Day Trips from Nairobi

Pack wildlife and culture into one planned day with a guide, lunch, transfers, all arranged for you.

• Full day out to: Amboseli National Park
• You'll get: Round-trip hotel transfers from Nairobi in a 4x4 vehicle, entry to Amboseli National Park, guided game drives with a professional guide, an included lunch, and a cultural experience at a traditional Maasai village.
• Amboseli National Park: Explore one of Kenya’s most famous safari destinations, known for its large elephant herds, diverse wildlife, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
• Maasai Village: Visit a traditional Maasai community to learn about local customs, daily life, traditional homes, music, and dance from the people who call the region home.
• Why choose this: Best if you want a structured safari that fits into one day, without overnight stays, camping gear or multi-day planning.

Inclusions #

• Amboseli National Park entry fees

• Professional guide

• Hotel transfers from Nairobi

• 4x4 transport from Nairobi

• Game drives

• Lunch

• Maasai village visit

Additional information

• Pickup time: Expect an early morning pickup at 6am from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi.
• Full-day timing: Be prepared for a full-day trip that returns to Nairobi by approximately 7:30pm.
• Wildlife viewing: Know that this safari is suitable for first-time safari-goers because wildlife viewing here is generally easy.
• Scenic views: Understand that views of Mount Kilimanjaro depend on the weather and may not always be visible.
• Cultural visit: Enjoy a cultural immersion experience during the included visit to a Maasai village.

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s wildlife-rich plains, with game drives and views of Mount Kilimanjaro without the need for an overnight stay.

• Full day out to: Amboseli National Park
• You’ll get: An English-speaking driver-guide, a game drive in an open-roof 4x4 van, complimentary bottled drinking water, and private round-trip transfers from Nairobi. Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park on a guided wildlife-viewing drive before returning to your hotel, residence, or airport.
• Amboseli National Park: Explore one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations, known for its large elephant herds, open savannahs, wetlands, and diverse wildlife including lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and more.
• Observation Hill: Stop at one of Amboseli’s best-known viewpoints for views across the park’s plains, swamps, and wildlife areas.
• Why choose this: Good if you want safari time without an overnight stay, fitting travel and park time into one outing while someone else handles all logistics.

Inclusions #

• Private day tour to Amboseli National Park

• English-speaking driver and guide services

• Game drive in an open-roof 4x4 van

• Complimentary bottled drinking water

• Round-trip transportation between Nairobi and Amboseli National Park

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions #

• Meals and beverages

• Entrance fees to Amboseli National Park

• Maasai village visits

• Personal expenses and souvenirs

What to bring

• Dress code: Wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for this tour.
• Sun protection: Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for the open-roof game drive.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for movement around the park.
• Extra costs: Carry cash or a card to pay for park entrance fees, meals, and personal expenses.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags: Do not bring large bags on this tour.
• Outside food and drinks: Do not bring your own food or beverages on the tour.
• Pets: Do not bring pets on this tour, except registered service animals.

Additional information

• Age restriction: Children under 3 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Transfers: Your tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi.
• Vehicle type: Your game drive takes place in an open-roof 4x4 van.
• Guide language: Your driver-guide provides commentary in English.
• Water: You receive complimentary bottled drinking water during the tour.
• Park fees: Entrance fees to Amboseli National Park are not included in your ticket.
• Meals: Meals and additional beverages are not included and are at your own cost.
• Optional visits: Maasai village visits are not included and cost extra.
• Personal spending: Personal expenses and souvenirs are not covered in the tour price.
• Policies: Standard cancellation or rescheduling policies for this experience apply.

Meet endangered Rothschild giraffes up close & discover handmade bead-making at Nairobi's renowned Kazuri Factory.

• Everything you get: Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers from Nairobi with an English-speaking guide, entry to the Giraffe Centre, a guided conservation tour, and a giraffe feeding experience. Then visit the Kazuri Beads Factory for a guided workshop tour showcasing the creation of handcrafted ceramic beads and jewellery. All government fees and taxes are included
• Why choose this: Combine an unforgettable giraffe encounter with a meaningful cultural experience, supporting both wildlife conservation and a women-run artisan cooperative in a single outing.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Giraffe Center

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Nairobi

• English speaking driver & guide

• Kazuri Beads Factory entry & tour

• Giraffe feeding experience

• Guided nature trail among giraffe

• All government fees & taxes

What to bring

• Bring passport or ID card, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, camera, reusable water bottle, binoculars, cash or credit card.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags or luggage and explosive substances are not permitted during the ride.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• All visitors may be subject to security screening.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Wildlife interactions are supervised by Giraffe Centre staff.

