Day trips from Nairobi
One free day. Plenty to fill it.
Guided outings, from baby elephants and giraffes to crater rims, rapids and tea country. We collect you in the morning and have you home by evening.
Day trips
Wildlife, culture and outdoors
Hotel pickup
Collected from your Nairobi stay
Driver-guides
English-speaking and local
Home by evening
No overnight bag needed
All day trips
Prices are per person and include transport with a driver-guide. Your quote confirms exactly which entry fees are covered.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia
- 1 Day
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Nairobi National Park
- 1 Day
Pick the kind of day you want.
Every trip sits in one of four collections. Scan the list, compare prices and open any trip for the full itinerary.
From $65
Wildlife up close
Orphaned elephants, giraffes at eye level and lions on the edge of the city.
From $105
Outdoors and adventure
Crater rims, gorge walks, white water and a rhino conservancy on the equator.
From $60
Culture and history
Museums, a colonial farmhouse, traditional dance and the story of the railway.
From $90
Food and countryside
A tea estate lunch, caves and waterfalls at Paradise Lost, and a famous dinner.
A typical day
How your day unfolds.
Times are a guide. Longer trips such as Ol Pejeta leave before dawn, while city visits start after breakfast.
7:00
Hotel pickup
Your driver-guide meets you at your Nairobi hotel or home.
9:00
The experience
A guided visit, hike, ride or game drive, depending on your trip.
13:00
Lunch and a pause
A meal or a viewpoint stop, where the itinerary includes one.
17:30
Back at your hotel
Dropped off in time for dinner, with the evening free.
Good to know before you go.
Start times
Most trips leave early in the morning, and longer outings such as Ol Pejeta start before dawn. We confirm your pickup time when you book.
Entry fees
Park, museum and activity fees vary by trip. Your quote shows exactly what is included.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, a warm layer for cool Nairobi mornings, sun protection and a camera.
Travelling with children
Elephants, giraffes and the Snake Park are firm favourites with younger travellers.
Add one to a safari
A day trip fits neatly before or after a longer safari, or on a Nairobi stopover.
Got a free day in Nairobi?
Tell us the date, how many of you are travelling and what you enjoy. We will suggest the day trip that fits best, with a clear price.