Nairobi Stopover & Layover Tour – Private, Fast & Flexible!

Perfect way to spend our 8 hour layover. Our guide was super friendly, flexible and knowledgeable. We spent time at the Karen Blixen Museum, went to lunch and had a fabulous gamedrive at the Nairobi National Park. You will have to get a transit visa, and mandatory health insurance. Also you pay the entrance fee to the National Park, not included, so the entire excursion becomes quite pricey.

Beson was a great guide. Punctual and was very aware of what we wanted and tried to do everything possible. Very satisfied.

We had an amazing time with Jackson exploring Kenya! We had a 13 hour layover in Kenya and the tour group was very responsive and tailored and itinerary for us so we could go to the giraffe center, Nairobi national park, and tour the city of Nairobi. We had so much fun and learned so much, cannot recommend this tour enough!

Thank you Jackson for the amazing day and for being so flexible and easygoing. We had a great time and learned so much about Nairobi. It was great. Karura Forest was the best addition. Thank you.

Very good experience, clear communication, very goog guide and The visits where amazing. We had an pick up at 8 and The visit lasted until 15. Recommandabel if you have a stop over.

Jackson was an outstanding driver! He was professional, friendly, and made our experience in Kenya even more enjoyable. We highly recommend him and will definitely use his services again the next time we visit Kenya.

Jackson was an excellent tour guide. Such a good way to see Nairobi on a transit

Jackson. Jackson. Jackson. The tour was amazing but Jackson the guide made it 100x better. Excited, energetic, friendly, kind, he was what made this tour remarkable.

Great experience and wonderful company. Driver was excellent and very knowledgeable and professional. I would definitely recommend going with this company.

I had a great time on this tour! I booked kind of very last minute, however, the organizers were very helpful and accommodating in building the tour program for the day. Also, many thanks to my driver who was driving very safely and was actually quite knowledgeable about the places I visited. I definitely recommend this tour for a short or longer stay in Nairobi

The tour operator was very flexible. Driver Jackson was educational & entertaining. You can choose how many hours you want to be in the tour. Our hotel was not amongst those listed, but the tour operator was very flexible and accommodating and made it happen. We were very grateful for that. The driver Jackson made sure we went to all the places listed and gave us a really good tour of Nairobi. He was very informative of the history, and his English was really good. The tour operator kept in constant contact with us prior to the tour, and made sure everything was fine, then checked in at the end of the tour. Jackson, our driver also took us to a very good local restaurant- as we requested that, and the food was delicious. At the national park, he did his best to ensure that we saw many different animals. All in all we were able to accomplish a lot in a short time, and had a great time. We never felt pressured. We learnt a lot about Nairobi and enjoyed this tour.

Very expensive for what it is. Not great value for money. The best part was the national park which we had to pay an addional £75, so all in all £500. Ease of use was good. Driver was friendly. Partner was also taken ill and we had to return to the airport a few hours early, tried to get a very small refund for the two hours but was declined

We only had a short window to explore Nairobi between flying in at NBO in the afternoon and out the following morning to go on safari. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the Giraffe Center (a memorable experience), then we stopped at the Golden Eagle shop to see original handcrafted masai souvenirs, followed by a driving tour of the main sites in the city. I’m grateful someone else was driving because traffic is nuts here. The tour guide was friendly and explained everything.

We had a full day layover in Nairobi so booked this to make the most of some of our time. We were aware that we would still have some time waiting at the airport before and after though. However, on seeing our flight times the company picked us up immediately from our inward flight and took us out all day, giving us additional hours for free. Nairobi National Park was brilliant for a morning trip, we saw a number of animals including zebra, giraffes and rhinos. Feeding giraffes at the Center was great. We also enjoyed driving through the slums as it gave us a real insight into Kenya. Our driver was friendly and accommodating. We felt safe all day.

Jackson was an incredible guide during our day in Nairobi. A professional, kind, and knowledgeable lead as we traversed the city, its various landmarks, and giraffe center. We would highly recommend to other travelers that find themselves with extra time in Nairobi.

These are some of the kindness, patient, and understanding traveler professionals I have ever worked with! Enjoyed! Nairobi is a beautiful city. I was only here for a short time, but when I come back, I will connect with this specific traveler services provider.

