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Excursions from Nairobi

Day Trips From Nairobi

Baby elephants, giraffes, crater rims and river rapids, with time to be back at your hotel by evening.

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Pickup

From your Nairobi hotel

Duration

Half or full day

Ideal for

Stopovers and layovers

Style

Private, guided trips

Pickup

From your Nairobi hotel

Duration

Half or full day

Ideal for

Stopovers and layovers

Style

Private, guided trips

a couple of zebra standing on top of a dry grass field

Short on time?

Half-day trips fit neatly around a morning arrival or an evening flight.

Make the most of a free day

Nairobi is a great base for short adventures. Within an hour or two of the city you can feed baby elephants, hike a volcano, raft a river or sip tea on a highland farm.

Every trip is private and guided, with a driver who collects you from your hotel and brings you back the same day. Tell us what you enjoy and how much time you have, and we will shape the day around you.

Popular places within reach

  • Nairobi National Park
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Elephant orphanage
  • Mount Longonot
  • Lake Naivasha
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy

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Browse our ready-made day trips, or tell us what you would like to do and we will plan the day for you.

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Favourite day trips

Six easy escapes from the city, each one a full experience in a single day.

Giraffe Centre

Feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes at eye level from a raised platform in Langata.

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Track rhino and visit a chimpanzee sanctuary on a conservancy near the equator.

Mount Longonot

Hike to the crater rim for sweeping views over the Rift Valley.

White water rafting

Ride the rapids of the Tana River at Sagana, with lunch by the water.

Kiambethu Tea Farm

Tour a historic family tea estate in Limuru and enjoy lunch in the garden.

Fourteen Falls

Watch the Athi River pour over a wide rock ledge near Thika.

Ideas by interest

Hover or tap a card to find the day trips that suit what you love most.

Wildlife lovers

Elephants, rhino and giraffes.

Wildlife lovers

Pair a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park with the elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Centre.
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Adventure seekers

Rapids, rims and ridges.

Adventure seekers

Raft the Tana River, hike Mount Longonot or cycle through Hell’s Gate near Lake Naivasha.
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History and culture

Stories of old Nairobi.

History and culture

Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the Nairobi National Museum and the city’s busy craft markets.
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Food and farms

Tea, coffee and fresh air.

Food and farms

Tour a tea farm in Limuru or a coffee estate near the city, with lunch on many trips.
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Nature and waterfalls

Green escapes near the city.

Nature and waterfalls

See Fourteen Falls, walk in Karura Forest or picnic by the waterfall at Paradise Lost.
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Families

Easy, fun and close by.

Families

Children love feeding giraffes, meeting baby elephants and spotting animals on a short game drive.
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How a day trip works

Every trip follows the same easy rhythm, so all you need to choose is where to go.

Early morning

Hotel pickup

Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel or home.

Mid-morning

The experience

A guided visit, hike, ride or game drive, depending on the trip you choose.

Lunchtime

Time to slow down

Lunch, coffee or a pause at a viewpoint, where your itinerary includes it.

Evening

Back at your hotel

Dropped off in time for dinner, with no overnight bag needed.

Planning your trip

The practical details, so you can decide how to travel and where to stay.

What’s included

On every day trip.

  • Private transport: a vehicle and driver-guide just for your group.
  • Hotel transfers: pickup and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or home.
  • Clear pricing: we confirm which entry fees and meals are included before you book.

What to bring

Pack light for the day.

  • Comfortable shoes: sturdy footwear for hikes and walking trips.
  • Layers: a light jacket for cool mornings and sun protection for the afternoon.
  • Camera and binoculars: for wildlife, viewpoints and waterfalls.

Longer trips such as Ol Pejeta start very early, while city trips can begin later. We confirm your pickup time when you book.

Day trip FAQs

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Yes. Each trip is private, with a vehicle and driver-guide just for your group.

We collect you from your hotel or home in Nairobi, and from the airport if you are on a layover.

Yes. Half-day trips such as Nairobi National Park or the Giraffe Centre fit well into a long layover. We plan the timing so you are back for your flight.

Half-day trips take around four to five hours. Full-day trips usually run from early morning to late afternoon.

It depends on the trip. We confirm exactly what is included in your quote before you book.

Yes. The Giraffe Centre, the elephant orphanage and Nairobi National Park are favourites with families.

Often, yes. Many guests pair the elephant orphanage with the Giraffe Centre, or a game drive with a museum visit.

A few days ahead is usually enough, though booking earlier is best in the busy months.

Got a free day in Nairobi?

Tell us the date and what you enjoy, and we’ll suggest the day trip that fits best, with a clear price.

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