Top 4 National Park Day Trips in Nairobi

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · from $45Our pick

See Nairobi’s wild side on a 5.5-hour tour with hotel pickup, an open-roof vehicle, and a 4 to 5-hour game drive. Guides such as Edwin, Peter, and Lawrence are praised for spotting rhinos, lions, giraffes, and birds. Park entry costs extra, and vehicle and timing standards can vary.

“Seeing the animals on the wilderness was amazing, our guide/driver was excellent, he was totally into help is to see the lions . totally recommended”

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2.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

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

Leave Nairobi at 7am with a private driver such as Joash, Harrison, or Patrick, then cycle past zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and warthog at Hell’s Gate. A guided gorge walk follows, with an optional $25 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds.

“Patrick and David were extremely knowledgeable and flexible. We had one day before heading out for safari. I can’t think of any better way to spend it! We saw tons of animals. There are no big cats so Hell’s Gate is the only national park you can ride in. Such an amazing experience!”

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3.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Leave Nairobi before sunrise for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. A guide such as Charles, Harrison, Jack, or another experienced driver leads the game drive, with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds in view. Finish with a Maasai village visit, dance, beadwork, and a late return.

“great adventure, we have seen a lot of animals, this was my favourite national park with the elephants and Kilimanjaro”

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4.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34Best value

Travel from Nairobi with an English-speaking driver and local guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, or Erick. Cycle 16 km beside zebras and giraffes at Hell’s Gate, walk through its gorge, then take a boat on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds. Budget extra for park fees, lunch, and the boat.

“It was amazing. Filled with joy, adeventure , amazing landscapes , animals and birds ! It has so much to offer ,”

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