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Excursions
Day Trips From Nairobi
Orphaned elephants, hand-fed giraffes, crater rims, white water and cool tea country. Short adventures that start and finish in Nairobi on the same day.
Hotel pickup
We collect you from your Nairobi hotel or residence in the morning.
Back the same day
Home in time for dinner, with no overnight bag to pack.
Ideal for stopovers
Fits neatly before a safari, after a conference or on a layover.
Choose your day trip
Pick an experience and a date. We handle the transport, the timing and the entry arrangements.
- 5 hours
- Nairobi National Park
What you can fit into a day
Wildlife, culture and the outdoors, all within an easy drive of the city.
Elephant Orphanage
Watch rescued baby elephants at their late-morning mud bath.
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Giraffe Centre
Meet endangered Rothschild giraffes eye to eye from a raised deck.
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Rhino tracking and big-cat country on the equator.
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Mount Longonot
A crater-rim hike with sweeping Rift Valley views.
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Hell's Gate
Cycle past zebra and buffalo, then walk the red-walled gorge.
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Tana River Rafting
Grade three and four rapids near Sagana for a proper adrenaline day.
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A typical day
How a day trip works
Every outing follows the same easy rhythm, so all you need to decide is where to go.
Morning pickup
Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel at the agreed time.
The experience
A game drive, guided visit, hike or river run, depending on the trip you choose.
Time to unwind
Lunch, coffee or a viewpoint stop where the itinerary allows.
Back by evening
Dropped at your hotel with the evening free.
Before your day out
A few quick notes that help every trip run smoothly.
Start times
Most trips leave in the morning. Longer outings such as Ol Pejeta start earliest.
Entry fees
Each trip page lists what is included, and we confirm park or museum fees with your quote.
What to wear
Comfortable shoes, a light jacket for cool Nairobi mornings and sun protection.
Great with kids
Elephants, giraffes and the animal orphanage are favourites with younger travellers.
Got a Free Day in Nairobi?
Tell us the date and what you enjoy, and we will suggest the day trip that fits best, with a clear price.
