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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Kenya

233 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Everything with a guide, a vehicle or a boat attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection - Lunch at Utamaduni or Mamba Village
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

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

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

Start with hotel pickup, then spend four to five hours searching Nairobi National Park for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and more. Guides such as Edwin, Peter, Lawrence, and William are praised for sharp animal spotting. The tour also includes bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a short Maasai Market stop, but park entry costs extra.

“It has a wonderful view, though the number of animals are relatively less the park. The guide and the driver were good.”

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NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children - National Archives and the beginning of the stories
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NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children

2.NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Street Children

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 792 reviews · from $45

Walk central Nairobi with former street children from Nai Nami, including guides known as Typhoon, Priest, Quick, King, and Tsunami. You’ll visit the National Archives, railway station, Kariokor, Jeevanjee Gardens, and a memorial park, while hearing how the guides survived street life and rebuilt their futures. Local lunch and soft drinks are included.

“Wow this tour was truly humbling. Our guide took us to many spots he grew up on the streets and shared many stories with us. We highly recommend this walking tour to anyone.”

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Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour - Meeting at Koinange Street and getting your bearings
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Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

3.Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 703 reviews · 3 hours · from $23

Spend three hours walking Nairobi’s central district with guides such as Jackie, Simon, Jeff, Sharon, or Dennis. Visit markets, monuments, religious sites, and government buildings, taste fruit salad, learn useful Swahili, and finish with city views from the KICC rooftop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are optional, and KICC entry costs extra.

“It was wonderful, I learned a lot of information about the center of Nairobi, visited the local market, took a walk and admired the beautiful views”

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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park - What happens at the park entrance
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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

4.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 594 reviews · from $43

Start early from your Nairobi hotel for a 4 to 5-hour game drive in an open-roof van, with a group of up to 15 people. Look for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife beside the city skyline. Guides such as Edwin, David, Joseph, Peter, and Lawrence have earned praise for animal spotting and friendly service. Park entry costs extra.

“Peter was an amazing guide. He tailored the tour to the preferences of the group - taking everyone’s needs and desires into account. He was knowledgeable about the park and efficiently navigated us to where the animals were.”

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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options - Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the milk-feeding ritual
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Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

5.Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $35

Spend a full day around Nairobi with hotel pickup, visiting the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Kazuri Beads. You may add Karen Blixen Museum, Bomas of Kenya, or a Nairobi National Park game drive. Guides such as Jonathan, Isaac, and Kelvin are praised for wildlife knowledge and flexible pacing.

“Loved the little elephants - the moment they were running for their milk will forever remain memorable”

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Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus - The spice market: smells, color, and a chance to ask questions
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Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

6.Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · from $50

Walk through Mombasa’s Old Town with Humphrey Ndungu or another local guide, visiting the spice market, fish market, Old Port, Hindu temple, Akamba Handicraft, Mombasa Tusks, and Fort Jesus. The tour takes about 2 to 4 hours, moves at your group’s pace, and includes guiding but not Fort Jesus admission.

“Excellent tour!! We learned a lot, very interesting city and history. Guide was excellent! Would definitely recommend.”

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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village - The early road from Nairobi to Amboseli
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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

7.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

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

Leave Nairobi before dawn for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds with guides such as Charles, Harrison, Jack, and Dennis. After the game drive, visit a Maasai village for dances and beadwork. The advertised 12 hours can become 15 or 16 with traffic.

“I enjoyed the trip and our guide Charles was awesome👌🏾”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - The three-hour safari inside Nairobi National Park
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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

8.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176

Spend a full Nairobi day with a private driver-guide, visiting the Giraffe Centre before a three-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park. Guides such as George, Albert, Tony, and Black Santa are praised for wildlife spotting and local insight. Transport, park fees, and hotel pickup within Nairobi CBD are included, while lunch is extra.

“Wow!!! What an incredible experience- one that I want to do again. Tony our guide was the best!!!! He was on time, had so much knowledge of the country and area which he was happy to share, and went the extra mile. His experience as a safari guide shone through - he knew so much about the animals and made sure we managed to see as much as possible. He truly made our day so special. The whole experience was fantastic from end to end - the communication with Elizabeth once I booked was fab, she was really accommodating and constantly available when I texted. Fantastic!!”

