Kenya · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 15 1-day tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Bike and hike Hell's Gate, then optional hippo boat on Lake Naivasha. Nairobi pickup, guides, park fees and bike hire included, $110.
“Amazing experience! We had Alex as our driver and Jaffar as our guide. Jaffar was humorous, informative and took the most amazing photos for you. The trip was filled with stunning views and fantastic animals.”
Nairobi day trip to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, with a boat safari, a 16 km bike ride, and a gorge walk with steam vents.
“Fanatics day spent . Great guides The animals were everywhere . From start to finish was amazing. My driver Patrick was awesome . This is a great choice for your time in Nairobi”
A guided Nairobi day trip to feed Rothschild giraffes, visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and shop Kazuri beads, with hotel pickup.
“We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Steve, he adjusted the tour according to the weather so we could see everything with sunshine and did the inside things during rain. Thanks for the great daytrip👌”
Full-day Amboseli safari from Nairobi with a pop-up roof jeep, big elephant herds, Mt. Kilimanjaro views, and a Maasai village stop.
“Wonderful and convenient since they will arrange for pickup from your location. The guide was very genuine and sportful throughout the entire tour. Stopped every time there was any animals nearby and helped explain the details of what we are observing. 100% recommend and repeating if I go again.”
Private Mt. Longonot hike from Nairobi with crater-rim views, Rift Valley photo stops, and a Lake Naivasha boat cruise for hippos and fish eagles.
“I was Ppicked up on time from hotel and taken to entrance of Nairobi NP to purchase my ticket. We spent approx. 3 hours driving in the park. The driver accommodated my wish to see specific animals I was particularly interested in.”
Early-start private safari to Tsavo East from the coast, with pop-roof viewing for big cats, elephants, and Yatta Plateau sights.
“This excursion is not appropriate for tourist staying in Mombasa and surrounding areas. The park is 3 hours each way which allows for approximately 4 hours in the park. Tour operator stops at tourist trap on way to and from park. Guests are pressured to make a purchase and expected to eat in the restaurant before returning home. Poor communication by Viatour. We were told only USD accepted when in fact only credit cards are. No quoted amenities(water) were provided. Due to arrival and exit times you miss peak animal viewing time. This trip is too long for the amount of enjoyment.”
Nairobi to Amboseli for a 4WD elephant safari, Kilimanjaro views, and a Maasai village cultural visit, all in a 12-hour budget day trip.
“Alex was a fabulous guide, super knowledgable and doing his best to give us the best safari experience.”
A fast 13-hour Nairobi day trip to Maasai Mara for wildlife spotting, Big Five searches, and an optional Maasai village visit.
“Pick-up was on time and all the planned events happened smoothly. If you have a tight schedule and willing to spend 4 hour drive to and from the reserve it is definitively worth it. You will spend about 3 to 4 hours inside the reserve but time will fly with all the sightings and beautiful landscapes. We were able to see elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, baboons, hippos, wildebeests, and crows. Finally, the Masai village was incredible with a very warm welcome from the community.”
See giraffes, elephants and Nairobi National Park in one day. Door-to-door pickup, small-group van, and Karen Blixen Museum.
“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”
A full-day safari from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park, with a game drive, hot lodge lunch, and the Yatta Plateau lava flow.
“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 !”
One day from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with an early start, game drives, and a Great Rift Valley stop, plus clear extra costs.
“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.”
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate in 8 hours, with boat wildlife spotting and a walk or bike safari through gorges and 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.”
A day trip from Diani to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park with snorkeling, plus the Shimoni Slave Caves and a relaxed Wasini Island lunch.
“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”
Private Nairobi day trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru, with a plantation walk, expert tea tasting, and 3-course lunch.
“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”
One-day private safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara for Big Five chances, pop-up roof jeep drives, picnic lunch, and migration season timing.
“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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