Cost of 1-Day Safari from Nairobi
A full 1-day safari in Kenya will cost you between USD $200 and USD $500 per person, with the price depending on the safari parks you choose, going private or a shared group, means of transport whether using a 4×4 open rooftop vehicle or a safari mini-van with open rooftop, and the extra activities that you wish to include on your day tour.
Most Kenya safaris begin in Nairobi, and the popular options for daytrips from Nairobi include:
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Nairobi Day Trips
A daytrip to Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre costs a total of USD$250 per person. This is just a short and easy drive from Nairobi city center, which makes it an affordable option for travelers who are on budget and have no enough time for long stay safaris.
Amboseli Day Trips
A daytrip to Amboseli National Park costs a total of USD$250 per person. This is just a short and easy 4 hours’ drive from Nairobi to this premium safari destination which allows you to see the big five against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Daytrips to Hell's Gate
A daytrip to Hell’s Gate Park in Lake Naivasha costs a total of USD$250 to USD$300 per person with the price including entrance fees to the park, cycling inside the park, transport to and from Nairobi, and of course lunches. This is a good day tour for adventure seekers.
Day Tours to Lake Naivasha
A daytrip to Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha costs a total of USD$250 to USD$300 per person with the price including entrance fees to the sanctuary, boat riding along the lake, transport to and from Nairobi, and of course walking amongst the wildlife inside the island, in fact this tops as the most popular day tours from Nairobi.
Day Trips to Masai Mara
Daytrips to Masai costs a total of USD$400 to USD$500 per person with the price including entrance fees to Masai Mara, transport to and from Nairobi, game viewing drives and picnic lunches. Masai Mara day tours are not that popular because of the long driving hours involved (around 5-6 hours) and even if you still choose to fly to Masai Mara on a one day trip it will still be costly.
Tips for Booking 1-Day Safaris from Nairobi
Stay practical and be sure to stay or book you hotel within Nairobi to avoid cases of long driving hours. The most popular options for day trip tours include visiting Nairobi National Park or Amboseli National Park. Book now your Kenya day trip with us, and let us show you the very best of Africa.
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