10 Cultural Tours in Kenya That You Shouldn't Miss

July 30, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

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1. Mombasa City Tour

Mombasa, Mombasa, Coast Province LiReise Tour Safari Experts
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If you have some days to spend in Mombasa or Malindi you can opt to do the various tours that we offer from its ancient history, touristic sites, attractions and shopping markets. During your stay we can arrange a number of interesting excursions that will show you the special sights and sounds of this two colorful old coastal city.

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by a designed luxury van, Bottled Mineral water while on trip

Exclusions: Food and hard drinks, Lunch, Tips to your Driver / guide, Gratuities

Reviewed By GabrielaS2156

Having planned the safari trip to Kenya, we approached many agencies and I have to admit that from time to time we got little bit frustrated as the communication was not exactly smooth or the companies werent able to offer us what we wanted. Having special requirements as seeing more parcs in less time seemed to be unreal for them or they put an absurd price tag on it. And then, we came across LiReise tour company and all the struggles went away as Lilian, the manager, was so great and helpful. The communication was super easy, Lilian seemed to work 24/7 as she replied quicky and also late in the evenings/during weekends. Lilian also managed to offer us exactly what we wanted - 2 days safari to Tsavo East and West for a very favorable price. We paid everything online through PayPal in advance so it was also well-handled. And still the best part of this experience was yet to come. Nelson, the guide/driver, and Elly, the national coordinator, picked us up exactly on time in Mombasa and our best moments in Kenya started. They were great people to have around once you go on safari - super careful about your needs, very knowledgable and incredibly fun. Plus, the most important thing - Nelson did not hesitate to take the bumpier roads or more time to make sure that you see as many animals as possible. I am sure it was not my last time in Kenya and even more sure is that I would want to enjoy the services of LiReise tour again as I could not be more satisfied and I would recommend them to everybody because they were simply perfect. I dont have even one thing I would complain about. Many thanks again for everything, keep doing the great job!

2. Maasai Magic - A Day Which You Will Never Forget

One Horizon Africa
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Maasai Magic is a tour in the Magical Kenya Signature Experience Collection – curated, unique, authentic and exceptional once-in-a-lifetime Kenyan travel experiences accredited by the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) This One Horizon day tour is a magical opportunity to connect with Kenya’s proud Maasai people in an authentic and interactive way by becoming part of the hustle and bustle of Maasai village life. Having maintained a semi-nomadic way of life on their communal lands for centuries, the Maasai are well-known for their distinctive dress, valued customs and unique social and family structures, which include rites of passage and revered respect for elders. On this fun and insightful day, you'll take part in the rituals of the warriors, perform daily tasks with the women, and share much laughter and many ideas as you listen to fascinating stories and folklore.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled Water, Tea or Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Return transfers from your hotel in air conditioned vehicles, 20 images of your visit

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Reviewed By TrekTruckTrainonFBk

I had grand plans on arrival in Kenya to do a couple of the One Horizon tours, however had issues with their booking system only booking for the day after tomorrow. This led to phone calls with owner-operator Colin, who was able to accomodate me with both tours I wanted in a half-day personalised tour. I was met by Carol at my hotel and travelled to meet mothers with HIV thriving thanks to a two-year rehabilitation program that teaches them trade and entrepreneurial skills so they can set up their own business to support their families. There I also met Solomon (and Colin, briefly) and together we travelled on to meet two grandmothers thriving off pig-farming and able to support their families for the first time in their lives. I honestly could write tons about these experiences, but I will keep it to this: being a development graduate, I know what good charity and bad charity looks like. Colin gets in there and asks what is needed in the community and then makes it happen. The programs come from the community and the community thrives because of it. This is charity at its best. All of the women but particularly the warm hospitality shown by the grandmothers and Carol and Solomon over a lunch we made together, hearing stories about Kenyan life, the struggles, was probably the single best tourism experience I ever had. Carol and Solomon answered every question I had and then some, and I felt so inspired by their hard work and dedication. Travelling for another two months across Africa this tour remained my number one experience and takeaway of what Africa is. I cannot recommend One Horizon highly enough.

3. 4 Day Masai Mara Safari

Shoor Safaris Kenya
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Masai Mara is one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world, with a rich & varied collection of African wildlife. This 4 day Masai Mara Safari by road offers you a superior safari experience with accommodation in quality safari lodges and with six exciting, fully private game-drives inside the main Masai Mara National Reserve. You also get an option of adding several activities at an extra cost such as Hot Air Balloon Flight, Nature walks and relaxing massage during your trip. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, starting and ending in Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. This tour is ideal for tourists arriving on the morning flights into Nairobi from US, UK and India markets as they do not require an overnight stay in the city prior to the Safari. Travelers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE if arriving on the Emirates and Ethihad flights will most likely require an overnight in Nairobi.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, 3 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, All Fees and Taxes, Park Entry Fees

Exclusions: International flight tickets and visa costs., Tips, drinks, laundry, calls, and all such costs of a personal nature.

