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Zebra in Nairobi National Park with the city skyline beyond

Out for the day · Back by evening

Little escapes. Big stories.

Trade a free morning or evening for wildlife at the edge of the city, Swahili history by the sea, or dinner afloat beneath the Mombasa sky.

Photo: Grace Nandi / Unsplash

Pick your kind of day

Leave the hotel. Meet the place.

These are not filler days. Each outing is a focused glimpse of the wildlife, people, food and history that make Nairobi and Mombasa distinct.

Zebra grazing in Nairobi National Park with the Nairobi skyline beyond

Wild morning, city afternoon

From Nairobi

Day trip

01 · Wild morning, city afternoon

1-Day Safari Nairobi National Park and Nairobi City

Watch zebra, rhino, lion and giraffe beneath Nairobi’s skyline, then discover the capital beyond the park gates.

  • National park
  • City highlights
  • Full day

The day at a glance

Day Tour Program 0630hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel SAFARI TOUR ITINERARY IN DETAILS: Start the day tour by visiting the most accessible and yet wild and natural, Nairobi national park just a breath and sight away from the bustling Kenya capital - Nairobi city Established in 1946 and Kenya’s first the Nairobi National park is made up of wide open grass savannah plains. Its scattered acacia bush is host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes,bushbuck,hippopotamus and...

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The landmark elephant tusks spanning Moi Avenue in Mombasa

Old coast, living city

From Mombasa

Day trip

02 · Old coast, living city

Half Day Mombasa City Tour

Follow the Arab and Portuguese history of the coast through Mombasa’s landmarks, markets and shopping streets in the cooler morning hours.

  • Coastal history
  • City landmarks
  • Half day

The day at a glance

Morning half day city tour of MombasaMombasa city tour and shopping excursion. Learn the history of the East African coast with the Arab and Portuguese quest for control of trade routes. Tour starts in the early morning to avoid the high day temperatures Suitable for all adults,children,seniors

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Young elephants together at the Nairobi elephant orphanage

Conservation and culture

From Nairobi

Day trip

03 · Conservation and culture

Nairobi Full Day City Tour

Spend the day between the elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and the women of Kazuri Beads.

  • Elephant orphanage
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Karen Blixen

The day at a glance

Karen Blixen Museum - Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage -Giraffe Center & Kazuri beads centreFull day tour Tour provides insights and offers a great experience from the History of Karen Blixen,human –Elephant care,rehabilitation and conservation at the Daphne Sheldrick orphanage,Giraffe centre and a Visit to Kazuri beads centre where you meet Kenyan women at work in a self help bead factory …a chance to buy yourself a local gift

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The green Nairobi city skyline under a bright sky

Meet the capital

From Nairobi

Day trip

04 · Meet the capital

Nairobi Half Day City Tour

Trace Nairobi from its railway beginnings to the modern centre, with the city’s landmark buildings and stories in one easy outing.

  • City landmarks
  • Railway history
  • Half day

The day at a glance

Nairobi city became around 1899, and grew as a central point for the Kenya-Uganda railway The name (Nairobi) originates from the Masai word, "Enkare Nyrobi" meaning the "place of cool water" Tour highlights Modern city centre with its natural silhouette,

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Guests enjoying a seafood dinner and live music aboard the Tamarind dhow

Dinner on the water

From Mombasa

Day trip

05 · Dinner on the water

Tamarind Evening Dinner Dhow Cruise - Mombasa

Board a traditional dhow for seafood, coastal air and an evening cruise from the celebrated Tamarind restaurant jetty.

  • Dinner afloat
  • Tudor Creek
  • Evening outing

The day at a glance

The Tamarind dinner on a cruising dhow cum restaurant offers the best in seafood and dining experience The dining experience starts with a pick up from your beach resort for a transfer to the tamarind restaurant jetty. The dhow cruise leaves from the jetty of the famous Tamarind one of the finest sea food restaurants in East Africa. Suitable for a romantic or group dining experience

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Two cities, two moods

Choose the energy you want.

Nairobi city skyline Nairobi Wildlife beside the skyline Park drives, conservation encounters, museums and the story of Kenya’s capital. See Nairobi days Palm trees beside the Indian Ocean near Mombasa Mombasa History carried on ocean air Old Town stories, coastal landmarks and dinner moving across the water. See Mombasa days
Traditional wooden boats ready for a coastal outing Easy pickup · Easy return

Simple day-trip pricing

One quote for the whole day.

Prices are in US dollars per person and depend on the season, group size and what the outing includes. Groups of three or more receive a special rate.

  • Children under 3 travel free
  • Children 3 to 12 pay 75% of the adult rate
  • Children 12 to 18 pay 90% of the adult rate
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel is included
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