Day Trips in Kenya: 13 Sorted by Price

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · from $45Our pick

Spend about five hours on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof tour van, with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a stop at Maasai Market Collections Karen. Guides such as Edwin, Lawrence, Peter, and William are praised for spotting wildlife. Park admission costs extra, and vehicle quality and timing can vary.

“The tour operator is very good. Even though I had not heard from few hours before the excursion, when I reached out to them they were very responsive. We had Lawrence as a guide, and he was awesome! Super nice, good vibe and flexible. The issue I had was more with Viator, who offers options that do not exist (French guide, tour at 5:30).”

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2.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you cycle and walk among zebra, giraffes, gazelle, and more. Guides such as Joash, David, Jaffar, and Reagan are praised for patient help and park knowledge. Add a $25 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds. Expect a long, active day with roughly four hours on the road.

“It was wonderful to have a knowledgeable driver to pick me up and drop me off all day long. My driver was Joash. I had a wonderful, safe, relaxing day seeing Kenya. One warning, the climb down at Hells Gate is quite strenuous. Wear good shoRead more”

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3.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Leave Nairobi early in a 4x4 for a five-hour Amboseli game drive, with chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. After lunch, visit a traditional Maasai village for dancing, beadwork, and conversation. Guides such as Charles, Harrison, and Jack are praised for careful driving and strong animal spotting.

“Seeing the animals against the beautiful backdrop of Amboseli was a highlight of our trip. Harrison made it even better with his deep knowledge and great personality. He really went above and beyond for us!”

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4.Masai village Day Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $100

Leave Nairobi at 7:30 a.m. for a private, hotel-to-hotel visit to a Maasai community near Kajiado. With guides such as Obed, Moses, Mwose, or Tim, you can learn about cooking, milking goats, beadwork, family life, music, and traditional dress, then visit a cattle market in Bisil.

“I had an excellent time with Mwose (Moses) on this tour of the village. It is a really immersive experience where you feel like you have joined the village. It started with Mwose picking me up from the hotel. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about Kenyan history. It was like talking to an old friend. Once we arrived at the village, everyone greeted us warmly. The ladies then dressed us up in the traditional outfits which was really cute. We then got to learn about the different roles in the village through a variety of activities. Mwose suggested an excellent restaurant on the way back to the hotel so…”

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5.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Start with a Great Rift Valley viewpoint, then cycle 16 km through Hell’s Gate National Park beside zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and buffaloes. Walk the gorge, enjoy lunch, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds. Guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, and Patrick have earned praise for their care, but park, bike, boat, and lunch costs are extra.

“We had a wonderful experience today exploring Lake Naivasha by boat, enjoying the beautiful wildlife around us. Our visit to Hell's Gate was equally exciting, with fun activities that made the day even more memorable. A special thanks to Ruth and Isaiah, who were incredibly kind and patient throughout, making the experience all the more enjoyable.”

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6.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $90

This Nairobi day trip combines the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Kazuri Beads Factory, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Stephen, Titus, and Wellington are praised for early starts, good photo spots, and helpful local advice. Check the booking option carefully, as Nairobi National Park fees may be extra.

“Stephen was absolutely amazing. Not only was he super knowledgeable, but he set us up to have the best tour ever. He made sure we had the best position at the elephants, took the BEST photos and videos of us and was incredibly attentive and fun. He made the day absolutely incredible. If you book this tour, which you absolutely should, do yourself a favor and request Stephen. This tour hits all the must do activities in Nairobi and Stephen takes it to the next level.”

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7.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $310

Leave Nairobi at 5 a.m. for Amboseli National Park in an open-roof safari vehicle. Your guide searches for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and birds, with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. The day includes park fees, bottled water, a buffet lunch at Oltukai Lodge, and pickup and drop-off in Nairobi or at the airport.

