Nairobi city sights, Giraffe Encounters & Traditional dances Tour
Description
Experience the vibrant culture, natural beauty, and rich history of Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital city. This comprehensive tour will take you to some of Nairobi's most iconic attractions, including the Giraffe Centre, a beads factory, and the Bomas of Kenya cultural center. Immerse yourself in the local culture, interact with wildlife, and learn about traditional crafts and dances. Our expert guides will lead you through an unforgettable journey, providing insights into the history, culture, and natural wonders of Kenya.
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Itinerary
Start your day with a comprehensive tour of Nairobi, Kenya's capital city.The iconic 28-storey building is located along Harambee Avenue in the City Square of Nairobi. The skyscraper’s rooftop provides a 360-degree picturesque panoramic view of the city center and its horizons. Only then can one appreciate the beauty and complex pattern that it embodies. We will then proceed to the Nairobi view point on the recreational grounds of an ordinary Kenyan, Uhuru Park as we learn more on its historical significance to the Kenyan Nation-State. Chronologically will find our way into the Central Business District. As we walk, we will share tales told in real-time by your guide of the history of pre-independence Nairobi and post-independence Nairobi. We will walk through the city visiting different landmarks, including KICC, Kipande house, among others.
You will be captivated as you experience the Rothschild giraffe, in its semi-wild state which is among the 3 sub-species we have in Kenya. Immerse yourself in their world, discovering their fascinating behaviors, unique traits, and the remarkable conservation efforts dedicated to their preservation. Brace yourself for an extraordinary encounter as you also get the chance to feed these gentle giants, forging a connection that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.
this remarkable journey, will sojourn to our next stop the captivating Kobe Tough Beads & leather Factory. Behold the exquisite craftsmanship displayed in the stunning beads and pottery, meticulously handcrafted by talented African women. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the vibrant colors and intricate designs, each piece telling a story of heritage and artistry.
After exciting beads factory tour, we will continue to utamaduni crafts center. The best African craft shop in Nairobi, Utamaduni is a must to drop into on the way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi's green suburb of Karen/Langata, known for the famous writer, Karen Blixen's original farm with beautiful views of the Ngong hills. Incorporate a visit to this unique house of crafts on the day of your visit Nairobi. The shop, a converted Kikuyu house with 18 shops, is a treasure trove of African crafts, antiques and art, with friendly staff to assist and help pack or ship if needed. After shopping stop and have refreshments in the large, beautiful garden restaurant and if you are a bird watcher the many exotic birds will keep you entertained. After the blissful Utamaduni craft center we will proceed to enjoy and appreciate Kenya cultural heritage at the bomas of Kenya.
After lunch(optional) we will proceed to experience the rich cultural heritage of Kenya. Enjoy the rich culture from the 53 ethnic communities in Kenya through traditional folklore dances. Through cultural dances we preserves, maintains and promotes the rich diverse cultural values of all ethnic communities. Daily performances include a selection of traditional dances of the different ethnic groups in Kenya, and one of the most impressive performances is the Samburu and Maasai warriors. End of tour
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Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will be at the front desk/reception or airport to pick you up. He will contact you or look out for our company logo.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
It was great to see the city, the culture and more but our tour guide did arrive almost an hour late and when we offered to buy our tour guide lunch at our stop he got the most expensive item on the menu… it was fun though.
Dear Alicia T. We thank you for your review. We are glad you had fun. Its unfortunate the guide arrived late and you felt inconvenienced. We apologise for this as we take our clients and guests with the utmost respect. Its unfortunate that traffic was terrible on this day and we have talked with our guide to address this matter and ensure in future even the guide is going to be late due to unavoidable circumstances its communicated on good time. On lunch, honestly you offered to buy the guide lunch. Its unfortunate he got most expensive items on menu. But honestly you are the one who offered. Its only fair you should have may be given a price range or not offered at all. Its make it fairly uncomfortable that he is stained for not asking for lunch that was offered with smiles and now its a problem! We have instructed our guide not to accept such lunches that are offered in what we believe to be malicious hypocritical behavior. Please in future no need to offer to buy someone lunch then complain about it. Its wrong , better not offer at all. Acts of kindness should be true to character and not deceitful! Once again sorry for the lateness. We sincerely apologize for that. This has been corrected and as we always we keep time and are top at our service to our guests. Thank you.
