15 days Kenya: ten parks in one safari

Coffee lovers listen up: close to Nairobi you can visit an old coffee farm. Walking through the plantation, a guide will show you how the beans are grown, harvested, dried and then roasted to the different levels. The tour ends in the beautiful gardens of the farm with the freshest cup of coffee you might […]

For a half day, step into the fascinating and heartwarming universe of the Kibera slums in Nairobi, which shows you the harsh realities of life for people living in the city’s biggest slum. Inside this huge area filled with mud-and-plastic houses, you realise that the Kibera dwellers are proud people who praise the sense of […]

If you want to catch a break from Nairobi’s hustle and bustle, head into Karura Forest, the green lungs of the city. Fifty kilometres of hiking and cycling trails lead you through dense forest, past three rivers, eucalyptus trees, bamboo forests and onto open meadows and clearings. Visit the 15-metre high waterfall, the abandoned Lily […]

Visit the very special Umoja village in the Samburu district, six hours north of Nairobi. It’s a village for women only and was founded in 1990 by a Samburu woman named Rebecca Lolosoli. Her goal was to create a women-only sanctuary for survivors of violence against women and for young girls running from forced marriages […]

Seven hills, endless stunning views. When hiking in the beautiful Ngong Hills, you’ll find yourself in one of the most famous movie sets of all time. Next to Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, this natural wonder was the star in “Out of Africa” and for four to five hours you can explore it for yourself. […]

You want to meet adorable baby elephants and rhinos? Look no further than Sheldrick Wildlife Trust close to Nairobi! No matter if orphaned through poaching, droughts or other reasons – this trust takes care of soon-to-be gentle giants and you can be a part of it. Get a tour through the area, learn more about their […]

Beads play an important role in Kenya’s culture, with different tribes that make and use them. During a visit at Kazuri Beads Factory you can learn more about the materials used, the meanings of the different colours and how they are made. Established in 1975, this fair-trade cooperative creates beautifully handcrafted ceramic beads and jewellery. […]

The African Heritage House in Nairobi is a must-see for lovers of African art. This traditional mud house-turned villa hosts a spectrum of African textiles, masks, books and statues. American-born founder Alan Donovan collected all these items during his travels and now you can visit for a day, have lunch or sleepover in one of […]

Discover the vibrant city of Nairobi from a different and authentic perspective. During the Nai Nami City Tour former streetchildren show you what life in Nairobi can be like – not by passing the city’s most famous buildings, but by walking through downtown Nairobi. Listen to fascinating and sometimes shocking stories and see places tourists usually […]

Safari Capital of the World, Green City Under the Sun or even Nairobery. Kenya’s capital has a lot of nicknames and during this city tour you’ll learn why. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets and traditional markets and visit iconic landmarks like the McMillan Library, the National Archives and the Kenyatta International Convention Center. Your […]