The 15 Best Day Trips from Nairobi

From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - Day one: the Great Rift Valley road to the Mara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199Our pick

Review of a budget Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with Big Five drives, tent camping, Maasai culture, costs, transport, and practical tips.

“I had an amazing experience! Sammy was extremely kind, knowledgeable and the best tour guide I have ever come across. I felt day 1 was ok, however, day 2 made up for it. Please make yourself aware of the migration season for an even better experience. The accomodation is very basic, if you are a light sleeper I do not recommend staying on the camp site, I would advise staying in one of the lodges. I got to see so many animals and truly had a great experience. Thank you so much”

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1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

2.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110Top rated

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.”

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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

3.Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $44Best value

See lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more near Nairobi on a budget-friendly half-day safari with hotel pickup and an open-roof 4x4 van.

“Our guides went above and beyond for us! We had an exceptional day, and loved seeing the animals, and being able to experience Nairobi! Highly recommend!”

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From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

4.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $90

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.”

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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

5.3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $555

A practical 3-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi with Big Five game drives, budget camping, meals, and Great Rift Valley views.

“The right amount of safari time. The camp grounds are clean with good food quality (no wifi, specific hours for electricity, 24/7 hot water, and very very friendly staff). Our guide [Kevin] was smart, professional, easy-going, and really energetic about us having a good time.”

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From Nairobi: 3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

6.3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 days · from $240

Review this budget Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi, with 4WD game drives, camping, meals, park fees, guide tips, and real value advice.

“Great experience, the guide was a real professional - thanks to his experience we were able to see a lot of animals.”

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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

7.3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $196

A practical review of a 3-day budget safari from Nairobi with Maasai Mara game drives, ensuite tented lodging, meals, and key extra costs.

“We upgraded to a Land Cruiser/Jamba Mara accommodations and didn’t regret a thing. The Jambo Mara was a huge step up from the basic tent camp offered. While it wasn’t quite a 3 star hotel, the staff was amazing, food was good, and the room were very cool glass houses. We also chose to pay $20/person to visit the Masai tribe. This was a must do in my opinion. Outstanding cultural experience. Regarding the game viewing, we got very lucky the 1st evening and saw a ton of animals. I was concerned we’d be bored the next day. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. Sooo many amazing animals.…”

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Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

8.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $125

Cycle beside zebras at Hell's Gate, hike volcanic gorges, meet a Maasai community, and add a hippo boat ride from Nairobi.

“This trip was an unparalleled way to get close to nature. All the animals look a whole lot larger when you’re not in a safari truck! The boat tour was also well worth the detour, lots of hippos and the best bird watching I’ve ever been around. They don’t take credit cards at the boat launch so remember to bring cash!”

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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

9.3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $600

Three days from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with game drives, tented camping, meals, a pop-top safari van, and optional Maasai village visit.

“We throughly enjoyed our visit and our guide Edwin was friendly, knowledgeable and done his utmost for us to see the Big5 and beyond 😊 The Basic Camp we chose was clean but unfortunately we couldn’t stay as it didn’t provide WiFi. We found this disappointing, as mosRead more”

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Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi

10.Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Bomas of Kenya Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $115

Feed Rothschild giraffes, watch rescued elephants, see Kazuri beads made, and enjoy Kenyan music and dance on a full Nairobi day tour.

“We Took the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage y Bomas of Kenya Day Tour on saturday 18/01/25 with Stephen Mutuku as our Guide. First of all he was so punctual, he actually arrived 15 min before the hour we agreed. The first stop was the Read more”

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Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi

11.Amboseli Day Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $190

See elephants, wildlife, Mount Kilimanjaro, and a Maasai community on a demanding but rewarding one-day safari from Nairobi.

“This was an outstanding day safari. Our driver / guide Julius was on time and drove safely the entire day. His keen eye was able to see Mt Kilimanjaro through the haze long before we did. Without Julius, we might have missed that spectacular vieRead more”

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From Nairobi: Maasai Village Experience Day Tour

12.Maasai Village Experience Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 8 hours · from $117

Spend a hands-on day with a Maasai community near Bissil, cooking ugali, making beads, milking goats, visiting a market, and learning local life.

“I can’t recommend this trip enough to somebody visiting Kenya. Our guide, Simon, expertly guided us through a cattle market before bringing us to the village, where the Maasai people were friendly and welcoming. A must-do. 10/10”

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Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

13.Private Hiking Day Trip to Mt. Longonot from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $130

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.”

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DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

14.DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

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!”

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From Nairobi: 4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

15.4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $350

Review this 4-day Kenya safari from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru, with big cats, rhinos, shared 4x4 transport, and budget lodging.

“The activity was well organized and everything was taken care of. Thanks to Andrew who kept us safe always, happy and enjoyed the whole tour. Game drive experienced was fantastic ever.”

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