Top Maasai Mara National Reserve Day Trips

Short on time but still want the safari experience? Consider this day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Your driver will pick you up at your Nairobi hotel or at the airport and take you out to the park, where you'll get the chance to go on a game drive and visit a local Masai community, and still make it back to Nairobi in time for dinner.

Save time and visit Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha in a day. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental and let someone else do the driving instead. This stress-free tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers in an air-conditioned minivan. Get outside and explore the beauty of Hell’s Gate on foot, and have time to enjoy a boat ride at Lake Naivasha. Potential animals you might spot include hippos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and much more.

Spot plenty of iconic wildlife species without ever even leaving the Kenyan capital during this six-hour safari tour in Nairobi National Park. Ride in a special tour van with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing. See lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and many more animals, with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off provided free of charge.

Descend into the Great Rift Valley on a full-day trip from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you'll take a game drive to explore spectacular landscapes and wildlife. See the millions of flamingos that color Lake Nakuru a brilliant pink, watching for some of the 450 species of birds that have been spotted in the national park. The park's residents also include big cats, rhino, buffalo, and even the rare black-maned lion, with varied ecosystems that support wonderfully diverse wildlife.

Wildlife fans—this one’s for you. Discover two top attractions in a day—the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Center—without having to organize admission or transport, as everything is included. First, have the opportunity to observe and feed giraffes, then later, learn about elephant rescue and rehabilitation during your visit to an elephant orphanage.

This is a tour not to miss when in Nairobi. A small group tour means a good budget for your money. An open-roof tour van means a 90-degree rotation for good photography and good viewing. This early morning tour means sporting as many animals as possible due to good weather. Our tour with pickup and drop-off at your place of stay is a stress-free for you will stay with the guide till the end of your tour. Visit this top Nairobi attraction within a few hours when in Kenya and capture the best experience.

Experience the one and only National Park in the heart of Nairobi city. Get up close and personal with the Big Five against the backdrop of the capital. Get to see the Ivory Burning Monument and learn the park's history.

Discover tree-climbing lions, rhinos, and flamingos just a day trip away from Nairobi, on a small-group tour of Lake Nakuru National Park that takes you straight to the wildlife. Varied habitats on the floor of the Great Rift Valley attract a wide range of animals — as well as massive flocks of migratory birds — making Lake Nakuru a favorite destination for animal-lovers and birdwatchers alike.

Enjoy a stunning and varied trek along the Sirimon Route during this private, full-day hiking excursion to Mt. Kenya. Walk through forested landscapes filled with bamboo and rosewood and heather meadows. Experience stunning panoramas along the trail, including two of the mountain’s highest peaks, Nelion and Batian. Admission fees and round-trip transfers from Nairobi are included.

Hells gate national park is one of the few places where you can do a bike ride while viewing wild animals. The park can also be accessed by car and on foot. The short hike at the gorge lets you see iconic volcanic rock formations and hotsprings. Later you also visit lake Naivasha which has hippos, birds and views of the crescent island.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and explore Nairobi National Park in an exhilarating half-day tour. See if you can spot 'The Big Five' animals amongst their exotic surroundings, with the spectacular backdrop of bustling urban environments. Drive along the hidden trails while enjoying local views over three picnic sites. This a fantastic sightseeing opportunity to experience something truly unique.

This tour enables you to visit both Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha within a day. During the mountain hike you enjoy views of Lake Naivasha, Hells Gate and Mount Suswa. On the boat ride you see hippopotamuses, birds and enjoy views of the crescent island.

One of the shapeliest peaks in all the Rift Valley, Mt Longonot (2780m) and its serrated crater rim offers fabulous views. The dormant volcano rises 1000m above the baking-hot valley floor and was formed 400,000 years ago; it last erupted in the 1860s. The park itself covers only 52 sq km and was set up to protect the volcano’s ecosystem and little else. The name ‘Longonot’ comes from the Maasai name Olo Nongot, which means ‘Mountain of Many Summits’.