Reviewed By jasminn244

We had an absolutely amazing time and it was a breathtaking and wonderful experience. To be honest I think everybody should do a safari once in their lifetime! And if you can, you should definitely do that with Shoor Travel! Right from the start we have been in contact with Jane, who assisted us in organizing everything. As you can imagine we had a ton of questions, especially as my partner and I (36&32) were travelling with my parents (61&77) and wanted to ensure we have a very smooth trip. Jane was super patient, always very professionell and helpful and really a true angel. We cannot thank her enough. Jane is amazing! We were 6 days on the road with our driver guide John. He was an incredibly awesome, kind and knowledgeable guide, we had so much fun with him and the whole family enjoyed every minute of the tour. He is a really great guy and we appreciate him so very much! Furthermore we were soooo happy about the cozy bus with comfortable seats and pop up roof. We got into one of the Jeeps for the Balloon Safari and... Yes they do look nice and kind of super safari fancy but they are incredibly uncomfortable and everybody was happy to get into "our bus" afterwards. So please please keep those busses. We also added a few extra activities like the mentioned Baloon safari in Masai mara, a boat safari at lake Naivasha, a Massai village Visit and everything was perfectly organized. Furthermore the recommended hotels were simply amazing. We absolutely loved Serena Amboseli lodge and also liked the Lake Naivasha Country Club very much. The booked Kekooro Lodge in Masai Mara was not our favorite, but this has to do with the hotels very poor management and policy regarding drivers and guides, but this is a complete other story and has nothing to do with Shoor travel. To keep a long story short and wrap this up. We can only say THANK YOU Jane, THANK YOU John and thank you shoor travel for a once in a lifetime experience. If we ever have the chance to come to do a Safari again we will definitely book with you!

4. Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

Fort Jesus, Mombasa KE, Mombasa, Kenya Humphrey Ndungu Tours
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5.0 based on 69 reviews

As a Kenyan native with 15 years of experience as a tour guide, Humphrey's tour through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus is full of information, friendly faces of the people he's known for years, and stunning sights only the locals have access to.

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Reviewed By Gathoni-GN

It was delightful to see these places with the help of Humphrey. He was so knowledgeable and knew where we would get items at an affordable price. Tell him what you need and what you are willing to spend and he will surely get you there. Thank you so much we totally enjoyed ourselves. Ooohhh and thank you for the beautiful pictures you took of us, memories were made that day. Will definitely look you up the next time we are there.

5. NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children

Bata, Watalii St, Nairobi City, Kenya Nai Nami - Our Streets. Our Stories.
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With Nai Nami, you have the opportunity to experience the real Nairobi through the eyes of street children. Get inspired by their life stories and learn from their street skills! Nai Nami is a social enterprise with the aim to give disadvantaged youth from slums a future in life. We do this by building on their street skills and life stories.

Inclusions: Personal guide, Local lunch, Soft drinks, Lunch

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off: The tour starts and ends in front of Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel in Nairobi CBD

Reviewed By sambissett

Coming to Nairobi, we were contemplating doing a Kibera tour. However, despite the fact the money goes back into the slum, we felt that it was still unethical tourism. Then I stumbled across this tour! Truly one of the best things I've ever done. Our guides, Mrembe and Typhoon were hilarious. Lots of laughs were had throughout the tour, and they introduced us to so many of their friends on the street. It's very eye opening to hear their stories about growing up on the streets, but it's also great to see where these guys are now, and making something of their lives. We got to see 'the real Nairobi'; certainly parts of the city ('downtown') that we wouldn't/shouldn't have ventured into on our own. We felt 100% safe with our guides the whole time, and it was overall an amazing experience. The tour finished up with lunch in a local kibanda (veg options available), which was delicious. If you do ONE thing in Nairobi, make it this.

6. Kevins Kibera Slum Tours

Kevin’s Kibera Slum Tours
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Profit from your booking will be used to support the local community and send children to school. Kevin spends his whole life in Kibera and he can tell you stories, show you places. Kevin rescued a few street children and put them in orphanage school and the kids consider him Big Brother.

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Reviewed By Claudiaa000

Kevin gave me and my parents an amazing tour of Kibera. We met his family and friends and got firsthand information on what life is like in Kibera. Everyone we encountered was very friendly. I recommend Kevin’s tour to everyone who visits Nairobi. By booking this tour you are not only visiting Kibera, you are also helping out the Kibera residents because Kevin puts that money into local projects to help his neighbors and community. Thank you Kevin!!!

