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One Day Tours

Kenya in a Day

Perfect for travelers with limited time or as a complement to a longer safari. Experience the best of Nairobi's wildlife, culture, and natural beauty — all in a single unforgettable day.

1 Day / No Overnight Private & Group Options Daily Departures
Wildlife

Nairobi National Park Safari

Full Day • Pickup 6:00 AM • Return by 6:00 PM

A full-day game drive through Nairobi National Park — the only national park in the world set against a city skyline. Spot lions, rhinos, buffaloes, leopards, and over 400 bird species, all within minutes of the city centre.

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Culture & Wildlife

Nairobi Cultural Day

Full Day • Pickup 8:00 AM • Return by 5:00 PM

Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, explore the Karen Blixen Museum, and experience authentic Kenyan cuisine and traditions at the Bomas of Kenya.

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Wildlife

Nairobi National Park Half Day

Half Day • Morning (6:00 AM – 12:30 PM) or Afternoon (1:30 PM – 6:30 PM)

Established in 1946 and Kenya's first national park, the Nairobi National Park is made up of wide open grass savannah plains. Its scattered acacia bush hosts a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, and over 400 bird species — all just 7 kilometres from your city hotel.

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Wildlife & Culture

Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour

Half Day • Visit between 11:00 AM & 12:00 Noon

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi National Park, home to orphaned baby elephants. Watch them being fed and playing, hear keeper talks about their stories, and get close to young rhinos. Then proceed to the Giraffe Centre to see and feed the famous Rothschild giraffes.

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Wildlife

Lake Nakuru National Park Day Trip

Full Day • Early Morning Departure • Return Early Evening

Depart Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stopover at the escarpment. Game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park with chances of seeing rhino, lion, giraffe, waterbuck, baboon, and flamingos. Lunch overlooking the lake before an afternoon game drive and return to Nairobi.

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Wildlife & Adventure

Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Trek

Full Day • Pickup 7:30 AM • Return by 6:30 PM

Transfer to Lake Naivasha with a stop at the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a boat ride to Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest. Spot hippos, pelicans, and over 450 bird species on the lake before returning to Nairobi.

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Best Value

Full Day Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Crescent Island

Full Day Group Tour • Departs 5:00 AM • Saturdays & Sundays in 4x4 Jeep

Three exciting safari tours in one day! Game viewing at Lake Nakuru including the Rhino Sanctuary, a boat safari across Lake Naivasha spotting hippos and birds, and a guided walking safari on Crescent Island among grazing giraffe and zebra. Buffet lunch included. Travel in a customized pop-up roof 4x4 Safari Jeep with WiFi, binoculars, and a professional guide.

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Wildlife

Amboseli National Park Day Trip

Full Day • Pickup 5:00 AM • Return by 7:00 PM

Early morning departure to Amboseli National Park, famous for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds. Enjoy game drives from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a picnic lunch, then return to Nairobi by evening.

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Multi-Day

3-Day Private Safari — Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha

3 Days / 2 Nights • Pickup 7:30 AM • Private Safari

An exclusive private safari crafted for the ultimate Kenyan wildlife experience. Thrilling game drives in the Masai Mara with Big Five encounters, a Maasai cultural village visit, the famous Mara River, a scenic boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and a walking safari on Crescent Island.

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Detailed Itineraries

Nairobi National Park Safari

AMMorning

Early Morning Pickup & Game Drive

Pickup from your Nairobi hotel at 6:00 AM and drive to Nairobi National Park. Enter the park at dawn for the best wildlife sighting opportunities. Morning game drive through the open grasslands and acacia woodlands in search of lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, and hyena.

Pickup: 6:00 AM from your hotel • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

MidMidday

Bush Picnic & Ivory Burning Site

A gourmet bush picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint within the park. Visit the historic ivory burning site monument — a powerful symbol of Kenya's commitment to wildlife conservation. Continue the game drive with a visit to the hippo pools along the Athi River.

Lunch: Gourmet bush picnic • Drinks included

PMAfternoon

Afternoon Game Drive & Return

Afternoon game drive through the southern plains, home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, and giraffe. Enjoy golden hour light perfect for photography before exiting the park and returning to your hotel by 6:00 PM.

