Top Adventures in Kenya
Photograph the Big 5 at the Maasai Mara Wildlife Reserve
Wondering where many of the national geographic photographers capture those amazing wildlife shots? The Maasai Mara is one of the top destinations for animal enthusiasts, and photographers alike. With premiere lodging and an abundance of wildlife,...
Visit the Giraffe Centre
Located just outside of the downtown busyness of Nairobi, Kenya, the Giraffe Centre is easy to get to and worth the visit! The centre is open daily from 9:00-5:00. It only costs 1000 shillings (about $10) for adults and 500 shillings (about $5) fo...
1 miles
25 ft gain
Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
Less than 20km from downtown Nairobi, Kenya, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is easy to get to and well worth the visit! Here you will be able to learn about elephant conservation, sponsor a baby elephant (US$50/year), watch the elephants feed ...
Open Water Swim in Mombasa
The best way to approach the shore is by walking along Sir Mbarak Hinawy Rd and taking the first right that leads you to a downhill road. At the end of the road, turn right again and behold the first thing your eyes will catch is the spectacular v...
Eat at Rolf's
Venture out to Rolf's Place for a fun adventure and a delicious lunch. On the drive out there you will pass by Nairobi National Park and you will see some wildlife if you keep a close eye; we saw giraffes, warthogs, and zebras. Definitely worth th...
Photograph the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
If you're headed out of Nairobi this is the perfect place to stop. At the viewpoint there are little stalls to get food or drink, use the bathroom, or simply take in the view of the Great Rift Valley. It's free to stop and photography is allowed!
Get a Bird's Eye View of Nairobi
The best view Nairobi has to offer! This incredible 360 view is definitely worth the vertigo you feel when you're standing on top of this tower. It's a $5 entrance fee you will pay upon entering the center and then you'll ride the elevator all the...
Visit the Karen Blixen Garden
Karen Blixen wrote the memoir Out of Africa and this beautiful area offers a restaurant, museum, local art, and a gift shop - so there's something for everyone! It's a great place to go if you're in the area or if you're looking for a fun half day...
Tour the Kazuri Bead Factory
Kazuri means "small and beautiful" and that's exactly what kind of beads they produce here. The mission of the factory is to provide sustainable jobs to the local woman of Nairobi and contribute to the fair trade market. The tour is free to take, ...
Visit the Masai Mara Tribe
One of the other main adventures of the Masai Mara Reserve is to visit the Maasai people. They are known for being some of the best jumpers in the world and the higher the males jump, the more prestige they gain. When you visit the community they ...
Explore Hell's Gate National Park
If you're visiting Kenya a trip to Hell's Gate National Park is a must. It's about a 2-3 hour drive from Nairobi depending on traffic, but definitely worth the trip! If you don't want to rent a car I suggest going through this company that will pi...
10.6 miles
Soar Over the Masai Mara
If you're looking for a unique experience in the Masai Mara look no further. Plan to wake up before the sun rises to ride out in a safari jeep to your meeting location. You'll spend dawn watching the hot air balloons fill before you climb inside t...