7. 1 Day Tour Lake Naivasha And Hell's Gate From Nairobi Daily Trips

day to day safaris
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1. Hell’s Gate is one of Kenya’s smaller national parks, which can be explored on foot.A game walk or bicycle (optional ) ride amid gracefully grazing gazelles,larger antelopes,Zebras and Giraffe is a delightful experience Take a nature walk at the shores of the lake and a boat-ride to view Hippos,Buffalo,Water buck,Antelope,Giraffes,Zebra among others. 2. Hell's Gate National Park is a park located between Lake Naivasha and the Longonot and Suswa volcanoes. It is covered by ashes from the Longonot eruption which occurred 100 years ago, the park is famous for its geothermal station, Lower Gorge and spectacular sceneries (cliffs, volcanoes gorges, geothermal steam). : Kindly note that the Amount of Entry Fees is Usd 26 which is not included and is payable by visa card or credit card, No cash payment.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By victoriacR8313OA

Incredible experience! Saw 4/5 the big five on this epic journey. The drive from Nairobi was long, but the driver made it fun with playing local music. The camp we stayed at was great, food was good, tents were clean, and we had hot water/shower/sink/toilet. The safari was incredible, and our driver made sure we saw as much as we could. We watched the sunset in the park during the sunset drive and the sunrise the next morning during the sunrise drive. We also visited the Masai Mara village which was such an interesting experience. 100% recommend the safari and village tour with day2daysafaris. Also, if you're wondering about traveling during the pandemic, everything was safe and recommend traveling now as there are very few tourists.

8. Nairobi Maasai Village Day Tour

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Get a Day to Day Experience with Masai Community. Learn how women prepare food & cook,weave Necklaces & Wrist bands, how the milk goats and many other lessons to from the community. Visit the Cattle Market and the shopping town. The Maasai community  live in small mud-thatched villages, surrounded by their cattle and smaller livestock. For hundreds of years the Masai have roamed these lands of Kenya and Tanzania, living a free, nomadic lifestyle. Their traditional lands now comprise much of Kenya’s national parks. A highlight of your safari vacation is a visit with these Maasai people. Many of the tribes welcome visitors to their villages to view up close their culture and lifestyle.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live entertainment, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By mellie075

It was a great tour. You can see the coffee process from the beginning to the end. And the end of the tour, you can tast different kind of coffees. Obed was a fantastic professional guide. Very friendly and respectful. You can ask him everything you want, and he can tell you.

9. See Kibera with a Non-Profit Leader

Yaya Centre, Argwings Kodhek Rd, Nairobi, Kenya Seed Foundation
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4.6 based on 84 reviews

Our tour brings you home to the humble lives of Kibera informal residents and you get a first hand encounter to their daily endavours and struggles to have a transformed future. Come listen to their eye opening stories of optimism and hope.

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Reviewed By elmrlo

Highly recommend this tour of the Kibera slums. Our guides Winnie and Willie were gracious and engaged and gave us an insiders look at life inside the Kibera slums. The proceeds of the tour go to support the educational mission inside the slum - which made it all the more worth the time.

10. 4-Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru safari from Nairobi

Bencia Africa Adventure & Safaris
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Discover the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park on a 4-day tour from Nairobi with transfers from the city’s hotels and airports. Go deep into the African plains and set out on daily game drives across the park. All the Big Five are here with many mammals and birds in this Masai Mara plain. Watch for the animals that emerge at dusk, see hippos and crocodiles along the banks of the Mara River, see the park’s stunning ‘Great Migration'. Feast your eyes with sightings of flamingos and White Rhinos in Lake Nakuru. • Safari is all inclusive, joining a small group (max. 6 pax)  • Accommodation with meals based on tour option chosen at time of booking • Accommodation includes big bed, linen, towels, toilet and bathroom inside. Hot water and electricity are available on schedule

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Pick up and drop off at your location in Nairobi, Transport in a safari-modified minivan, pop-up roof, fully equipped, each person near the window, 1 liter of bottled water per person per day in a vehicle, Professional english-speaking driver, guide, All safari game-drives as per itinerary, All entry fees and taxes, Air rescue by AMREF

Exclusions: Alcohol drinks, beverages - available to purchase, Cultural visits to maasai villages (15 USD p/p) - option, Airport pickup / drop off, remote locations (20 USD per group)

Reviewed By jeanpr92

This is an amazing tour!! From the lunch, the guide brought us to a really tasty roadside restaurant for lunch that is clean and super tasty food. And the lodge was superb! It was close to the National Park! We saw all the Big 5 and the driver was amazing and focused on having the guests see all of the animals as his goal! This is a once of a lifetime experience I cannot recommend highly enough!

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