“What an epic and perfect day. Jerry was the best you could ask for. Part expert NASCAR driver. Part tour guide so knowledgeable about Amboseli and part comedian making the day fun. Dozens of elephants, hundreds of zebras, gazelles, beautiful birds and at the very end HIPPOS!!! Lunch at Ol Tukai lodge was the best we’ve had on our trip. I wish we’d thought about staying the night. Driving the road from Nairobi to Mombasa is not for the faint of heart so you better have an expert driver like Jerry. Bring some snacks, the best camera you can, and your energy. Fantastic day!”

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8.Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 217 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $185

You’ll spend four hours on a guided game drive in Nairobi National Park, only about 10 km from central Nairobi. Morning departures give you the best wildlife odds. Extend the day with the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, lunch, or an evening dinner and dance show. Guides such as Stephen, Paul, Maina, and Clement are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“Our Guide Stephen was phenomenal. We saw nearly every animal from a few feet and had the opportunity to make amazing pictures. Our Guide definitely had plenty of experience and was moving very secure. Definitely a 5/5 safari experience for me. The pick up and drop off was a fabulous extra”

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9.Day tour to Hell’s Gate National park and optional Boat ride on lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where you’ll cycle among zebra and eagles, then walk through volcanic scenery with a private guide. Add a one-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride for bird watching and hippo viewing. Guides may include Stephen, Gaddafi, Charles, Isaac, or Sammy.

“The acces to the Valley have been closed for five years! Its nowhere to be found in the advertising- you even see pictures from the bottom of the canyon- closed for five years now and no signs of opening the years to come”

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10.Elephant Sanctuary and Giraffe Center Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 148 reviews · 2 - 7 hours · from $40

Spend a few hours with rescued baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then feed Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. An English-speaking guide such as Sam, Titus, or Faith handles transport, reservations, city commentary, and photos. Pickup and drop-off in Nairobi are included, but check the attraction and park fees carefully before booking.

“I had such a wonderful experience on this tour. My guide, Sam, shared the same name as me, so we were already off to a great start! He arrived right on time and made the day smooth and enjoyable. As a solo traveler, one of the highlights was how thoughtful he was about helping me take photos—I didn’t even need to use my selfie stick. That small gesture made a big difference in my trip. The tour itself was excellent. You’ll get to enjoy the Giraffe Center and spend time at the Elephant Sanctuary—both are truly memorable experiences. I highly recommend booking this tour; you won’t regret it. Thank you,…”

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11.Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $190

Leave Nairobi around 5 a.m. for Amboseli National Park, arriving about 8:45 for a game drive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Expect close elephant sightings, possible lions, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and more. Guides such as Peter, Julius, Evans, Henry, Kim, and Ebhantus have led this trip, with Maasai village visits available for an extra fee.

“Peter, our tour guide, was the most amazing tour guide we'd had in our time in Nairobi. He is incredibly informative and thoughtful of what we wanted to see. Would highly recommend this tour, and consider yourself lucky if Peter is the tour guide!”

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12.Day Tour To Lake Nakuru Park With Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $210

Leave Nairobi at 6:00am with a private driver-guide for Lake Nakuru’s flamingos, pelicans, and wildlife, then continue to Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride with hippo viewing and eagle feeding. Guides such as Festus Kazungu and Samuel have earned praise for their warm, well-informed care. Park fees and boat fare cost extra.

“I was concerned at first booking a trip all day with a stranger as my guide. But Festus Kazungu made me feel welcome and comfortable from the moment I met him. We was very knowledgeable about the area and quickly picked up on what I was interested. I cannot recomRead more”

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13.Day Tour To Hell’s Gate National Park and Optional Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $65

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where a guide helps you cycle about 16 km among zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and dramatic cliffs. Add a Lake Naivasha motorboat ride for hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, and more birds. Drivers such as Calvin and guides including Frank or Gaddafi have led this private day trip.

“El guía nos estuvo mostrando todos los lugares de donde se inspiró la película del rey león, fue muy interesante y me gustó mucho. Tuve guía en español que me platicó y contó todo en hells gate, excelente guía. El chofer fue un poco insisRead more”

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