15 1-Day Tours in Kenya Worth the Early Start

1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi - Bike Safari Through Hell’s Gate National Park

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

Nairobi day trip to Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha: bike safari, gorge hike, optional hippo boat ride, with hotel pickup for $110.

“On my first trip to Kenya I also wanted to see what the country was like outside of Nairobi. I debated between this trip to Hells Gate and a short safari in the Nairobi National Park. I couldn’t be more pleased with my choice. The trip was wonderful! Between the bike ride through Hells Gate Park and the hike through the Gorge, every view was amazing. So many animals to see - some very close. The boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see the hippos was likewise a great experience. So many thanks to my wonderful guide Joash - he really helped to make it a wonderful trip. One last…”

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

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

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

Bike Hell's Gate Gorge and boat Lake Naivasha on a 9 to 10 hour Nairobi day trip, with hippos, birds, and geothermal walks.

“Patrick picked us up right on time at 5 a.m. for our tour. We were a small group and took a personal car. He got us out of Nairobi before the traffic started. He was an excellent driver and guide with such a great personality. Just be aware all you are paying for here is the transportation. Everything else is extra, park fees, boat ride, lunch, etc. (Still cheaper than other options but didn't feel less) Hells gate park is amazing and we had an amazing guide there. Thank you!”

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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

3.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

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

Nairobi day trip to the Giraffe Centre, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and Kazuri beads, with hotel pickup and hands-on fun.

“A very nice day for our family. Our guide Wellington picked us up on time. During the day he was very friendly and gave us good advice. We were amazed by the giraffes, these gentle giants. The elephant orphanage was very emotional. We have never gotten so close to these wonderful animals. In the bead factory, the children were allowed to participate and make their own keepsake. The dancers in Bomas of Kenya were a nice conclusion. When it came to the restaurant, Wellington made a very good choice for our lunch. Typical Kenyan cuisine, very tasty.”

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Day Trip: Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village – Nairobi

4.Day Trip: Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village – Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 69 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Full-day Amboseli safari from Nairobi with elephant herds, possible Kilimanjaro views, and a Maasai village cultural stop in one long day.

“Amazing trip with a great tour guide. Really recommend it!”

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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

5.Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $130

Private hike up Mt Longonot from Nairobi, crater rim views, then lakeside lunch and an optional Lake Naivasha boat cruise for hippos and birds.

“I was picked up at my hotel by Peter at 6:00am, which is a good time because of the traffic, trucks, and road conditions going into the Rift Valley. Also the hike can be hot so you don’t want too start late. I wanted a good workout and Peter set Read more”

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Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

6.Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $200

Dawn-to-evening safari from Diani to Tsavo East for dry-country game drives, pop-roof viewing, and a real shot at Tsavo lions.

“It was great! We saw a ton of animals up close. Our guide Francis was fantastic and an excellent driver under challenging conditions!!!”

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DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

7.DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Amboseli National Park day trip from Nairobi with 4WD game drives, Kilimanjaro views, and a Maasai village visit. $170.

“The tour was amazing. We saw many animals (a lot of elephants, ostriches, zebras, giraffes ++) and the most beautiful scenery with Kilimanjaro in the background. My driver, Alex, was very kind and stopped wherever I wanted. We also stopped at a local restaurant where I got to try real local food. The whole day was so special and I’m very happy with the day. I would strongly recommend both Amboseli and CTS Kenya!”

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Nairobi: Day Trip to Maasai Mara Reserve & Maasai village

8.Day Trip to Maasai Mara Reserve & Maasai village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 13 hours · from $180

One-day safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara for Big Five spotting, plus an optional Maasai village visit, with hotel pickup and a pro guide.

“The guide and driver Patrick was best. It was really worth of money and so mutch More than i even expect!”

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1 Day Tour Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Center&Karen Blixen

9.1 Day Tour Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Center&Karen Blixen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $46

Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick baby elephants, Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen in one small-group day, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“En general nuestra experiencia fue muy grata debido a la variedad de animales que pudimos ver en tan poco tiempo. El guia fue muy profesional y amable en todo momento. El guia se detuvo cuando le pedimos y pudimos tomar excelentes fRead more”

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Mombasa: Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

10.Tsavo East National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Day trip from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park for dust-red elephants, possible lion sightings, Yatta Plateau views, and a hot lunch.

“Wycieczka super, głównie dzięki świetnemu kierowcy - przewodnikowi - Francis - wielkie dzięki ! Francis bardzo starał się, aby pokazać nam jak najwięcej atrakcji ! Dzięki niemu udało się nam zobaczyć lwice schowane w zaroślach - tak długo krążył wokół ich kryjówki, aż udało się je wywabić z ukrycia !”

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Maasai Mara Day Trip From Nairobi

11.Maasai Mara Day Trip From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $350

Day trip from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with early pickup, professional English guide, game drives, and a Great Rift Valley photo stop.

“Excellent driver and guide. Great experience overall. The only “negative” is that it’s a very long day - it takes a solid 4 hours each way from Nairobi. But if you only have one day for a safari, it’s well worth it.”

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Nairobi: Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

12.Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 8 hours · from $36

A full day outside Nairobi to cycle or hike in Hell’s Gate, boat on Lake Naivasha, and see big Rift Valley wildlife and geothermal steam.

“Everything was perfectly organized, especially the trip in Hell's Gate National Park. The guider Ruth in Hell's Gate National Park is super polite, friendly and with a lot of knowledge which she shared with us. Overall, this was amazing experience.”

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Kisite Mpunguti Day Trip. A day of Oceanic Wonders

13.Kisite Mpunguti Day Trip. A day of Oceanic Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $110

Kisite Mpunguti day trip from Diani Beach with Slave Caves, dolphin and turtle snorkeling, plus Wasini Island lunch, gear, and transfers.

“The tour start 5.30 in the morning.driving time 2.5 hours.after we were been taken miles away for snorkeling.could not see any mirine life as very deep.i was swimming wearing life vest, current very strong ,2 minutes and I sale away from the boat Read more”

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Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

14.Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $141

Private day trip from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru for a plantation walk, tea tasting, and a 3-course lunch with pickup.

“The drive to and from Kiambethu was lovely , my driver Paul was very considerate and drove gently ( considering Nairobi traffic) he offered a choice of music, and was informative on the surroundings . Fiona is truly an inspiration . Wonderful in Read more”

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One Day Tour to Maasai Mara Game reserve from Nairobi

15.One Day Tour to Maasai Mara Game reserve from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $270

One day from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with a pop-up roof Land Cruiser, picnic lunch, and a full safari window for Big Five and migration season.

“The trip was wonderful where we saw a lot of animals and beautiful birds. The tour guide was polite, positive and came on time to our hotel to peak us up. We had a lot of fun on Safari. I definitely recommend it.”

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