Exceptional Nairobi Experience with Faith Faith delivered an absolutely outstanding Nairobi experience! From the city tour to the Giraffe Centre, cultural dances, and the Karen Blixen Museum, every part of the day was perfectly organized and deeply engaging. Faith is incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and professional, and she brought each location to life with insightful stories and clear explanations. The Nairobi city tour was informative and well-paced, giving a great overview of the city’s history and culture. The visit to the Giraffe Centre was a highlight—well-timed and enjoyable, with plenty of opportunities to learn and interact. The cultural dances were vibrant, authentic, and truly memorable, offering a beautiful insight into Kenya’s diverse traditions. The Karen Blixen Museum tour was especially impressive, with Faith providing rich historical context that made the experience even more meaningful. Faith’s attention to detail, punctuality, and genuine passion for her work made the entire tour seamless and enjoyable. I highly recommend Faith to anyone looking for a well-rounded, memorable, and professionally guided Nairobi tour. An unforgettable experience from start to finish!
The tour of Nairobi was amazing! Our guide, Faith, was so knowledgeable about the history of the city and the people. Loved seeing the giraffes and the bead factory. Seeing the dancers from different tribes was a highlight for me. I learned so much and Faith really took her time with us. Highly recommend! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The city views were amazing! My tour guides Denish and Purity were so much fun to hang out with for the day. They were also very knowledgeable on the history of the city, and even made sure I had the best Kenyan lunch. Would definitely book again!
Dear Kemmiel, Thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a fantastic experience with us! This shows our passions and dedication in what we do. A true picture of rustic nature tours. We look forward to our next trip with passion and professionalism. Welcome again! Thank and see you soon
The host was a great guy very nice and informative Good driving and very friendly would definitely recommend to friends and family
Dear Taeshawn, Thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a fantastic experience with us. This shows our passions and dedication in what we do. A true picture of rustic nature tours. We look foward to our next trip with passion and professionalism. Thank and see you soon
This tour was a very nice intro to a later full tour of Nairobi/Safari. Enjoyed the sights of each stop. I do need to comment that the guide, Dennis, who was polite and mostly informative, would leave me with another guide at the venues and fall asleep nearby or be on his phone, which was a bit disconcerting. Also, a possible scam with lunch. After ordering, I asked guide to sit with me as I didn't really want to eat alone. Went to curio shop nearby while food was coming. Came back to eat, waitress telling me Dennis wanted to eat alone in gazebo nearby. OK, I thought. When bill came to me, it was for 2 meals ($70 USD). It was not expected, but I didn't want to create a problem, as I was on my first day in a new country and had 4 more hours in his solo company. I felt taken advantage of as a new female tourist, and was not happy about it. But otherwise, it was a very nice day tour of exciting venues and sights and I enjoyed it alot!
We thank you for your gracious review. We are happy you had a nice time on the tour despite the unfortunate unbecoming behavior of our guide. We have taken note of this and taken serious action as this does show or relflect our character of professionalism as a company. We sincerely apologise and assure you we have had many solo female guests who had the best of memories with us. We promise you more treasured , professional, and awesome time with us in the near future and welcome you again in the near future. Once again our most sincere apologies for this code of conduct of our guide. Thank you and wish you well.
We had an amazing day with Melvin. He arrived on time and was kind, friendly and polite. Melvin was flexible and allowed plenty of time at each activity. His knowledge of the wildlife was impressive and he could answer all of our questions. His sense of humour was great too. We enjoyed every moment of our tour and would definitely book with Melvin at Rustic Nature Tours again.
Dear Roselyn, Thank you for writing such a gracious review of your tours & time with us. We're so glad you had an amazing day with our stellar guide Kelvin. We appreciate your time, and we hope to see you again soon. Thank you,
Great tour with Dennis. He was prompt and arrived in a clean car. City tour was thorough and informative. Loved our individualized attention at the giraffe center with a local center guide. The visit to the bead/leather center was very moving in that these woman are flourishing in hardship conditions. Had a delicious lunch in a garden setting that was a nice break to a very full tour. Finished the tour off at the Bomas of Kenya. Loved seeing the tribal villages where we learned that the man’s first wife gets the biggest house. That was a fun tidbit. The cultural performances were colorful and lived the music accompaniment. Finished the tour off with Dennis getting us back to our hotel in time for our second tour. Great company and driver!
Our guide was great. He arrived on time and even agreed to modify our route to accommodate our request. Excellent place for lunch and everything was completed on time. Enjoyed Bomas show very much!
Rustic Nature Tours and our licensed tour guide Kelvin were fantastic! My family and I very much enjoyed spending time learning about Nairobi, sight seeing, and tasting the delicacies. If you want a professional tour that will serve your family or group well, then look no further. Rustic Nature Tours offered a memorable experience.
