6 Days in Nairobi: Exploring the Wild and Savoring Local Delights

Tomi Adekunle

23 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Nairobi, Kenya. Discover the city's hidden gems, from tranquil forests to bustling markets. Get up close with majestic wildlife and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Nairobi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Forests, Mosques, and Cultural Delights

$90

$ 10

The Boma Nairobi

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

19 - 28 min

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Tranquil locale featuring various species of trees, plus picnic areas & natural scenery.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$33

6 - 9 min

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Vibrant Markets

$258

$ 14

The Boma Nairobi

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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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

26 - 32 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$39

68 - 82 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$161

111 - 134 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$33

Day 3Culinary Delights and Serene Parks

$103

$ 5

The Boma Nairobi

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$11

8 - 12 min

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Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, Nairobi

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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This spacious city park is a popular meeting place with a variety of spaces for public gatherings.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Grills, Hills, and Animal Conservation

$171

$ 14

The Boma Nairobi

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

15 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

65 - 78 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

55 - 66 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$33

11 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$38

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Pizza, Museums, and Gardens

$205

$ 12

The Boma Nairobi

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

8 - 10 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

18 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$53

24 - 29 min

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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.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$33

13 - 20 min

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