Additional information

• Duration: This is a 4-day, 3-night lodge safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West.
• Accommodation: You stay 3 nights in premium safari lodges on a full-board basis.
• Transport: You travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
• Guide: A professional English-speaking driver-guide accompanies you throughout the tour.
• Water in vehicle: Unlimited bottled mineral water is provided in the safari vehicle.
• Hotel/airport transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from Nairobi hotels or Jomo Kenyatta Airport are included.
• Park coverage: Park entrance and conservation fees for Amboseli and Tsavo West are covered.
• Activities: Game drives include visits to Mzima Springs, Shetani Lava Flows, and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.
• Meals: All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the 4 days are included.

Inclusions #

• 4-day, 3-night lodge safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West

• Park entry and conservation fees

• Visit to Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flows

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Hotel and airport transfers

• 3 nights full-board lodge accommodation

• Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners

Enjoy a classic Ol Pejeta safari with game drives, Big Five wildlife viewing, and a visit to Kenya's only chimpanzee sanctuary

• Full day out to Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Travel from Nairobi with hotel pickup and drop-off in a safari van and a driver guide for the full day. Entry includes game drives to see Big Five and rare white rhinos, a chimpanzee sanctuary visit, picnic lunch in the conservancy, and bottled water.
• You'll get: Private vehicle with driver guide, focused game drives in the conservancy, a picnic lunch included, and time at the chimpanzee sanctuary.
• Why choose this: Best if you prefer a simple, single destination day away from Nairobi, with logistics fixed in advance so you spend your energy enjoying the journey.

Inclusions #

• Full-day safari from Nairobi with hotel pickup & drop-off

• Safari van transportation with driver-guide

• Game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

• Visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

• Rhino and Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities

• Picnic lunch

• Bottled water

What to bring

• Clothing: Dress comfortably for safari activities to enjoy the long game drives.
• Camera: Bring a camera to capture wildlife and conservancy views.

Additional information

• Pickup time: Expect pickup from your Nairobi hotel or residence at 5:00 AM.
• Transfer: Travel time from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy is about 3 to 3.5 hours each way.
• Itinerary changes: The itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions.
• Family suitability: This private day tour is suitable for families.

Hand feed endangered Rothschild giraffes then tour the home of the Out of Africa author in Nairobi.

• Half day out to Karen, Nairobi: Half day out to Nairobi's Karen neighborhood from your hotel, in private round trip transport with an English speaking driver guide. Visit a giraffe conservation center for guided hand feeding, tour a writer's former home, and stop at a beads factory.
• You'll get: Services of an English speaking driver guide throughout, bottled water in the vehicle, plus all entry tickets and government taxes covered.
• Giraffe Centre: Meet endangered Rothschild giraffes at close range, learn about their conservation, and hand feed them from a raised platform with your guide's help.
• Karen Blixen Museum: Tour the Out of Africa author's former farmhouse with a guide, stepping through its rooms and hearing brief stories that tie the house to the book.
• Kobe Tough Kazuri Beads factory: Visit the Kobe Tough Kazuri Beads factory to watch artisans hand shape and paint ceramic beads, then browse jewelry pieces in the site shop.
• Why choose this: Good if you want a Nairobi escape that blends wildlife, culture, and craft visits without long drives or the effort of a full safari.

Inclusions #

• Full-day tour from Nairobi with hotel pickup & drop-off

• Giraffe Centre visit with hand feeding

• Karen Blixen Museum guided historical tour

• Kobe Tough Kazuri Beads factory stop

• All entry fees and government taxes

• Professional English-speaking driver guide

• Private round-trip transport from Nairobi

Exclusions #

• Lunch at a nearby garden restaurant

Additional information

• Duration: Expect this to be a 4-hour morning or afternoon day trip.
• Location: The Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum are a short drive from most major Nairobi hotels.
• Transport: Private round-trip transport is provided from your Nairobi hotel, Airbnb, or residence.
• Guiding: A professional English-speaking driver-guide will accompany you throughout your visit.
• Bonus stop: Your itinerary includes a visit to the Kobe Tough Kazuri Beads factory.
• Meals: Lunch at a nearby garden restaurant is not included and will be at your own expense.

What to bring

• Fitness and experience: Join this hike only if you are physically fit and have some hiking experience.
• Clothing: Dress in layers to stay comfortable in the varying mountain temperatures.
• Hiking gear: Bring your own personal hiking gear and equipment, as these are not provided.
• Bags: Carry only small bags that are easy to manage during the hike.
• Insurance: Ensure you have adequate travel insurance that covers hiking activities.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags: Do not bring large bags on this tour, as they are not permitted.
• Pets: Do not bring pets on this experience, as they are not allowed.

Additional information

• Suitability: This day tour is suitable only for physically fit individuals due to the hiking involved.
• Terrain: Expect to hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones on Mount Kenya.

