Nairobi Day Trips | Things to Do, You already know that Kenya is a great place to see wildlife. But did you know that there is a lot of wildlife in Nairobi City too? You can see baby elephants playing in an orphanage, feed giraffes in an urban sanctuary, or watch lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalo, and hippos roam freely just minutes from the busy streets of the city.

There are close things you can do on one of our Nairobi day tours if you’re interested in Kenyan history or culture.

Things to do in Nairobi: see nature and animals

Imagine leaving your hotel in Nairobi and being on your own private tour in Nairobi National Park in just a few minutes. You’d be on the edge of the city, deep in a dramatic savannah. Watch out for buffalo, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, hyenas, and of course, big cats.

After that, you’ll go to the David Sheldrick elephant home to watch the cutest animals feed from big baby bottles. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has been around since 1977 and works with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Forest Service to protect and keep those special places in Kenya. People can “adopt” a baby elephant for as little as $50 a year, which helps pay for its care each year. This visit is unique and should not be missed!

Visit the Giraffe Center to see other big animals. This is where the rare Rothschild’s Giraffes live. You can get close to these big animals and even feed them on these beautiful grounds. The Giraffe Center has been protecting and growing this breed of giraffe that is in danger of going extinct for 40 years. In the same way, it has given its millions of tourists chances to be entertained and learn about these unique animals.

Other places in and around Nairobi to see nature and animals:

Karura Forest is an urban forest in Nairobi that has places to hike, walk, ride bikes, and have picnics.

Food, history, and culture are things to do in Nairobi.
There is a lot of history and stories to be told in the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. Named after the well-known author of “Out of Africa,” the coffee garden was built in 1906. The grounds are about a 30-minute drive from the center of Nairobi. They are full of history and custom and feel like a wild oasis. There are also high-end cabins on the property, which were built more recently in 2001.

At the Coffee Garden, they serve more than just coffee. On the menu, you can find fresh soups and salads, as well as favorites like pizza and sandwiches. It also serves traditional Kenyan food like Kuku Kienyeji, which is chicken cooked with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cilantro.

Nairobi’s Carnivore Restaurant, which is near Wilson Airport and is a famous landmark, has open-air seating and, you got it, meat for miles! As you eat, you can choose from pieces of lamb, pork, beef, and even ostrich and crocodile. Traditional Maasai swords are used to roast the meat over a charcoal fire near the restaurant’s door. The inside looks and feels like a cross between a rustic home and a banquet hall from the Middle Ages.

The next stop is the Karen Blixen Museum, which became popular after the movie “Out of Africa.” “I had a farm in Africa” is a line that everyone who read the book or saw the movie will remember. These are Karen Blixen’s words as she talks about her life running a coffee farm at the base of Kenya’s Ngong Hills.

Today, the house and grounds have been beautifully fixed up, and you should definitely take a day trip from Nairobi to see them. There are many large rooms that hold things that belong to Karen as well as furniture and props from the movie.

Finish the day at the beautiful Kazuri Bead Center, where women make bright, one-of-a-kind clay jewelry. Kazuri, whose name comes from the Swahili word for “small and beautiful,” was founded in 1975 as a workshop in Nairobi. Its goal is to help single mothers in the nearby area. Kazakhstanuri was started by Lady Susan Wood, whose goal of giving these strong women jobs is still going strong today.

Around Nairobi, you can also do the following historical and artistic things:

The Kenya Railway Museum has a lot of interesting artifacts from East Africa’s rail past that go back to the early 1900s.

Fairview Coffee Estate: This place gives tours through beautiful gardens that talk about the past of coffee production and plantations. The tours also include a sensory coffee tasting experience.

Bomas of Kenya is a culture village that shows how different Kenyan tribes have kept their traditional homes alive through architecture, crafts, music, and dance.

Spinners Web is Kenya’s biggest store for arts and crafts.

