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

prithvi bandaru

prithvi bandaru

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital. Discover the wonders of wildlife at Nairobi Animal Orphanage and Elephant Nursery, get up close to giraffes at Giraffe Centre, and savor delicious local cuisine at Tamasha Joint. Explore the breathtaking Ngong Hills, immerse yourself in history at Karen Blixen Museum, and experience the bustling Gikomba Market. Unwind in the serene Karura Forest, visit iconic landmarks like Uhuru Park and Jamia Mosque, and indulge in mouthwatering dishes at Tichinos and Osteria Del Chianti. This itinerary promises an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and cultural immersion.

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Viator

Day 1Wildlife Encounters and Culinary Delights
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$312

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$ 19

Tayari Grill
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
13 - 20 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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$75
16 - 20 min

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Elephant Nursery
Rescue & rehab center for orphaned elephants, open to the public for viewing mud baths & feedings.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Cultiva Farm Kenya
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$66
11 - 14 min

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Giraffe Centre
Giraffe conservation & breeding center with feeding platforms & a 38-acre forested nature park.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$75
9 - 11 min

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Tamasha Joint
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
Day 2Safari Adventures and Nature Trails
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$515

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$ 19

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
104 - 125 min

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Nairobi National Park
National Park & conservation centre protecting big-game animals & their savanna habitat.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$323
118 - 142 min

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Karen Coffee Gardens
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$78
6 - 8 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Tamarind Karen Blixen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Day 3Hills, Gardens, and Cultural Experiences
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$168

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$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
33 - 40 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
60 - 72 min

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Carnivore
The Carnivore is the ultimate 'Beast of a Feast' A variety of meat including ostrich, crocodile and camel, is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$60
13 - 20 min

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Uhuru Gardens
Historic gardens with walking paths & monuments honoring the 1st place Kenya's flag was flown.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Maq's Foods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 4Museums, Safari Walks, and Authentic Cuisine
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$410

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$ 19

Tamasha Joint
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
8 - 10 min

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Karen Blixen Museum
1920s farmhouse where Blixen lived & wrote her famous memoirs, now museum with original furnishings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$105
23 - 28 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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$113
6 - 8 min

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Indian Khazanah
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$66
9 - 11 min

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Kwa Njeri
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 5Coffee, Parks, Markets, and Gastronomic Delights
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$192

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$ 14

Paleo Coffee And Grill
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$54
8 - 11 min

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August 7th Memorial Park
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Gikomba Market
Crowds gather early to haggle at this lively market known for second-hand clothes, shoes & gumboots.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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City Park shop
Walks in wooded areas & flower gardens, plus trimmed lawns & opportunities to feed resident monkeys.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Chez Sonia
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$66
20 - 30 min

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Sigiria - Karura Forest
Lush ecosystem offering trails, picnic tables, off-leash dog areas, a plant nursery & tennis courts.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
24 - 36 min

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Amaica
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 6Farmhouse Feasts, Markets, and Historical Sites
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$197

FARMHOUSE RESTAURANT NAIROBI
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
4 - 6 min

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Maasai Market
Open-air marketplace featuring vendors selling colorful handmade jewelry, textiles & beaded bowls.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Jamia Mosque
Landmark mosque featuring a traditional Arabic design, with imposing twin minarets & 3 silver domes.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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olive restaurant cbd
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$66
2 - 3 min

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Kenya National Archives & Documentation Service
Ancient, pan-African artworks & documents on Kenyan history in an imposing building from 1965.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$23
3 - 4 min

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Sizzlin Grills
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$60
Day 7Arabian Flavors, Forest Exploration, and Fine Dining
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$186

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$ 10

Aladin restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
5 - 6 min

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Karura Forest
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$78
4 - 6 min

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Snake Park
Small zoo featuring a wide range of snakes, crocodiles & tortoises in glass & open-air enclosures.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Tatu Restaurant
A contemporary American steak house featuring dry aged premium Kenyan Angus beef cooked over sustainable wood, as well as a variety of coastal seafood and the finest Kenyan produce.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Day 8Parks, Cathedrals, and Italian Cuisine
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$189

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
7 - 10 min

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Uhuru Park
This spacious city park is a popular meeting place with a variety of spaces for public gatherings.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Nairobi
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Tichinos
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$66
4 - 6 min

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Osteria Del Chianti (CBD)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66
Day 9Nature's Wonders and Relaxation at Lake Naivasha
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$393

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$ 14

Mateo’s
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
56 - 68 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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$195
39 - 47 min

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Ranch House Bistro
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
45 - 54 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78

Budget breakdown: $2661 In total

Activities & Food:$2561
Transport:$101