Kenya · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cycle beside zebra and giraffe, hike Hell’s Gate Gorge, and add a hippo boat ride on this active day trip from Nairobi.
“Very pleasant trip. Got to see lots of animals at Hell's gate national park. The gorge is beautiful. Naivasha lake and Crescent island is home to a wide range of birds and animals. It was nice to see them close at hand.”
Cycle beside zebras in Hell’s Gate, walk a geothermal gorge, and cruise Lake Naivasha for hippos and birds on a long Nairobi day trip.
“This was the best day trip, and I’m more than willing to book this tour again. If you meet Erick who is the driver, and Peter who is the guide at Hell’s Gate, you can be sure you’re in for the best experience. It was truly a worthwhile tour, and I highly recommend it!”
Feed Rothschild giraffes, watch rescued elephants take milk, and visit Nairobi’s Kobe bead workshop on a practical small-group day trip.
“Our guide, Stephen Mutuku, was amazing. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us many animals in the park that we had not seen yet. Wish we had met him our first day in country. The elephant orphanage and giraffe sanctuary are definitely a must see.”
Review of a Nairobi to Amboseli day trip with elephant sightings, Mt. Kilimanjaro views, a Maasai village visit, and practical cost advice.
“Wonderful and convenient since they will arrange for pickup from your location. The guide was very genuine and sportful throughout the entire tour. Stopped every time there was any animals nearby and helped explain the details of what we are observing. 100% recommend and repeating if I go again.”
Hike Mt. Longonot from Nairobi, see Great Rift Valley views, enjoy lakeside lunch, and cruise Lake Naivasha with a private guide.
“I was Ppicked up on time from hotel and taken to entrance of Nairobi NP to purchase my ticket. We spent approx. 3 hours driving in the park. The driver accommodated my wish to see specific animals I was particularly interested in.”
Review of the Tsavo East day safari from Diani, with Big Five sightings, costs, transport advice, guide tips, and honest value notes.
“Kenya has poor infrastructure so be prepared for a rough journey to the park and driving standards that will shock most europeans. This wasnt helped by the awful condition of the minivan that transported us and took us around the park. To sRead more”
See Amboseli’s elephants, wildlife, Kilimanjaro views, and a Maasai village on a 12-hour budget safari from Nairobi.
“Very nice Safari, we saw a lot of elephants and zebras, with a nice view of Kilimanjaro (we were very lucky). Alex, the guide, was very good in spotting animals and giving some interesting hints regarding the wildlife. For the money, very recommended!”
Review of a Nairobi to Maasai Mara day safari, with Big Five viewing, Great Rift Valley scenery, optional Maasai village visit, costs, and practical tips.
“John was a great guide, sweet and courteous after picking us from the hotel to the reserve. He was very patient”
See Nairobi’s wildlife, rescued elephants, giraffes, and Karen Blixen’s home in one practical seven-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“En general nuestra experiencia fue muy grata debido a la variedad de animales que pudimos ver en tan poco tiempo. El guia fue muy profesional y amable en todo momento. El guia se detuvo cuando le pedimos y pudimos tomar excelentes fRead more”
Review of Tsavo East from Mombasa or Diani, with wildlife, red elephants, Yatta Plateau, lunch, guide advice, and honest costs.
“Wycieczka super, głównie dzięki świetnemu kierowcy - przewodnikowi - Francis - wielkie dzięki ! Francis bardzo starał się, aby pokazać nam jak najwięcej atrakcji ! Dzięki niemu udało się nam zobaczyć lwice schowane w zaroślach - tak długo krążył wokół ich kryjówki, aż udało się je wywabić z ukrycia !”
Review of a long but rewarding Maasai Mara day trip from Nairobi, with Rift Valley views, game drives, guide, transport, and key costs.
“Excellent driver and guide. Great experience overall. The only “negative” is that it’s a very long day - it takes a solid 4 hours each way from Nairobi. But if you only have one day for a safari, it’s well worth it.”
Escape Nairobi for Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate, with hippos, zebras, cycling, gorge walks, Rift Valley views, and extra fees to plan for.
“The trip was great. I was the only one on the trip and it was exactly as explained in the itinerary. We had a short stop at the Great Rift Valley view point which was breathtaking. At Hell’s Gate, the park guide and I cycled to and from the gorges at around ~20km before it became too hot. And finally was driven to the last stop of the tour which was the boat ride at Lake Naivasha. All in all, a great trip.”
Review the Kisite Mpunguti day trip from Diani Beach, with snorkeling, dolphins, coral reefs, Shimoni caves, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“The tour start 5.30 in the morning.driving time 2.5 hours.after we were been taken miles away for snorkeling.could not see any mirine life as very deep.i was swimming wearing life vest, current very strong ,2 minutes and I sale away from the boat Read more”
Escape Nairobi for a private Kiambethu tea farm tour with plantation walks, Colobus monkeys, tea tasting, lunch, and Ngong Hills views.
“The drive to and from Kiambethu was lovely , my driver Paul was very considerate and drove gently ( considering Nairobi traffic) he offered a choice of music, and was informative on the surroundings . Fiona is truly an inspiration . Wonderful in Read more”
Review this 15-hour Nairobi to Maasai Mara safari, with Big Five viewing, picnic lunch, private transport, and practical booking advice.
“The trip was wonderful where we saw a lot of animals and beautiful birds. The tour guide was polite, positive and came on time to our hotel to peak us up. We had a lot of fun on Safari. I definitely recommend it.”
Pick a park, a lake or a stretch of the old coast.
