Day Trips from Nairobi to Rift Valley Province

Experience the country’s famous rural landscape on this full-day safari tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Zip around by bike to see zebras, gazelle, and more, then embark on a guided hike for a more intimate glimpse of the flora and fauna. Return transfer from your Nairobi hotel ensures a seamless trip, plus park fees and cycle hire comes included in the price. hells gate included, this stress-free tour provides the opportunity to explore by bike and foot the unique landscapes, cliffs formations, geology, while gaining insight into the region’s history from personal local guide. Hell's gate sets itself apart from all other parks as the only park one can bike, and even walk freely in the midst of beautiful wildlife including zebra, giraffes, antelopes, warthogs, gazelles among others. One is also accorded a glimpse of the unique Gorge located inside the park.

You will learn that 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. You will encounter that the park's residents also include big cats, rhino, buffalo, and even the rare black-maned lion, with varied ecosystems that support wonderfully diverse wildlife. Choose a private tour to Lake Nakuru National Park for game drives across the floor of the Great Rift Valley, with the individualized service of a private safari guide throughout the day.

Explore the park Park in a bicycle, see a few African animals face to face and have a good experience with nature.

Explore the story behind Born Free without arranging transportation or navigating multiple stops around Lake Naivasha yourself. This full-day tour from Nairobi combines a visit to Elsamere—once home to Joy and George Adamson—with time to experience the lake’s natural setting and optional wildlife viewing at Crescent Island. Included hotel transfers and lunch make for an easy and well-rounded day.

Amboseli is set on the Kenyan plains with Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop in the distance, the park is world-famous for its substantial population of African Elephants which can be seen in herds of over 100 individuals. Catch African sunrise as we progress towards Amboseli via African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle. In particular the large bull elephants have largest tusks in the animal kingdom, spot ample herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and impala, giraffes and warthog. A healthy population of predators also call Amboseli home. Lions, leopards, caracals, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and serval cats are all frequently seen in the park. The Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country, tallest in Africa and the highest free standing in the world. While it remains in the background we marvel at the wildlife and scenery found in this park. Private tour suitable for family, children and adventure seekers.

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.

Amboseli is set on the Kenyan plains with Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop in the distance, the park is world-famous for its substantial population of African Elephants which can be seen in herds of over 100 individuals. Catch African sunrise as we progress towards Amboseli via African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai herdsmen grazing their cattle. In particular the large bull elephants have some of the largest tusks in the animal kingdom. Spot ample herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and impala, giraffes and warthog. With all this variety you can be sure a healthy population of predators also call Amboseli home. Lions, leopards, caracals, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and serval cats are all frequently seen in the park. Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline and surrounding country. Tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world. While it remains in the background we marvel at the wildlife and scenery found in this park.

Spend the day away from the busy streets of Nairobi and in the great outdoors during this private excursion. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a biking safari, take a hike through the gorges and caves, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on nearby Lake Naivasha (own expense). All national park fees and transportation are included for your convenience.

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. pick-up at 7.00 am from Nairobi with stops at the scenic Rift valley view point. Hell’s Gate one of parks which can be explored on foot, followed by a bicycle ride amid gracefully grazing gazelles, larger antelopes, Zebras and Giraffe is a delightful experience. lunch at 1 pm (own expenses) Later a boat-ride to crescent Island Sanctuary for a unique walk with wildlife, home for giraffes, water-bucks, elands, wildebeests, zebras, impalas and hippos among others. Birds like fish eagles, ospreys, lily-trotters and more. Depart for Nairobi.

An ideal option for travelers short on time, this full-day safari tour covers the highlights of Maasai Mara National Park in a single day. Ride comfortably door to door from Nairobi and return the same evening. Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species during a shared game drive. Hotel breakfast and an open-air picnic lunch along the banks of the Mara River are included.

