Nairobi National Museum Day Tour

1 Day

Overview

Step into Kenya’s rich history, culture, and heritage with a visit to the Nairobi National Museum, one of the country’s premier cultural attractions. Located in the heart of Nairobi, the museum offers a fascinating journey through time, showcasing Kenya’s diverse archaeology, ethnography, paleontology, and art. Explore exhibits featuring prehistoric fossils, including some of the earliest human remains discovered by Dr Richard Leakey, and gain insight into Kenya’s vibrant tribal cultures through traditional artifacts, musical instruments, and historical displays.
Beyond the main exhibits, the museum complex includes the Snake Park, where visitors can see a variety of Kenya’s reptiles, amphibians, and other fascinating creatures up close. A stroll through the museum gardens provides a relaxing escape, with beautiful sculptures, indigenous plants, and birdlife adding to the experience. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or simply curious about Kenya’s past, the Nairobi National Museum Day Tour is a must-visit destination that offers a deeper understanding of the country’s rich heritage.

Highlights

Enjoy wide variety of most reputed collections relating to culture, history, and art hailing from East Africa and Kenya.
Within the museum there is a cafe /restaurant with a large balcony that offers a great and breathtaking jungle view
Visit the Snake Park, and The Marine Park

Day 1 :

Itinerary Details

The tour starts by picking you up from your Nairobi Hotel at 9:00 AM. Nairobi National Museum is the most popular gallery in the country. Situated on Museum Hill, about five minutes by road from the city centre, visitors can take a tour upon landing en route to other towns in the country. Additionally, this tour can conclude your safari in Kenya by giving you a chance to learn about the country in one venue. Whichever time you visit, the many features and attractions in this gallery will be your holiday highlight. The collections exhibited here focus on four themes: culture, nature, history and contemporary art. Nairobi National Museum also houses a curio shop with artefacts and items that can be great souvenirs. Families with children will love the experience, and when everyone gets tired and hungry, the on-site cafe has excellent treats for the whole family. Nairobi National Museum is open daily
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Snake Park
Within the compound, you can also visit Nairobi Snake Park or the Botanical Gardens. The snake park exhibits different species of reptiles found in the country. Spend the last hour of your visit in the botanical gardens and nature trail. The fresh air and cool shade of dozens of trees and flowers lets you exhale after a day in the heat of the city.
Duration: 1 hour

Included

Arrival & Departure airport transfers complementary to all our clients.
Transportation as per itinerary.
Accommodation per itinerary or similar with a request to all our clients.
Meals as per itinerary Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Services literate English driver/guide.
National Park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary.
Excursions & activities as per itinerary with a request
Recommended Mineral Water while on safari.

Excluded

Visas and related costs.
Personal Taxes.
Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature.
International flights.
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary like Balloon safari, Masai Village.