Nairobi enjoys a mild, highland climate year-round. Days are pleasantly warm and sunny, while mornings and evenings can be quite brisk.
Start your day exploring the Kenyan coffee scene in the leafy suburbs of Karen. Tin Roof Café offers a tranquil, open-air setting perfect for enjoying locally sourced, freshly roasted coffee and a hearty breakfast before a day of wildlife encounters.
Visit websiteUber/Taxi · 20 mins — Order your ride by 10:30 AM; you must arrive at the Elephant Orphanage before the strict 11:00 AM entry time.
Witness incredible wildlife conservation efforts at this orphanage for rhinos and elephants. The public viewing is strictly limited to one hour a day, where you can watch the rescued babies being fed formula and playing in the mud.
Visit websiteUber/Taxi · 15 mins — Head back towards the Karen estate area for a cultural and craft exploration.
Explore local crafts at Kazuri Beads, a workshop founded in 1975 to provide sustainable employment for single mothers. Take a fascinating free tour to see the intricate hand-crafting and hand-painting process of ceramic beads and pottery.
Uber/Taxi · 10 mins — A short, easy ride down the road to your next wildlife encounter.
Get up close with the highly endangered Rothschild's giraffes. After feeding them from the raised wooden platform, cross the street to take a peaceful 1.5km hike through the adjacent Gogo River Nature Trail for some light adventure and relaxation.
Visit websiteUber/Taxi · 25 mins — Traffic can build up in the late afternoon; enjoy the scenic drive to Lang'ata for dinner.
End the day with Kenya's famous Nyama Choma (roasted meat) experience. Waiters wielding Maasai swords carve a variety of exotic and traditional meats directly onto a sizzling cast-iron plate in a bustling, festive open-air atmosphere.
Visit websitePick your own interests, pace and dates — it’s free.