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Day trips from Nairobi
Big adventures, back by dinner
Feed giraffes, hike a volcano, raft the Tana River or meet orphaned elephants. Pick a day out, and we collect you from your Nairobi hotel and bring you back the same evening.
Hotel pickup
From anywhere in Nairobi
Home the same day
No overnight bag needed
Plenty to choose from
Wildlife, culture and adventure
Perfect for layovers
Or before and after a safari
All day trips
Every day trip, in one place
Prices, durations and full itineraries for every day trip. Open any trip for the details, or send us your date and we will suggest the best fit.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia
- 1 Day
Find your kind of day
What would you like to do?
Every trip below is a return journey from Nairobi. Choose a theme, then pick the experience that sounds most like you.
Wildlife
Wildlife encounters
Get close to elephants, giraffes, lions and rhinos without leaving the city far behind.
Culture
Culture and city
Museums, crafts, history and food that tell the story of Nairobi and Kenya.
Adventure
Outdoors and adventure
Crater rims, gorges, rapids and waterfalls for a day of fresh air and big views.
How a day out works
From hotel lobby to back in town
Every trip follows the same easy rhythm. All you need to decide is where to go.
Morning
Pickup from your hotel
Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel or home anywhere in Nairobi.
Late morning
Into the experience
A game drive, guided visit, hike or river run, depending on the trip you chose.
Afternoon
Time to take it in
Lunch, a coffee or a pause at a viewpoint, where your itinerary includes it.
Evening
Back in Nairobi
Dropped at your door in time for dinner, a flight or an early night before safari.
Good to know
Before your day out
A few practical notes so your trip runs smoothly from the moment you are collected.
Early starts for longer trips
Most day trips leave in the morning. Further destinations such as Ol Pejeta or Hell's Gate set off earliest.
Entry fees made clear
Your quote shows which park, museum and activity fees are included, so there are no surprises on the day.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, a warm layer for cool Nairobi mornings, sunscreen, a hat and your camera.
Great for families
The elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre and Safari Walk are firm favourites with children.
One free day in Nairobi? Make it count.
Send us your date, where you are staying and what you enjoy. We will suggest the day trip that fits best, with a clear price.
