Top Kenya Day Trips - page 3

Hike your way up Mt. Longonot on a private day trip from Nairobi, and admire the national park’s volcanic terrain of bubbling geysers and soaring rift valley cliffs. After your climb to the crater’s rim, you’ll relax with a lakeside lunch, then hop on a boat for a cruise around Lake Naivasha, looking for hippos and eagles as you go. The full climb and descent takes up to four hours, and a good general standard of fitness is needed.

The flamingoes that gather at Lake Nakuru National Park are considered one of Africa’s greatest natural sights, but the area’s wildlife and scenery go far beyond the bright pink birds. This full-day, private guided tour from Nairobi offers ample time to explore the park, spot animals on morning and afternoon game drives, and see birds and hippos from a boat on Lake Naivasha as an optional upgrade.

Without leaving Nairobi, you can still see plenty of wildlife in just a few hours on this tour to Nairobi National Park. A private vehicle takes you through the park in search of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes in a wild habitat, and an in-the-know guide shares information and ups your chances of seeing the animals you most want to see.

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.

Get a peek at cheetahs, lions, zebras, elephants, and other iconic wildlife species—with the snowcapped peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro as your backdrop—during this private, full-day excursion to Amboseli National Park. Ride comfortably from Nairobi with your own personal driver and guide. Then, explore the park from a pop-up safari van during a half-day tour before setting back for your Nairobi hotel.

Kenyan tea is renowned around the world and the Kiambethu Tea Farm is among the country’s oldest, dating back to 1910. This private full-day tour from Nairobi includes a tour of the tea plantation, a delicious 3-course lunch, and an expert-led tea tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover Nairobi’s art and cultural scene without deciding which museums and galleries to prioritize on your own. This private half-day tour brings together three of the city’s leading institutions for a broader look at Kenya’s heritage, from historical collections to modern and contemporary African art. Travel between stops with ease while gaining added context and insight throughout the experience.

Just because you have limited time in Kenya doesn’t mean you have to miss out on an exciting safari. This full-day, private tour takes you from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve for a chance to see the Big Five and, if you’re traveling between July and September, the wildebeest migration. Learn about the ecosystem from your guide and easily spot animals through your pop-up roof safari vehicle.

Wildlife safaris are a great way to observe animals in their natural habitats, but they often require several days—or even more. Ideal for travelers short on time, this full-day private brings you to Amboseli National Park and back to Nairobi in a single day. Get a chance to spot lions, hyenas, cheetahs, zebras, and more during a panoramic game drive, plus the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Combine stunning natural landscapes with big game spotting during this full-day excursion to Amboseli National Park. Departing from Nairobi, you’ll travel comfortably by transportation with an English-speaking driver. Get a peek at lions, elephants, giraffes, and many more animals, plus views of Mt. Kilimanjaro if the weather permits. Park admission fees are paid separately. Upgrade to include a stop in a Maasai village.

Even if you only have a day free in Nairobi, escape the city and discover some spectacular birds and wildlife on this door-to-door private guided tour. First, drive to Lake Nakuru, where hundreds of thousands of flamingos can often be seen. Next, travel to Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat ride as you watch hippos and feed eagles. Please note: Entrance fees and boat fare are at your own expense.

Wildlife fans—this one’s for you. Discover two top attractions in a day—the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center—without having to organize admission or transport, as everything is included. First, have the opportunity to observe and feed giraffes, then later, learn about elephant rescue and rehabilitation during your visit to an elephant orphanage. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your day.

Visit Kenya's former capital city of Mombasa on this private day tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Diani Beach. You'll visit the Fort Jesus Museum, take a stroll on the Bamburi Nature Trail, spend time in local markets, and have the chance to dine on an included lunch of Swahili cuisine.

Take a one-day safari through Tsavo East Park with this tour. Your driver will pick you up from your hotel bright and early, with plenty of time to get to the park for a morning game drive. You'll then break for lunch before going on to a second game drive, returning back to Mombasa at night.

Escape the bustle of the capital and spot Kenya’s most iconic wildlife species during this full-day private safari tour to Mt. Amboseli National Park from Nairobi. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal animal sightings. See tusked elephants, wildebeest herds, zebras, and other native species. Tours include bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off.

This 1-day private safari will take you to the famous "Tsavo East National Park", an epitome of East Africa's beauty. In Tsavo East, due to its sparse vegetation and drought, you can see very far into the distance and therefore also see many herds of animals on their way to water holes. A special feature are the many red, almost man-high anthills. All the big and well-known animals are represented in Tsavo East: lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, hyenas, buffaloes, ostriches, monkeys, various species of monkeys, orynx and impalas. Many hippos live in the Galana River. In addition to the numerous animals, photographers will find a fantastic landscape: the Mudanda Rock, the view of the Yatta Plateau - the longest cooled lava flow on earth - or the Lugards Falls with their bizarre rock formations are just a few of the breathtaking motifs. If you pick up in Mombasa, a later time will be agreed!

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.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the capital on a private day tour to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru, and learn about the history and cultivation of one of Kenya’s top export- tea. Explore the serene grounds with a guide for insight into the traditional and modern uses of the native flora, and unwind with lunch, drinks, and round-trip transfer included.

Set off from Nairobi and embark on a day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park. Pickup is included from your hotel, which saves the hassle of waiting for local buses. Then, upon entry to the park, you can look out for over 400 bird species, such as lesser and greater flamingos, as well as lots of other wildlife species.

This private tour gives you the opportunity to go to one of the largest black rhino reserves in East Africa—Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Don’t worry about booking a taxi, as hotel pickup is included from Nairobi. Ride with ease towards the equator crossing point, then enjoy multiple game drives once inside the wildlife reserve.

Clean and well maintained tour vans with open roof Experienced driver/guide Early and prompt pick up Complementary drinking water

Discover some of Kenya’s diverse cultures without leaving Nairobi on a full-day tour that includes a kazuri bead factory, Matbronze Wildlife Art, the Bomas of Kenya, and the Maasai Market. Traveling across the city with a local driver takes the hassle and stress out of exploring Nairobi, and you’ll get a great introduction to cultures from across the country, from art and artisans to traditional life.

Prepaid entrance fees and private transportation make for a foolproof day of Nairobi sightseeing. Visit top Nairobi sites such as Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre,—all with the benefit of a personal guide to share information about the local wildlife, history, and culture as you go.

Get a chance to observe many of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife species—cheetahs, lions, zebras, elephants, and more—during this full-day shared excursion to Amboseli National Park. Door-to-door transportation from Nairobi and drinking water are provided. Explore the park from a pop-up van during a safari ride through the park before setting back for your Nairobi hotel. Visits to a local Masaai community can be arranged at an additional cost.