Return: Approximately 6:00 PM to your hotel

Nairobi National Park Half Day Tour

Opt 1Morning

Morning Game Drives

Get picked from your hotel by 6:00 AM and start game drives at 6:30 AM through the wide open grass savannah plains. Spot the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, bushbuck, hippopotamus, and diverse birdlife with over 400 species — all against the backdrop of Nairobi. Return to your hotel by 12:30 PM.

Pickup: 6:00 AM • Return: 12:30 PM • Safari Van

Opt 2Afternoon

Afternoon Game Drives

Get picked from your hotel by 1:30 PM and start game drives at 2:00 PM. Enjoy the afternoon light as you explore the park's scattered acacia bush, searching for wildlife and enjoying stunning views of the Nairobi skyline. Return to your hotel by 6:30 PM.

Pickup: 1:30 PM • Return: 6:30 PM • Safari Van

Nairobi Cultural Day

AMMorning

Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre

Pickup at 8:00 AM. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to watch orphaned baby elephants being fed and bathed (11:00 AM feeding). Then head to the Giraffe Centre, where you can hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform.

Pickup: 8:00 AM from your hotel

MidMidday

Karen Blixen Museum & Lunch

Explore the Karen Blixen Museum — the historic farmhouse of the famous "Out of Africa" author. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving authentic Kenyan cuisine in the leafy Karen suburb.

Lunch: Local Kenyan restaurant • Included

PMAfternoon

Bomas of Kenya & Return

Visit the Bomas of Kenya for a captivating cultural performance featuring traditional music and dance from over 40 Kenyan communities. Browse the craft market for authentic souvenirs before returning to your hotel by 5:00 PM.

Return: Approximately 5:00 PM to your hotel

Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour

AMMorning

Elephant Orphanage Visit

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust situated in Nairobi National Park, home to orphaned baby elephants who have lost their mothers to poaching or other tragedy. Feeding time is at 11:00 AM — imagine walking among 10 or so elephant calves! A keeper will give a talk about the elephants, their origin, how they are getting on, and how previous orphans are progressing. You can get really close to the elephants and if lucky, see a young rhino up close. One can also foster a baby elephant.

Visit: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon • Entry fees included

PMAfternoon

Giraffe Centre

Proceed to the Giraffe Centre to see and feed the famous Rothschild giraffes. The centre was started by Jock Leslie-Melville, the Kenyan grandson of a Scottish Earl, when he and his wife Betty captured a baby giraffe to start a programme of breeding giraffes in captivity at their home in Langata. Since then the programme has had huge success, resulting in the introduction of several breeding pairs of Rothschild Giraffe into Kenyan national parks.

Activity: Feed & learn about Rothschild giraffes

Lake Nakuru National Park Day Trip

AMMorning

Departure & Rift Valley Stopover

Early morning pickup from your hotel or airport in Nairobi. Depart passing via the Great Rift Valley where you will have a stopover to admire the scenic views of the escarpment en route to Lake Nakuru National Park, set deep in the magnificent Rift Valley.

Pickup: Early morning • Scenic drive via Great Rift Valley

MidMidday

Game Drive & Lake Exploration

Arrive in time for a game drive with chances of seeing rhino, lion, giraffe, waterbuck, baboon, and monkey. Explore the shores of Lake Nakuru and if you are lucky, see flamingos among other wildlife. Lunch will be held overlooking the lake.

Wildlife: Rhino, lion, giraffe, flamingos • Lunch overlooking the lake

PMAfternoon

Afternoon Game Drive & Return

Late afternoon depart from Lake Nakuru with game viewing en route. Arrive in Nairobi early evening for drop-off at your hotel.

Return: Early evening drop-off in Nairobi

Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island Trek

AMMorning

Transfer to Lake Naivasha

Get picked at your hotel by 7:30 AM and transfer to Lake Naivasha with a brief stopover at the Great Rift Valley escarpment to enjoy panoramic views.

Pickup: 7:30 AM • Scenic drive via Rift Valley

MidMidday

Boat Ride & Crescent Island Walking Safari

Arrive at Lake Naivasha and head for a boat ride directly to Crescent Island for a guided walk among grazing wildlife. Spot hippos on the lake, along with pelicans, eagles, kingfishers, and over 450 bird species. Enjoy a walking safari past giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and waterbuck in a predator-free environment.

Activities: Boat ride, guided walking safari on Crescent Island

PMAfternoon

Lunch & Return

Return from the island by boat and have a late lunch while you head back to Nairobi, getting dropped at your hotel by 6:30 PM.