We had the most incredible day in Nairobi thanks to our amazing guide, Jackson! From the moment he picked us up at the airport, he was warm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. He curated a private tour that perfectly suited our interests and made sure we were comfortable and safe the entire time. We visited the Giraffe Center, explored the city, and spent a breathtaking afternoon in Nairobi National Park—where we saw rhinos, hippos, baboons, and so much more! Jackson was so knowledgeable and patient, giving us plenty of time to enjoy each stop at our own pace. What really stood out was how much he genuinely cared about our experience. He went above and beyond to make sure our day was seamless and memorable, and then got us back to the airport right on time. Highly recommend Jackson if you’re looking for a safe, caring, and unforgettable tour in Nairobi!

Horrible experience. I would not recommend this tour company at all. The itinerary says 6 places/things you would do. I booked an 8 hour tour and was rushed through 2 of them then told we were stopping to eat, but I wasn’t even hungry. I ended up having to pay for the tour guides food. He sat there and played on his phone the whole time and then I asked her what’s next he said nothing that was only four hours into the tour. He said the city tour wasn’t included though it was on the description. He showed me the texts from the tour operator. The tour operator was not answering my texts or calls when I landed to answer my questions. I was dropped back off after only 5 hours and the tour company is refusing to answer me or refund my money. I highly recommend going directly with a tour company instead. I booked this tour a month and a half in advance and it said it included the elephant orphanage. When I asked about that two days before the tour, the tour operator said that that needed to be booked in advance and he did not do it so I was not able to go do that. I felt take advantage of as a solo female traveler. Do not book. There are better companies out there to book with.

Jackson was extremely nice and informative. He greeted us at the airport and then took us on a tour of the city. In just a few hours, we were able to see a lot of places, from the slums to a safari in Nairobi National Park. If you find yourself in Nairobi, this tour is an excellent option for a quick overview of the city and its surroundings. I highly recommend it!

This is an amazing introduction to Nairobi. Jackson was a great tour guide who managed to combine a game drive, shopping trip, lunch, giraffe feeding, and city tour into a single amazing day. We opted for the longest version (10 hours) as we had a full day in the city. The pace was perfect from our 9am pick up at our hotel until the 7pm drop off at our departure terminal at the airport. If you have one day to see Nairobi this is the tour to take.

I booked the 4 hour tour and we visited the national park, giraffe center and city tour. Mr Jackson met me promptly at the airport. He is a pleasant guide, didnt rush me at any stop and was generous with his time. He kindly answered all my questions about Nairobi. The giraffe center is a relatively quick experience and so is the city tour (in comparison to the park visit). Most of the time you are in a vehicle. Something to consider if you are coming off a long flight.

What an incredible day! Jackson was wonderful; he picked me up at the airport and off we went for a fabulous day. The tour through Nairobi was educational and going to the giraffe center was a delight. The highlight was the game drive - we saw so many rhinos!! It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish and I can't thank Jackson enough!! Major hat tip to the company for their communication leading up to the day; Aqeel was in touch about the details and made sure that I was happy and comfortable at every step. I'd definitely recommend getting the eTA sorted before you arrive (easy to handle online) and booking this tour for your layover in Nairobi!

We had a great time, we had a overnight layover so we opted for the driver to pick my husband and I up at our hotel. Once picked up we went on a grand tour of Nairobi. The driver took us on a 5-hour tour which included seeing the sights of Nairobi, giraffe feeding, a safari and then a great recommendation to eat at Carnivore. We had a great time and was able to see so much of Nairobi. Thank you.

Loved being able to take advantage of our 9 hour layover in Nairobi. Jackson was amazing!! A time was coordinated and he picked us from the airport and dropped us back off. We were able to go to the Giraffe Center and feed the giraffes. We got to tour the city from his vehicle, shop for souvenirs and drive around Nairobi National Park and see all kinds of animals! It was wonderful and I would recommend to others. - I suggest applying in advance for a eTA Visa. Turnaround is about 48 hours and costs about $37pp. (Traveled from NC, USA)

It was the perfect way to spend a long layover. We started at the city tour so we could beat the traffic (great idea) then went to the giraffe center and the national park. It felt like an express safari and we had a wonderful time. Very attentive staff and very knowledgeable driver. Great day!

