Plan Your Nairobi Trip, Kenya

Top Things to Do in Nairobi

• Giraffe Centre: Giraffe conservation & breeding center with feeding platforms & a 38-acre forested nature park.
• National Museum of Kenya: Museum & research group with collections & exhibitions on East African heritage & history.
• Nairobi National Park: National Park & conservation centre protecting big-game animals & their savanna habitat.
• Amboseli National Park: Natural area with abundant wildlife, including free-ranging elephants & over 400 species of birds.
• Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery: Rescue & rehab center for orphaned elephants, open to the public for viewing mud baths & feedings.
• The Nairobi Arboretum: Tranquil locale featuring various species of trees, plus picnic areas & natural scenery.
• Nairobi Animal Orphanage: Rehabilitation center at Nairobi National Park featuring many exotic mammals & birds, plus tours.
• Nairobi Safari Walk: Elevated wooden boardwalk winding through a safari park with lions, rhinos, cheetahs & leopards.
• Lake Nakuru National Park: National park with a large soda lake, hundreds of bird species, game drives & camping facilities.
• Bomas Of Kenya: Open-air museum featuring traditional tribal villages with indigenous crafts, performances & music.
• Maasai Market: Open-air marketplace featuring vendors selling colorful handmade jewelry, textiles & beaded bowls.

Also see the Nairobi destination guide for local food, getting around and the best time to visit.