Return: Approximately 6:30 PM to your hotel

Full Day Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Crescent Island

AMMorning

Lake Nakuru National Park

Pickup from your hotel at 5:00 AM. Stop for breakfast on the way, then head to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a game viewing safari with chances to spot lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and flamingos. Visit the famous Rhino Sanctuary — home to more than 25 endangered black rhinos and about 70 white rhinos. Take in viewpoints at Lion Hill, Baboon Cliff, and Out of Africa.

Departs: 5:00 AM • Saturdays & Sundays • 4x4 Jeep

MidMidday

Lake Naivasha Boat Safari

Proceed to Lake Naivasha, a Rift Valley freshwater lake featuring acacia forest, dormant volcanoes, and dramatic gorges. Safari across the lake — a known drinking hole for buffalo, zebra, eland, impala, and waterbuck. Look out for hippos as you sail by, and spot eagles, buzzards, weavers, firefinches, pelicans, kingfishers, and hundreds of bird species. Enjoy a buffet lunch at your Lake Nakuru stop.

Activities: Boat safari • Buffet lunch included

PMAfternoon

Crescent Island Walking Safari & Return

Head to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary — a private island sanctuary hidden from most tourists. Enjoy a guided walking safari past grazing hippos, giraffe, and zebra in an up-close, hands-on experience. Return to Nairobi by 7:00 PM with plenty of photo opportunities and memories from three dramatic parks in one day.

Return: Approximately 7:00 PM to your hotel • Group tour in 4x4 Jeep with WiFi

Amboseli National Park Day Trip

AMMorning

Early Departure to Amboseli

Get picked up at your hotel by 5:00 AM. The driver guide picks up your picnic lunch box and heads for Amboseli National Park, arriving by 9:00 AM. Famous for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large herds of elephants, Amboseli offers an unforgettable safari experience.

Pickup: 5:00 AM • Arrive Amboseli: 9:00 AM • Safari Van

MidMidday

Game Drives & Picnic Lunch

Enjoy extensive game drives across Amboseli's open plains and swamplands. Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife against the iconic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain. Picnic lunch in the park.

Game drives: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Picnic lunch included

PMAfternoon

Return to Nairobi

Depart Amboseli at 3:00 PM and return to Nairobi, arriving at your hotel by 7:00 PM.

Return: Approximately 7:00 PM to your hotel

3-Day Private Safari — Masai Mara & Lake Naivasha

Day 1Mara

Nairobi to Masai Mara & Maasai Cultural Experience

7:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Scenic drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Check into your lodge or camp and freshen up. At 5:00 PM, join a guided walking safari with Maasai Morans (warriors), followed by a visit to a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Pickup: 7:30 AM • Overnight: Masai Mara lodge/camp

Day 2Mara

Full Day in the Masai Mara

Option A — Full-Day Game Drive: Depart at 7:30 AM with a packed picnic lunch for an extensive game drive across the Masai Mara plains. Visit the famous Mara River — a key crossing point during the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Option B — Split Game Drives: Early morning drive at 6:00 AM, return for breakfast and leisure time at the lodge, then an afternoon drive at 4:00 PM returning by 6:30 PM. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Full day exploring • Overnight: Masai Mara lodge/camp

Day 3Naivasha

Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Nairobi

After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the lake, spotting hippos and abundant birdlife. Continue with a guided walking safari on Crescent Island, home to giraffes, zebras, and various antelope in a predator-free environment. In the afternoon, drive back to Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Activities: Boat ride, Crescent Island walk • Drop-off: Nairobi hotel or airport

Inclusions

  • Pick up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel, residence, or airport
  • Services of a professional English-speaking (or other language) driver-guide
  • Transport by Safari Van or private 4x4 Land Cruiser (depending on tour)
  • All park entrance and conservation fees
  • Game viewing drives
  • Lunch (bush picnic, buffet, or restaurant, depending on tour)
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Government taxes and local levies

Exclusions

  • Tips and gratuities (highly recommended)
  • Items of a personal nature
  • All expenses of a personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs)
  • Drinks and any other item not specified above

Safari tours depart daily from Nairobi (group tours on Saturdays & Sundays). Prices are indicated in USD. Driving times are estimates and can vary due to road conditions and traffic. Day tours are private per booking with a dedicated driver/guide — not a group sharing tour (unless stated otherwise). Contact us for pricing, private group rates, and custom itineraries.

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