Nairobi: Urban Safari with Lunch and Rooftop Sundowner

Karen, Nairobi, Kenya



Discover Nairobi’s hidden gems on a guided urban safari. Explore the Oloolua Forest, visit the Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre, and enjoy a rooftop sundowner with drinks and snacks.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and hidden gems of Nairobi
  • Explore the Oloolua Forest on a guided walk through caves and waterfalls
  • Visit the Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre and try crafting your own souvenir
  • Enjoy an authentic Swahili lunch at a secret garden restaurant
  • Discover Nairobi’s railway history at the Railway Museum and Train Car Bar

Description

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi. Meet your driver-guide in a luxury safari cruiser and receive a briefing on the day’s unique experience.

Head to Oloolua Forest in Karen for an early morning nature walk. Enjoy a guided walk through caves, waterfalls, and forest trails hidden inside Karen. Engage in birdwatching and nature photography.

Next, visit the Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre for a private workshop tour with artisans. Learn bead-making and try crafting your own souvenir.

Savor an authentic Swahili lunch at a secret garden restaurant in Karen or Ngong Road. Enjoy a curated menu of coastal dishes, nyama choma, and vegetarian options, with live taarab music available on request.

Continue to Kibera for an art and community experience. Visit local art galleries, music studios, and NGOs, guided by local youth leaders. Interact with photographers, storytellers, and women’s groups.

Explore the Nairobi Railway Museum and a secret train car bar. Discover forgotten vintage trains and Kenya’s railway history. Enjoy exclusive access to a retro-train-turned-bar for coffee or cocktails.

End your day with a rooftop sundowner in Nairobi CBD. Enjoy private rooftop access overlooking Nairobi’s skyline, with sundowner drinks, African tapas, and live acoustic music.

Includes

  • Transport
  • Entry fees
  • Guided tours
  • Lunch
  • Sundowner drinks/snacks
  • Bottled water

Excludes

  • Extra cocktails
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Ideal for repeat visitors who have already visited major attractions like the Giraffe Centre & National Park. Supports community projects and avoids mass-tourism itineraries.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes a guided walk in Oloolua Forest, a visit to Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre, an authentic Swahili lunch at a secret garden restaurant, and stops at the Railway Museum and Train Car Bar.
The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel or residence in Nairobi, Kenya.
Yes, you can try crafting your own beads or pottery at the Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre.
The guided walk through Oloolua Forest typically lasts about one to two hours, covering caves and waterfalls.
Yes, the tour includes an authentic Swahili lunch served at a secluded garden restaurant in Nairobi.
A luxury safari cruiser is used for transportation during the Nairobi Urban Safari experience.
Yes, the tour visits Nairobi’s Railway Museum to learn about Kenya’s railway history.
Yes, the rooftop sundowner offers drinks, usually including cocktails or refreshments, overlooking Nairobi city.
Yes, the guided walk, cultural activities, and relaxed pace make the Nairobi Urban Safari suitable for families.
The tour typically begins in the morning to enjoy the forest walk and ends in the late afternoon for the rooftop sundowner.

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