The following places in Nairobi are also good:

Big Fish is known for its coconut fish curry and other fish dishes made with local fish.
The Fogo Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse serves a variety of grilled meats in the Brazilian way.
The food at Haandi Restaurant is famous for being from the North Indian Frontier.
Check out all of our day tours in Nairobi below, and then get in touch with our local experts to book your private trip.

Kenyan safaris that last one day

Kenya is great for seeing animals and going on vacation. So it makes sense that Nairobi, the country’s capital, is a hub for many nearby safaris. You can choose from a lot of different safaris through Africa Safari Kenya if you don’t have time for a long trip across the whole country or if you’d like to just see a few national parks.

Kenya’s best one-day tours of wildlife

From dawn until dusk, our top 5 one-day Nairobi safari getaways will take you on an adventure where you can see a wide range of scenery, animals, and activities. We offer trips to Kenya’s best national parks, wildlife refuges, and wildlife reserves so that you can enjoy the beauty of our natural world.

The elephants that live in Amboseli National Park may be its most famous feature. This is a great park where you are sure to see elephants of all kinds. You will leave Nairobi before dawn and fly over the grassland to see the African sunrise. Along the way, you might be able to see Mt. Kilimanjaro. There is a safari breakfast, several game drives, lunch, and one more game drive in the afternoon before the trip ends and the group heads back to Nairobi.

The park has Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, and Hell’s Gate. You can fit in all three parks, each with its own style of scenery, wildlife, and things to do, in one very busy day. When you leave your hotel in Nairobi at 7 a.m., you’ll have chances to see the Great Rift Valley’s steep cliffs. Take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and look at animals on land and in the water. You can walk with the giraffes on a tour of Crescent Island Sanctuary. Following that, you will go to Hell’s Gate National Park to hike and ride your bike near zebras, giraffes, and other animals. A big buffet lunch will be served to keep you going on the trip.

A lot of people know about Ol Pejeta Conservancy for its chimpanzee refuge and other animals that live there. During game drives here, you can see the “Big Five,” as well as rhinos and other small animals. You’ll see coffee and tea plantations and maybe even the snow-capped top of Mt. Kenya after being picked up early in the morning in Nairobi. Being able to cross the equator is also a unique experience that you’ll enjoy. You can also visit a Maasai village for an extra small fee if you’d like to.

A tour of Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Crescent Island You can see lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, lions, and rare black and white rhinos at Lake Nakuru National Park. You can also see flamingos and other bright birds in the park. Hipos and other animals that live near Lake Naivasha can be seen on a water tour. A walking safari at Crescent Island is the perfect end to your day of excitement.

History and geography of Nairobi

It is the capital and biggest city of Kenya, and about 4.4 million people live there.
The name “Nairobi” comes from the Maasai word “Enkare Nyirobi,” which means “the place with cool water.”

The city began in 1899 as a simple train depot on the line that connected Mombasa to Uganda. It grew quickly and in 1963 became the capital of a free Kenyan republic.
The city is in the south of the country, on the Nairobi River. It is 1,795 meters above sea level.
Mount Kenya is to the north of Nairobi, and Mount Kilimanjaro is to the southeast.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the main airport. It’s about 12 miles from the center of Nairobi’s business area.
You should be careful if you walk around Nairobi without a helper, but during the day it is usually safe to go there.
Most tour companies can arrange private transfers from the Nairobi airport to your hotel.

Nairobili Climate and weather

Because of the height, it gets cold at night, especially in June and July when it can drop to 10 °C (50 °F).
December through March is the hottest and sunniest time of the year. During the day, temperatures usually reach the mid-20s. During this time, the average high temperature is 24 °C (75 °F).There are two rainy seasons, but the amount of rain can be mild.

Nairobi is close to the equator, so there aren’t many changes between the seasons.
After the first rainy season, right up until September, when it generally starts to drizzle, is the cloudiest time of the year.
Nairobi is often called the “Green City in the Sun” because it is close to the equator and gets a lot of rain and sun all year.