The 12 Day Trips in Nairobi That Earn Their Price

1.From Nairobi: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Day Trip

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

This Nairobi outing pairs the Giraffe Centre with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Kobe Beads. Guides such as Stephen, Titus, and Wellington are praised for early starts, good photo positions, and flexible driving. Expect close animal encounters, conservation talks, local crafts, hotel pickup, and an extra Nairobi National Park fee for the orphanage.

“We really enjoyed the tour with our guide Steve, he adjusted the tour according to the weather so we could see everything with sunshine and did the inside things during rain. Thanks for the great daytrip👌”

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2.1 Day Tour Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Center&Karen Blixen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $46Top rated

Start at 5:30 am with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minivan, then visit Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum. The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust nursery may be added if its limited 11 am entry has space. Expect a small group of up to 15, bottled water, and several admission fees paid separately.

“The driver was very kind, we saw a lot of animals and we went to giraffe center and then home , he even walked with me till the hostel gate because the road was closed”

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3.Private Day Trip to Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $141

Leave central Nairobi at 9:45am for Kiambethu Tea Farm in Limuru. With a private driver and local guide, you’ll learn how tea is grown and prepared, walk through indigenous forest, look for Colobus monkeys, taste fresh tea, and eat a three-course lunch overlooking the Ngong Hills.

“Beautiful nature-full day on the tea farm with a short nature hike and a delicious lunch. Great way to spend the day.”

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4.Nairobi: Tea Farm Day Trip with Lunch at kiambethu

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $44Best value

Spend about seven hours traveling from Nairobi to Kiambethu Tea Farm for tea, farm stories, tea picking, handmade orthodox tea, a forest walk, waterfall visit, and a three-course buffet lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, drinks, and tea tasting are included, but confirm the separate $42 activity fee before booking.

“We loved hearing the stories of the origins, and history of the place and learning about tea.”

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5.Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Gatura Greens Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Travel about two hours from Nairobi to Gatura Greens with a private English-speaking guide. Pick purple tea, roast and hand-roll your own blend, taste Kenyan teas, eat a farm lunch, then walk through bamboo forest to a waterfall. James is noted for flexible driving, while host Paula leads the farm experience.

“very nice experience 2 hours away from Nairobi, the farm is beautiful, the activities are diverse and the lunch is cooked by a very talented chef ! we recommend for an original day excursion!”

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6.Day trip to Ol Pejeta conservancy from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $163

You’ll leave Nairobi early for a private, 13-hour safari to Ol Pejeta Conservancy with a driver-guide, hotel or airport pickup, and a pop-up-roof vehicle. The day includes the equator marker, chimpanzees, a Serena Sweetwaters lunch stop, Baraka the blind rhino, and the northern white rhinos. Expect a long road day and extra entrance costs.

“The last 30 Minutes of the road was terrible. Apart from the chimps, which were great to see, most of the other animals you can see at Nairobi park. It was 110 usd not 90 as per the website and lunch was 30 not 25.”

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7.Nairobi National Park Sheldrick & Giraffe Centre Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $51

Travel in an eight-seat safari van with hotel pickup, water, charging ports, and a pop-up roof. Your day includes Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, Kazuri Beads, and possibly Bomas of Kenya or a Maasai market. Guide Linus is specifically praised for punctual service, though entrance fees are extra.

“It was a perfect tour. He was a professional and friendly guide. Other tour guides often did not keep their appointments, but Linus kept his appointments on time. I think it was the best tour in Nairobi. Highly recommended. I will definitely choose him again next time I come back.”

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8.Nairobi National Park, Elephants, Giraffes & Bomas Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · from $100

Spend a full day with a driver-guide visiting Nairobi National Park, the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, and Bomas of Kenya. You may see lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more from an open-roofed minivan, then watch traditional song and dance. Joseph is one guide praised for friendly service.

“bumpy and not many animals seen in relation to the time spent.”

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9.Day Trip to Kereita Forest and Ziplining

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $99

Travel from Nairobi to Kereita Forest with a private guide such as Peter or Elijah. Walk through river valleys to Elephant Pool and Kereita Waterfall, then add ziplining, archery, or horseback riding for extra fees. Pickup, transport, water, and a T-shirt are included, while lunch and activity charges are separate.

“the staff who picked me up was on time and very polite and welcoming..highly recommended...keep the great job”

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10.Nairobi: 1 Day of Pure Adrenaline Adventure in Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $120

You’ll leave Nairobi at 9:00 a.m. with an English-speaking guide for a full day at Burudani Adventure Park. Expect high rope obstacles, a bicycle ride on a tiny suspended wire, ziplining, and a guided nature walk. Guide Diana has earned special praise for her careful, friendly support. Lunch, gloves, drinks, and personal items cost extra.

“We had an amazing time, I highly recommend the experience. Pick up was on time and the vehicle was comfortable. The Adventure park has a number of obstacles but we did level 1. It’s a thrill for adrenaline lovers. There’s also a restaurant on site where we had tasty chicken and fries, they also sell cold drinks. Carry your own drinking water just in case you’ll need it. The staff at the Burudani Adventure park are also very knowledgable and friendly. Highly recommend to go with a friend or group, or even solo since you’ll meet people there anyways.”

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11.Masai Village Experience (Day trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $111

Travel from Nairobi with a private English-speaking guide to a Maasai village for 2.5 hours of hands-on cultural exchange. Learn how women cook and weave, milk a goat, make fire, practice spear throwing, visit bomas, enjoy song and dance, and shop for crafts. Guides Alex and Alfred have helped make this a memorable stop, including for airport layovers.

“Alex was a really good Guide , explained everything in Detail also added another stop, to the KiCC Building and we went to eat local Food , which was so nice !! I had a wonderful trip at the Maasai. It was an unforgettable experience where I learned a lot about their culture, traditions, and way of life. The people were welcoming, kind, and eager to share their stories. The atmosphere was authentic and respectful, and I felt truly immersed in their community. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to connect with the Maasai people and gain a deeper understanding of their rich heritage.”

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12.Ngare Ndare Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $220

Travel from Nairobi to Ngare Ndare Forest for a guided walk among ancient African olive and Red Cedar trees, a 450-metre canopy walkway, and a swim in natural blue pools. This private day trip includes transport, entry fees, an armed forest guide, and bottled water. Bring lunch, snacks, and a towel.

“Ngare Ndare is not just a place but a perfect destination that will give a thrilling and exciting experience for any enthusiastic traveller.. First, for the eco-nature lovers it provides a memorable experience from nature walk under the opeRead more”

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