wildlife, Culture, and Adventure

Pamela Novoa

4 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure through Nairobi, Kenya, where you'll encounter majestic wildlife, immerse yourself in vibrant culture, and explore breathtaking landscapes. From up-close encounters with elephants to serene walks in botanical gardens, this itinerary is a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Nairobi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Boho Eatery, Botanical Gardens, Elephant Nursery, Nairobi Gallery

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$4

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$ 2

Boho Eatery

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

12 - 18 min

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Langata Botanical Gardens

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Elephant Nursery

Rescue & rehab center for orphaned elephants, open to the public for viewing mud baths & feedings.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Nairobi Gallery

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2The Ofis, Ngong Hills, Giraffe Centre

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$15

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$ 2

the ofis

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

36 - 44 min

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Ngong Hills

Hikers & picnickers regularly ascend these sloping peaks boasting scenic valley & city views.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

57 - 69 min

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Giraffe Centre

Giraffe conservation & breeding center with feeding platforms & a 38-acre forested nature park.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Karen Coffee Gardens, Oloolua Nature Trail, Karen Blixen Museum, Jamia Mosque

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$20

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$ 2

Karen Coffee Gardens

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

5 - 6 min

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The Oloolua Nature Trail

5-km. nature trail in Oloolau Forest featuring a cave, a picnic site, campsites & a waterfall.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Karen Blixen Museum

1920s farmhouse where Blixen lived & wrote her famous memoirs, now museum with original furnishings.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$18

33 - 40 min

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Jamia Mosque

Landmark mosque featuring a traditional Arabic design, with imposing twin minarets & 3 silver domes.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Tamasha Joint, Matbronze Art Gallery & Foundry, Nairobi Safari Walk

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$24

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$ 2

Tamasha Joint

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$5

7 - 9 min

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Matbronze Art Gallery & Foundry

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Nairobi Safari Walk

Elevated wooden boardwalk winding through a safari park with lions, rhinos, cheetahs & leopards.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Moto Moto, Animal Orphanage, Uhuru Gardens, Cathedral Basilica

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$15

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$ 3

Moto Moto

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

7 - 9 min

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Nairobi Animal Orphanage

Rehabilitation center at Nairobi National Park featuring many exotic mammals & birds, plus tours.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Uhuru Gardens

Historic gardens with walking paths & monuments honoring the 1st place Kenya's flag was flown.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Nairobi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Mateo’s, Hells Gate National Park

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$35

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$ 1

Mateo’s

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

47 - 57 min

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Hells Gate National Park

Wildlife haven popular with birdwatchers, photographers, hikers, horse-riders, cyclists & campers.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$33

Day 7Vogue Cafe, Snake Park, City Park Shop, One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, Banana Hill Art Gallery

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$4

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$ 3

Vogue cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

2 - 3 min

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Snake Park

Small zoo featuring a wide range of snakes, crocodiles & tortoises in glass & open-air enclosures.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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City Park shop

Walks in wooded areas & flower gardens, plus trimmed lawns & opportunities to feed resident monkeys.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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One Off Contemporary Art Gallery Ltd.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Banana Hill Art Gallery

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Paleo Coffee And Grill, August 7th Memorial Park, Nairobi National Park

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$57

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$ 1

Paleo Coffee And Grill

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

8 - 11 min

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August 7th Memorial Park

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

111 - 134 min

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Nairobi National Park

National Park & conservation centre protecting big-game animals & their savanna habitat.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$54

Day 9Amaica, Sigiria - Karura Forest, Maasai Market, Kenya National Archives

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$5

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$ 2

Amaica

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

28 - 41 min

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Sigiria - Karura Forest

Lush ecosystem offering trails, picnic tables, off-leash dog areas, a plant nursery & tennis courts.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Maasai Market

Open-air marketplace featuring vendors selling colorful handmade jewelry, textiles & beaded bowls.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Kenya National Archives & Documentation Service

Ancient, pan-African artworks & documents on Kenyan history in an imposing building from 1965.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

Day 10Aladin Restaurant, Karura Forest, Kenya Railway Museum

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$9

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$ 2

Aladin restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

4 - 5 min

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Karura Forest

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Kenya Railway Museum

Opened in 1971, this railway museum features locomotives, coaches, a mini railroad & more.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$3

Budget breakdown: $200 In total

Activities & Food:$185

Transport:$16