Kenya

Day trips from Nairobi

Places you can visit in a day from Nairobi and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Hell's Gate National Park
71 km from Nairobi
A volcanic park with dramatic cliffs, wildlife and hiking trails ideal for a day out
2

Lake Naivasha
78 km from Nairobi
A freshwater lake surrounded by farms, offering boat rides and birdwatching
3

Mount Longonot National Park
57 km from Nairobi
A crater rim walk with panoramic views of the savanna and a chance to see wildlife
4

Ngong Hills
21 km from Nairobi
Rolling hills with panoramic city views and walking paths, good for sunrise hikes
5

Fourteen Falls
54 km from Nairobi
A series of waterfalls on the Athi River, accessible via a short walk from the road
6

Kereita Forest and Waterfall
50 km from Nairobi
A forest reserve with a modest waterfall, suitable for quiet nature walks