Cruise the Indian Ocean aboard a traditional dhow, leaving Mombasa’s Tamarind Jetty at 6:30 PM for a leisurely sail along the Tudor Creek toward Fort Jesus. While on board, you enjoy a delicious seafood dinner and a famous ‘dawa’ cocktail as you sail under the stars of the Indian Ocean. A DJ helps to create […]
When in Mombasa, spend a day at Haller Park – a very special safe haven for various animals like hippos, crocodiles, monkeys, waterbucks, tortoise and lizards. In the 1970s, Dr. Haller was hired to turn the former barren wasteland into a nature park, and of course he succeeded. Start your one-day-adventure with feeding majestic giraffes at […]
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 […]
Duration: 5-8 hours
Bamburi Forest Trails
Duration: 5-8 hours
If you want to take a break from Mombasa or the beach of Bamburi, head over to the Bamburi Forest Trails. No matter if by foot or bike: discover the lush, tranquil jungle with its many species of palm trees from all over the world. Enjoy the various landscapes with empty quarries, lush forests, lakes […]
Duration: 2-3 hours
Nguuni Nature Sanctuary – guided hike, giraffe watching and sundowner with bonfire
Duration: 2-3 hours
In the mood for a different kind of sundowner during your stay at the coast? Then by all means, go to the Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, a 10-minute drive from Mombasa’s Bamburi Beach. The sanctuary offers forests and savannahs and views all the way up to the Nguu Tatu Hills. Go on a 30-minute guided walk, […]
Duration: 5-8 hours
Ngong Hills hike
Duration: 5-8 hours
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. […]
Duration: 2-3 hours
Meet adopted baby elephants at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Duration: 2-3 hours
You want to meet adorable baby elephants and rhinos? Look no further than the 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 […]
Duration: 2-3 hours
Kazuri Beads Factory
Duration: 2-3 hours
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. […]