Inclusions #

• Full-day hiking tour from Nairobi with hotel pickup & drop-off

• Entry to Mount Kenya National Park

• Guided walking tour of Mt Kenya

• Driver-guide support throughout the hike

• Guided hike via the Sirimon Route through forest, bamboo, rosewood, and heather zones

• Visit to Old Moses Camp at 3,300m altitude (Judmeier Camp)

• Bottled water

• Transport in a comfortable vehicle

• Transport from Nairobi to Nanyuki and Sirimon Gate

• Assistance at any point during the hike

Exclusions #

• Meals and drinks

• Personal hiking gear and equipment

• Accommodation before and after the tour

• Tips and gratuities

Explore Ol Pejeta Conservancy in a private 4x4 with a visit to the sanctuary that protects the world's last two northern white rhinos.

• Full day out to Ol Pejeta from Nairobi: Early pickup in a private 4x4, morning and afternoon game drives with an expert local guide, rhino tracking to see Fatu and Najin, lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, and evening return, with all park and conservancy fees included.
• You'll get: A private driver guide with you all day and prearranged game drives, so transport routing and park fees are taken care of.
• Why choose this: A single booking replaces complex safari planning, limiting research and choices so you fit wildlife time into one day.

Inclusions #

• Full-day private safari from Nairobi with hotel pickup & drop-off

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle and driver-guide

• Morning and afternoon game drives in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

• Visit to the Northern White Rhino Sanctuary to see Najin & Fatu

• Visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary

• Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities

• Lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp

• Ol Pejeta Conservancy entry fees

Exclusions #

• No overnight stay included

• Meals other than the bush lunch may require extra payment

Additional information

• Suitability: This private day safari is suitable for all ages, including young children and first-time safari guests.
• Departure time: The tour departs from Nairobi at 5:00 AM with an early morning hotel pickup.
• Return time: You return to your Nairobi hotel by evening on the same day.
• Tour format: This is a private group experience and can be customized to match your preferred pace.

Spend three days exploring Amboseli’s wildlife-rich plains, with Mount Kilimanjaro views, game drives, camping, and all essentials included.

• 3-days out to: Amboseli National Park.
• You'll get: Round-trip hotel or airport transfers from Nairobi in a 4x4 pop-up roof safari vehicle, park fees and taxes, an English-speaking driver-guide, 2 nights of budget camping on a full-board basis, game drives, a picnic at Observation Hill, and drinking water.
• Amboseli National Park: Explore open savannahs, seasonal wetlands, and wildlife-rich habitats in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
• Observation Hill: Enjoy a picnic stop and panoramic views over Amboseli’s plains, swamps, and grazing wildlife from one of the park’s most scenic viewpoints.
• Why choose this: Ideal if you want a budget-friendly 3-day safari with more time in Amboseli, combining camping, game drives, Kilimanjaro views, and a relaxed pace to explore the park’s wildlife and landscapes.

Inclusions #

• Amboseli National Park entrance fees

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• Nairobi hotel and airport pickup and drop-off

• Safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Budget safari camp stay, full-board meals

• Morning and afternoon game drives

Exclusions #

• Optional Maasai cultural village visit (available for purchase on-site)

• Personal expenses and souvenirs

• Travel insurance

• Tips and gratuities

What to bring

• Clothing: Bring comfortable clothing and a hat to stay protected from the sun.
• Dust prep: Prepare for dusty plains and varying weather conditions during the safari.
• Gear: Carry binoculars and a camera to make the most of wildlife viewing.
• Cultural dress: Wear modest clothing if you choose to join any cultural visits.

Accessibility

• Age suitability: This safari is suitable for all ages, but children must be supervised at all times.

What’s not allowed

• Bags: Do not carry large bags during game drives, as space in the vehicle is limited.

Additional information

• Optional visits: The Maasai cultural village visit is optional and not included in the tour price.
• Personal costs: Personal expenses, souvenirs, and tips are not included and will be at your own cost.
• Insurance: Travel insurance is not included, so you should arrange it separately before travel.

Feed endangered giraffes & enjoy a guided nature walk to the peaceful Gogo River at the Giraffe Centre Nairobi.

• Everything you get: Get round-trip hotel transfers from Nairobi with an English-speaking driver-guide, entry to the Giraffe Center, a guided conservation tour, and a giraffe feeding experience. Then follow a guided nature trail through a serene wildlife habitat to the Gogo River. All government fees & taxes are included.
• Why choose this: Ideal if you want a relaxed wildlife experience focused on giraffe conservation, hands-on encounters, and tranquil nature trails rather than visiting multiple attractions in a single day.

Inclusions #

• Entry to Giraffe Center

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Nairobi

• English speaking driver & guide

• Guided tour of Giraffe Center

• Guided nature trail among wildlife

• Giraffe feeding experience

• All government fees & taxes

What to bring

• Bring passport or ID card, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, camera, reusable water bottle, binoculars, cash or credit card.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags or luggage and explosive substances are not permitted during the ride.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• This experience is not recommended for guests with mobility impairments & altitude sickness.

Additional information

• All visitors must pass through airport-style security screening.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions.
• The nature trail involves walking on uneven paths, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
• Wildlife sightings may vary depending on conditions.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.