Escape the bustle of the city during this private full-day excursion to Lake Naivasha, departing from Nairobi. Get a chance to spot hippos, zebras, and dozens of bird species within Crescent Island Game Park alongside the banks of the lake—an ideal spot for photography. A boat ride is included, plus door-to-door air-conditioned transportation from any pickup point within the capital.

Enjoy a wildlife-packed Kenyan safari, and be back in Nairobi by nightfall, during this time-saver, full-day tour to Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel in a small group capped at only 14 people, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Enjoy a scenic game drive through the park, with the chance to spot resident populations of rhinos, lions, zebras, and giraffes.

In this Cost-friendly Safari trip, explore game drives in a national park inside the city. This tour is most ideal for those who came to Kenya for a short period and would love to have a wonderful experience with wildlife. The tour starts either, early in the morning at 6:00 am or much later in the afternoon at 2:00 pm. The pick up is either at the hotel or at the airport or any other location that the guest prefer to be picked up from. The vehicles used are safari vans with open roof and we can upgrade them, if the guest prefer to use a safari jeep. Highlights -Glorious stretch of savannah set against the backdrop of Nairobi’s glittering skyline -Home to four of the Big Five (apart from elephant),others are Ostriches, cheetahs, hyenas, antelopes, gazelles, and plenty more. -Your game drive will take four hours or there about, and should showcase some of Africa iconic animals. -Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush.

You'll get to experience one of Kenyans' great cherished cultures. It is time efficient and can be done in a very short time. While on this tour get to visit some Eastlands areas of Nairobi and get also indulge in some local dishes and snacks at your expense (optional). Our guides are very informative hence this will be a really engaging tours.

The tour takes a few hours for those with little time in Nairobi. Get to view many animals in this park such as Rhinos, lions, cheetahs, and many more. Get to travel with an experienced driver/guide who is informative and accommodating. With the optional minute visit to the gift shop, get to enjoy shopping and at least buy something memorable for your visit while in Kenya. This tour is relevant in that you get to explore and learn more about giraffes. It's educative and informative as we get to visit the attraction sites. This tour is friendly and flexible as it suits all groups.

Nairobi National Park stands out for those who have some little time in the city. Nonetheless, its proximity to the city (7km) makes it among the to-do list for those with an urge for adventure. The park is home to the Big 5 and lots of bird species. The terrain and landscape ensure a safari-like adventure during the wet and rainy seasons. Moreover, the giraffe center is a learning Center regarding the environment and the Rothschild Giraffe. This tour ensures you get to visit the top attraction sites in Nairobi.

Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the capital on a private day tour to Kiambethu Farm in Limuru, and learn about the history and cultivation of one of Kenya’s top export- tea. Explore the serene grounds with a guide for insight into the traditional and modern uses of the native flora, and unwind with lunch and drinks.Once you arrive, listen to engaging commentary about the history of Kiambethu and the process of making tea before embarking on a guided tour of the farm.

Hells gate day hike offers visitors a chance for game viewing on a bicycle and you can ride around the park surrounded by hordes of wild animals like buffalo, giraffes, zebra, and impala. Hells gate hiking park is one of the best hiking places around Nairobi and it’s popular due to its relative proximity to Nairobi. A boat ride on lake Naivasha takes you close up with the hippos in the water and you will be able to watch them at a close point as they rest among the reeds. There are also hundreds of birds to see in the lake including the famous fish eagle and the cormorants. The shores of the lake is littered with wildlife including buffalos, zebras, giraffes among others.

Crescent Island, a game park in the middle of the lake with miles of walking trails and abundant wildlife. Follow your guide down miles of trails in search of dik-diks, gazelles, buffalo, and more other animals, you might hippos on your boat ride back to the mainland. Spend your day in the Island and you will enjoy. Crescent Island and the adjacent Lotus Island, home of a Yacht Club, form the rim of an extinct volcano protruding out of this Lake in the shadow of Mount Longonot, also an extinct volcano, close to Hell's Gate National Park.

This is one of the top Laikipia attractions you should not miss while in Kenya. All transportation is covered including pickup and drop-off to your place of stay. Get lifetime memories and get to come across different wild animals and also learn more about them. Get all the information from our guide by asking all sorts of questions. Visit all these attractions just in a day. This tour fits people with limited time in Kenya.