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Masai village Day Tour Experience - Meeting the Maasai community
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Masai village Day Tour Experience

9.Masai village Day Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $100

Travel from Nairobi with a private guide such as Obed, Mwose, Moses, Ezekiel, or Tim to a Maasai community in Kajiado County. Learn about cooking, goat milk, beadwork, family life, music, and dance, then visit a cattle market in Bisil. Hotel pickup, transport, and guiding are included; lunch is not.

“Had a wonderful time our tour guide Moses. His knowledge and expertise was appreciated. I can tell he was experienced and was passionate about what he does. I felt safe the whole time I was with him. I gain a wealth of knowledge! Thank you Moses for being you!”

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Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Former Street Kids - Downtown Nairobi through firsthand experience
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Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Former Street Kids

10.Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Former Street Kids

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 283 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

Spend 150 minutes walking central Nairobi with a former street child such as Morgan, Typhoon, Tsunami, or King. Your guide shares personal stories of survival, takes you through downtown areas you likely would not visit alone, teaches street skills, and finishes with local lunch and soft drinks. Groups are capped at 10, with no more than two guests per guide.

“Insightful experience. We were led by our guide, Sunami who shared about his past experiences as a former street kid. Thank you for being so genuine and bringing us around!”

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Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour - City Market: souvenirs, food, and a little bargaining
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Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

11.Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $35

Explore Nairobi’s central districts with a private guide such as Michael, Ezekiel, or Tim. Learn the city’s story at Jeevanjee Gardens and Jamia Mosque, browse City Market, then visit the KICC rooftop for 360-degree views. The tour lasts about two to five hours and suits first-time visitors and layovers.

“Informative, comprehensive tour of the city with Tim. He was punctual, communicative, and safe throughout the tour. Highly recommend.”

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Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour - The 11am bottle feeding at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
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Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

12.Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · from $95

Spend about six hours visiting Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, and the Kobe Tough bead factory. You’ll feed Rothschild giraffes, watch baby elephants at their 11am to noon feeding, and travel by private vehicle with hotel pickup. Guides such as Stephen Mutuku and Joe are praised for timing and local insight.

“I'm so glad i did this tour! I only had the one day to be a tourist and it was perfect. Seeing the baby elephants (so sweet), feeding the giraffes, visiting the local bead factory, relaxing over lunch and dancing at the Bomo (add-on) were all perfect! Stephen was our driver/guide and was friendly, patient (I'm a tourist, and one of very many he deals with), and shared with us some background on the culture and where best to stand to see the elephants. He even took the occasional photo :) Thank you, Stephen, for sharing your Kenyan hospitality and making the day even more enjoyable!”

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Nairobi Walking tour:Explore History Culture and Traditions - Meeting at the Supreme Court and starting downtown
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Nairobi Walking tour:Explore History Culture and Traditions

13.Nairobi Walking tour:Explore History Culture and Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 222 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

Spend three hours walking central Nairobi with guides such as Edwin, John, or Pierre. Visit monuments, Jamia Mosque, City Market, Uhuru Park, Holy Family Basilica, KICC, the Railway Museum, and Bomb Blast Memorial Park. Expect local stories, a coffee break, market time, and pickup within 10 kilometers of Nairobi Municipality.

“Edwin is very knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible to adapt the tour to our interests. Highly recommend the service and would do it again.”

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Day tour to Amboseli national park - Entering Amboseli National Park
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Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

14.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $310

Leave Nairobi at 5:00 am for Amboseli in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds, stop at Observation Hill, and eat lunch at OLTUKAI Lodge. Guides such as Samuel, James, Kevin, and Jerry lead the private trip, which can run well past the advertised 10 hours.

“I took a day trip to Amboseli. It was one of the best days I spent while in Kenya. Samuel the tour guide was very knowledgeable of the park and animals. He also navigated the Kenyan roads and traffic with ease. I would definitely go again.”

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Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide - The 6 AM half-day safari
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Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

15.Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 217 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $185

You’ll spend four hours on a guided game drive through Nairobi National Park, only 10 km from the city centre. Choose a morning safari for the best wildlife activity, or add the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, lunch, or an evening dinner and dance show. Guides such as Stephen, Paul, and Maina are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“Julius was an amazing guide, he went above and beyond to make our experience fantastic”

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