15 Day Trips in Nairobi 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 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

6.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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1 Day Tour Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Center&Karen Blixen

7.1 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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Maasai Mara Day Trip From Nairobi

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

9.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

10.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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Amboseli Day Trip with Pickup

11.Amboseli Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $300

Nairobi pickup to Amboseli for a 5am sunrise safari, Mount Kilimanjaro views, pop-up roof drives, water and fruits, 9 hours.

“I had a fantastic safari experience in the wild. Our driver was exceptional and provided us with a wealth of information throughout the journey. I was thrilled to fulfill my dream of getting close to the rhinos. Thank you for this incredible experience; I highly recommend their tour services”

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Maasai Mara Day Trip From Nairobi

12.Maasai Mara Day Trip From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $250

Maasai Mara day trip from Nairobi with an early start, guided game drives, and Rift Valley photo stops for big wildlife sightings.

“i recommend this tour company since they made a our day memorable,pick up time was great,the guide was informative since we dint know much about wild animals,woul definatly do it again”

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1 Day Hells Gate Biking Safari

13.1 Day Hells Gate Biking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $150

Bike through Hell’s Gate from Nairobi with a private guide, animal sightings, and included entry, water, and bike rental. 7am pickup.

“I really like my trip with this company! These guys such a professional tour guide. Recommended to everyone. If I will be in Kenya another time, I’ll choose it again”

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Nairobi: Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

14.Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Kiambethu tea farm day trip from Nairobi: purple tea tasting, hands-on leaf picking and orthodox tea making, waterfall dip, 3-course lunch.

“We loved hearing the stories of the origins, and history of the place and learning about tea.”

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1 Day Classic Amboseli Safari

15.1 Day Classic Amboseli Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $610

Private one-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park for Kilimanjaro views, elephant country, and big animal action, with binoculars.

“I booked a student-friendly safari to Maasai Mara with Unscripted Safaris, and it was so worth it. They managed to offer an amazing experience without breaking my budget. We camped under the stars, saw lions and elephants, and had such Read more”

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