Top Kenya Day Trips

Set out to explore Wasini Island on this tour experience. After a private transfer, board a boat to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. Here, enjoy snorkeling and looking for dolphins. The next stop is a local village where you’ll learn about the community’s traditions from the families who live there. Then enjoy an authentic Swahili lunch prepared by local women. The day wraps up with a poignant tour of the Shimoni Slave Caves. This experience is excellent for those who want to connect with locals and learn about Wasini from their perspective.

Get the African safari experience without having to stray far from Nairobi with a day tour to Nairobi National Park. Your private guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you to the park, where you have the chance to see all sorts of wildlife against the backdrop of the Nairobi skyline, all from the comfort of an open-top vehicle.

Enjoy a close encounter with elephants, lions, rhinos, and more on this full-day private safari tour of Tsavo East National Park. Benefit from personalized attention and unobstructed views of Kenya’s largest protected landscape as you explore by pop-roof vehicle, with included hotel pickup and drop-off ensuring a hassle-free trip.

Many people meet members of the Maasai tribe during safari tours, but few get a chance to enjoy deeper and more meaningful interactions. Experience life in a Maasai village during this immersive half-day tour. Participate in village activities like milking goats, cooking ugali, and making your own beadwork. During Mondays and Fridays, visitors can also attend a livestock market.

Learn about two of Kenya's most famous animals on this tour to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. See the animals in a safe, contained environment focused on rehabilitation and conservation. This tour includes all entrance fees and private transportation for a hassle-free experience.

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey from Diani Beach to the stunning Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. Enjoy a scenic drive to Shimoni, then cruise by dhow or motorboat across turquoise waters. Watch playful dolphins and snorkel among vibrant coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. Savor a Swahili-style seafood lunch on Wasini Island, stroll through the local village, and end your adventure at the historic Shimoni Slave Caves before returning to Diani with incredible memories. Highlights: -Cruise the Indian Ocean aboard a traditional dhow or motorboat -Spot wild dolphins and snorkel in Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park -Feast on fresh Swahili seafood with ocean views -Discover Wasini Island’s culture on a guided village walk -Visit the haunting yet fascinating Shimoni Slave Caves *Ideal for couples, families, and groups of all sizes

Spot plenty of iconic wildlife species without ever even leaving the Kenyan capital during this six-hour safari tour in Nairobi National Park. Ride in a special tour van with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing. See lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and many more animals, with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off provided free of charge.

See herds of elephants at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro on a full-day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. An early morning departure ensures you’ll reach Amboseli with time for morning and afternoon game drives, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, and more; exploring in an open-top safari vehicle means unobstructed views for observing and photographing Amboseli wildlife.

Kenya is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Nairobi hotel.

A circle-island tour of Oahu usually runs a fixed loop, stopping where the operator decides rather than where you want to linger. Build your own instead on this private tour, where the guide shapes the route around what you're after—hiking, beach time, waterfalls, or food—and drives you around the island at your pace. Hotel pickup and all transport are included, so the day is yours to plan.

This is an excursion focusing on bird life, walking safari on Crescent Island, adventure activities, boat excursion, biking and hiking and small game viewing. Hell’s gate is one of the world’s park where you can walk and ride bicycle while watching animals. While in lake Naivasha boat ride our captain will explain to you different bird species and you will see hippos. Get up close with wildlife and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing species.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with the exclusive private day tour to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic safari destinations. Famous for its large herds of elephants and stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, this experience combines breathtaking scenery with unforgettable wildlife encounters. Your journey begins with a comfortable drive to the park, where vast open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands await. Keep your camera ready as you spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 species of birds in their natural habitat. The highlight? Watching majestic elephants roam beneath the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro – Africa’s tallest mountain and the perfect setting for incredible photos. As this is a private tour, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, guided by a professional who shares expert insights and hidden gems along the way.

Ride a bike through Hell’s Gate National Park and get up close and personal with the natural scenery and wildlife, knowing your professional guide is nearby to make sure you’re safe on this private tour. You also have the option to take a cruise on Lake Naivasha to see all sorts of birds and hippos, but this is an additional expense.

Between the language barrier and the prevalence of low-quality goods, souvenir shopping in Kenya can be a minefield. Navigate it with ease on this door-to-door private tour, with your driver/guide on hand to translate, carry heavy items, and advise if required. A typical tour includes stops at four high-caliber stores: Kazuri Beads Factory, Utamaduni Crafts Centre, the Maasai Market, and Galleria Shopping Mall.

Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure at Nairobi National Park, where the golden rays of dawn unveil a wildlife spectacle like no other. Join us on an exhilarating four-hour game drive just moments away from the bustling city. Get ready to witness graceful giraffes gracefully grazing, majestic lions commanding their kingdom, and elegant cheetahs sprinting across the horizon. With each passing moment, anticipate the thrill of encountering elusive rhinos, playful zebras, and a mosaic of vibrant birdlife.

Visit Amboseli National Park from Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes a game drive and lunch at a safari camp. Traveling in a climate-controlled van ensures a comfortable day of exploring Amboseli National Park, where big-tusked elephants and other wildlife graze with the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and you’ll also have the chance to interact with Maasai people in a community near the park.

Amboseli National Park is home to dozens of famous wildlife species, from lions and cheetahs to zebras and giraffes—but it can be hard to spot animals without a specialized vehicle. On this full-day private tour, maximize your sightings by traveling in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing. Lunch is included, so you can skip the hassle of organizing your day and focus on the wildlife.

Feel the ancient rhythms of Africa as you feast on game grilled over an open fire on this door-to-door dinner package. First, savor authentic African meats with classic accompaniments as a live band plays. Next, enjoy a thrilling show that blends African dance moves with acrobatics, keeping you glued to the stage. Travel in a group no larger than 11 people for a more intimate experience.

Ride a bike and hike through Hell’s Gate National Park on a full-day, private tour from Nairobi to the wildlife reserve and Lake Naivasha that includes entrance fees, bikes, and round trip-transport from Nairobi. This customizable tour offers the rare chance to see wildlife outside of a safari vehicle while exploring a scenic part of the Great Rift Valley.

Escape the bustle of the capital and enjoy a full day in Kenya’s stunning Great Rift Valley during this private Mount Longonot excursion from Nairobi. Get a chance to peer inside the extinct volcano’s crater during a half-day hike. Head to Lake Naivasha for a lakeside lunch and boat ride (at your own expense) before returning to Nairobi. Hotel transfers and entrance fees are included.

Crescent Island Game Sanctuary is the perfect place for wildlife watching; there are lots of different creatures to see—including hippos, giraffes, and eagles. Instead of visiting the sanctuary on a crowded group tour, this private experience offers a more peaceful encounter. Get picked up from your Nairobi hotel, then travel in a private vehicle to Crescent Island, with a driver-guide to accompany you and provide commentary throughout your adventure.

Short on time but still want the safari experience? Consider this day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Your driver will pick you up at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport and take you out to the park, where you'll get the chance to go on a game drive and visit a local Masai community, and still make it back to Nairobi in time for dinner.

Visit East Africa’s largest black rhino reserve on a full-day tour from Nairobi to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Watch for wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives through a park that’s home to the world’s three remaining northern white rhino, and enjoy front-row views of a watering hole at a safari lodge. This full-day Ol Pejeta wildlife tour includes pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, game drives, and entrance fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.