The safari is suitable for families, friends, young people and adventure seekers. Experience multiple activities like walking, boat safari, birding in a day's time from Nairobi and back to Nairobi... Encounter hippo families in their natural habitat. Dramatic photography of Fish Eagles and pelicans as they do fish in the lake. Have selfies with giraffes, waterbucks and impalas as you walk . Meet the birds of lake Naivasha ecosystems.

Our tour leaves Nairobi early in the morning and arrives in the garden town of Naivasha just in time to enjoy the bright African sun with a boat ride on the lake. After this aquatic experience (and once everyone has gotten that little souvenir they wanted from the town of Naivasha) we will drive to the Fisherman’s Camp to have lunch (included). The tour continues after lunch with a visit to the Hell's Gate Wildlife Park. Awaiting us at the Hell's Gate is some of the scenery unique to this national park - from gigantic cliffs to water-gouged gorges and the towering plumes of geothermal steam. The guide will keep you well-informed throughout the journey so that you can get that perfect picture with the best view. The trip will return to Nairobi in the late afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

Under the towering sight of Mount Kilimanjaro, experience a safari tour in Amboseli National Park that incorporates picturesque natural beauty with unforgettable close encounters with wildlife. See elephants numbering over 100 grazing in the grasslands, and spot zebra, impala, warthogs and more in the shrubs and down by the watering holes—as well as lions and cheetah.

Ideal for travellers who only have a short time in Kenya and would like to see the countryside and animals.

Ideal for travelers with limited sightseeing time, this small-group, full-day tour takes in the highlights of Lake Nakuru National Park and drops you back in Nairobi by nightfall. Experience the stunning scenery of East Africa’s famed Great Rift Valley. Get a chance to spot lions, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, and plenty of other animals. Tours are capped at only seven travelers for an exclusive experience.

Descend into the Great Rift Valley on a full-day trip from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you'll take a game drive to explore spectacular landscapes and wildlife. See the millions of flamingos that color Lake Nakuru a brilliant pink, watching for some of the 450 species of birds that have been spotted in the national park. The park's residents also include big cats, rhino, buffalo, and even the rare black-maned lion, with varied ecosystems that support wonderfully diverse wildlife.

The Maasai Mara is a great pick for wildlife and nature fans—it’s known for its spectacular scenery and it’s also home to the Big Five. With this 3-day tour from Nairobi, save time organizing transport, and let someone else do the driving instead, so you can focus on the views. Highlights along the way include a trip to the Mara River, and multiple game drives at Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Lake Nakuru national park has a tarmac road connection with Nairobi, distance of 156km Northwest of Nairobi. Great for bird watching, especially including the vast numbers of the pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru also has waterbucks, impalas and hippopotamuses. Lake Nakuru national park hosts 4 of the members of the Big five (lions, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards), the park is also a home to other animal species like the giraffes, hippos, warthogs,

A day trip away from the city where you mingle with a different environment filled with amazing road trip along the beauties of Kenya Landscape including the great Rift Valley and the Peak of mount Longonot. Boat rides with Life safe guides across the Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha sits on its own microclimate and it certainly feels different from other places in Kenya it has soaring trees placid lake hippos in the shallows, Birds hunting the fishes in the lake especially the eagles. Crescent Island is as a result of the significantly drop of lake Naivasha water causing the island to permanently attach to the mainland the island has plain grounds that are easy for hike and walking around very interesting Game viewing of water animals is one the activities due to its strategic Site of the lake water animals include hundred of Hippos that habitats in the lake. The calmness of the island and the lake Naivasha offers the uniqueness of this trip.

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.

Lake Nakuru is famous for its huge population of flamingos. Spot vast flocks of the birds on the shores of the lake, and enjoy learning about their habitat and conservation. Tour the park in a safari vehicle, and see many species of indigenous animals including the park’s big cats—cheetah, lions, leopards, and serval cats. Explore the scenic surroundings and find rhino, water buffalo and many more animals too.