Beyond the usual tourist traps, Nairobi now boasts many lesser-known gems when you need to escape your everyday – We’ve rounded up 10 of the coolest experiences to help you uncover and rediscover your city!
#10. Kiambethu Farm Tour, Limuru
An immersive, taste-guided tour of the lush Kiambethu Tea Farm and all it’s resident animals! Explore the rolling tea fields and historic 110 year-old estate, then finish up with a delicious 3 course farm-to-plate lunch!
Need to Know
- Tours only run from Thurs – Sun from 11am
- Reservation required!
- From Ksh 4,200 per person including lunch
#9. Dusty Helmets Moto Safaris, Soysambu Conservancy
Fancy an off-road adventure?! Try a thrilling two day motorbike game safari with Dusty Helmets! You’ll experience the raw beauty of Soysambu and encounter wildlife, local communities and breathtaking scenery. Get off grid for an authentic, adrenaline fuelled weekend in the bush!
Need to Know
- 2 – 8 riders will be led by an experienced tour guide
- 2 day trip with an overnight stay in Punda Milias Camp in Nakuru
- All vehicles, equipment, fuel and insurance provided
- Top enduro motorbikes and quads available – All rider levels welcome!
- Prices on Uncover app
#8. Tandem Paragliding, Kijabe
More action-packed thrills await at Mawingu Camp Kenya. Experience a rush like no other as you take to the sky with an experienced instructor and take in the stunning views over the Rift Valley. Picnics, camping, hiking, biking and yoga-with-a-view are also available!
Need to know
- You’ll be paragliding at one of 4 beautiful sites depending on best weather
- You’ll get comprehensive safety training with your own dedicated instructor
- The experience lasts approximately 15-20 minutes in the air
- Ksh 20,000 per person on Uncover
#7. The Forest Paintball Experience, Limuru
Gather your friends, fam or colleagues and gear up for a paint-splattered showdown in the beautiful Kereita Forest. The ultimate test of team work, stealth, strategy and sharpshooting – Let the paint fly!
Need to Know
- Lasts approximately 1 hour depending on group size
- Minimum 2 people required
- Great restaurant and bar onsite to refuel after a shoot
- Open Thu – Sun from 9am – 5pm
- 2,000 Ksh per person on Uncover
#6. Horse Riding at The Forest, Limuru
Giddy up and explore the scenic beauty of The Forest on horseback. Trot through stunning forest trails on your trusty steed and an experienced guide. All riding levels are welcome!
Need to know
- All protective equipment and safety training provided
- Choose between 30 and 60 minute rides
- Open Thu – Sun from 9am – 5pm
- From Ksh 2,000 per person Uncover
#5. Archery at The Forest, Limuru
Get Zen or unleash your inner Robin Hood at the archery range. Top instructors are on hand to help you hone your aim, let your arrows fly and hit bullseye!
Need to know
- Go solo or get competitive against friends
- Lasts approx 1 hour
- Open Thu – Sun from 9am – 5pm
- Ksh 1,400 per person on Uncover
#4. The Zipline Experience, Limuru
Glide above the treetops and experience East Africa’s longest ziplines. Choose from the shorter, 2 zipline tour or go all-out with 6 ziplines over 2.2 km – Guaranteed to get the heart pumping!
Need to know
- All protective equipment and safety training provided
- Open Thu – Sun from 9am – 5pm
- Shorter, 2 line tour take approx 45 mins (Ksh 2,000 on Uncover)
- Full 6 line tour takes 2 hours (Ksh 3,200 on Uncover)
#3. Craft your own Kenyan Originals gin, Westlands
We all know KO make some amazing craft gins, but have you checked out their Kraft Room tasting experience? Dive into this immersive gin making masterclass and custom make your own unique bottle of botanical gin to take home (or drink!)
Need to know
- Learn the history, local ingredients and process of distilling great gin in Kenya
- Sample the full KO range along with delicious nibbles
- Open Wed – Sun from 3 – 11pm
- From Ksh 10,000 for a shared bottle experience on Uncover
#2. Entim Sidai Spa & Bubbles, Karen
Rough week? Sometimes all you need is a massage, and yep it would be great if you’re in a serene spa that just happens to serve prosecco
Need to know
- 45 minute massage of your choosing and a glass of prosecco
- Stay for a coffee, grab a bite and work from paradise in the lush gardens
- Open all week until 8pm
- Ksh 5,500 per person on Uncover
#1. The Winebox Premium Tasting Experience
Indulge your inner sommelier with this flight of 6 premium wines, curated and explained by a Winebox expert. Explore their expansive cellar and have anything opened or delivered home. Their Cave à Manger serves delicious charcuterie and cheese boards as well as a full à la carte menu.
Need to know
- 6 – 12 guests per tasting (approx 2 hours)
- Open Tues – Sun 12 – 11pm
- Ksh 3,000 per person on Uncover
Ready to Uncover these and more awesome experiences?
Download the Uncover app or email the team at concierge@uncover.africa
Want to escape the city? Check out our Top 10 Nairobi Getaways
Entim Sidai Spa is incredible!