Aqeel and his agency were phenomenal and highly organized. First, they arranged for an airport pickup. Our driver arrived on time and was waiting for us with a sign with our name. He was extremely helpful and carried all of our luggage. He drove safely and efficiently to get us to our hotel. Next, Aqeel arranged for a one day layover tour. We had five hours and he planned a great overview of the city with key highlights. The tour guide, Jackson, was amazing and highly knowledgeable. I will book this company again when I return to Nairobi.

We spent the majority of our long layover on this tour, and it was a great way to spend the day. The guide was waiting for us when we exited the airport, and got us back to the airport at the agreed time (we were able to take our luggage since we had to switch airlines, rather than find airport storage, but check ahead if you have a lot of luggage). We saw a lot of different animals in Nairobi National Park, including lions as well as rhinoceroses (which we came across minutes after the guide told us we were in their territory). We also enjoyed the giraffe center, and the drive around the city center with information provided by our guide.

If you have a layover in Nairobi and want to see a bit of the city be sure to book this opportunity to set your own agenda based on your flight schedule and interests. Jackson was incredible -easy to find at the airport, worked with us on an itinerary tailored to our interests, gave us lots of local context on current events, took us to a wonderful craft market and made everything easy and enjoyable. We will definitely do it again if we find ourselves back in Nairobi. Don’t hesitate - you won’t regret it!

My wife and I had a 10 hour layover in Nairobi and we decided to get aquatinted with the City. We were not disappointed. I was highly impressed by the tour this company offered. First of all, I am a person who is deeply interested in politics, world affairs and history. I say this because if you are like me, you will find this experience to be excellent. Jackson, our tour guide, shared with us much insight and he showed us a very thorough slice of the City in the time allocated. I was amazed at how much content he was able to create and show us in the time we had with him. We found him to be very pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable.

Traveled from NY to Zanzibar. We had a layover in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for 7.5 hours. We wanted to explore Kenya instead of waiting at the airport. I am happy I pre-booked this tour. My husband and I got our Visa’s at the airport. Our tour guide was waiting outside the airport for us ready to pick us up with a smile. Our driver was professional and very knowledgeable. We visited the Nairobi National Park and the Giraffe Center. We got to see some animals at the National Park. I absolutely loved the Giraffe Center, it was really nice to be able to feed the Giraffe and take pictures with them. Overall we do recommend this tour.

Today me and my partner had a 6 hour layover private tour in Nairobi. We had an amazing day! Our tour guide Jackson was brilliant! Thank you so much for such a great time! Highly recommend.

we had the most incredible tour with Jackson. He was such a great guide and was full of fun amd laughter. He knew exactly where to find the animals in Nairobi National Park and made it a magical experience! the tour operators were very helpful, always in contact and apologetic about a slight delay in pick up due to a car breakdown. Dont hesitate to book this layover experience!

There was a delay of about 30 mins as our driver had a breakdown but despite this we had the most incredible tour with Jackson. He was such a great guide and was full of fun and laughter. He knew exactly where to find all the animals in Nairobi National Park and made it a magical experience! The tour organisers were very helpful, always in contact and apologetic about the delay. Don't hesitate to book this layover experience!

Viator was outstanding to deal with. They put me in contact with Aqueel who helped me customize my experience so that we could celebrate my parents birthday's as we wanted. The entire day was fabulous and the driver was oustanding. Jackson provided a beautiful cake as arranged and the day couldn't be more perfect if we tried.

The Giraffe Center was the highlight. So much fun! Really enjoyed seeing the other animals and visiting the different neighborhoods of Nairobi. Our driver, Jackson, took very good care of us and was great to share the city with us.

It was a great way of visiting Nairobi during my layover! I landed at 6am and Jackson was waiting for me, we had coffee while waiting for the city to wake up and visited every corner! Perfectly back on time for my flight. Thanks so much!

I had a great afternoon with Jackson. He was knowledgable, friendly and great fun. He tailored my trip to exactly what I wanted to do. From the messages beforehand, to the pick up at the airport to dropping me back to my hotel, everything went smoothly. I definitely recommend them.

Jackson was a flexible and skilled guide. He picked us up as soon as we arrived, even though the flight was 3 hours later than originally planned. The trip in the National Park was very good, where we got to see rhinos up close. The trip to the giraffe center was both fun and educational, and the trip into the city and to Freedom Park was educational and nice. We were driven back to the airport well before we were supposed to continue. A stress-free and nice experience.