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From Nairobi city drives to open-road coast escapes, choose a route or ask us to plan around you.

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Start in Nairobi and travel by road to Kenya’s wildlife parks, Rift Valley lakes and coast. Browse quick escapes, three-day safaris and a seven-day multi-park circuit, then tailor the stops and overnight stays with Kachero.

Giraffe with Nairobi’s skyline in Nairobi National Park
HALF OR FULL DAY
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK

Wildlife beside the city.

Nairobi → Nairobi National Park → Nairobi

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Birdlife above Lake Naivasha
DAY TRIP OR 1 NIGHT
NAIVASHA & HELL’S GATE

Rift Valley, up close.

Nairobi → Lake Naivasha → Hell’s Gate → Nairobi

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Mount Kilimanjaro viewed from Amboseli National Park
2–3 DAYS
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Elephants & mountain views.

Nairobi → Amboseli → Nairobi

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Zebras roaming at Lake Nakuru National Park
2–3 DAYS
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Rift Valley safari loop.

Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Naivasha → Nairobi

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Elephant on the Maasai Mara plains
3–4 DAYS
MAASAI MARA RESERVE

Open plains, unhurried.

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

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Giraffe on a safari track in Tsavo East National Park
4+ DAYS
TSAVO EAST & THE COAST

Safari, then the sea.

Nairobi → Tsavo East → Mombasa or Diani

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Misty track at a Tsavo West National Park waterhole
2–3 DAYS
TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK

Springs, lava & savanna.

Nairobi → Tsavo West → Nairobi

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Misty forest in the Aberdare highlands
2–3 DAYS
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK

Forest air & highlands.

Nairobi → Aberdare → Nyeri → Nairobi

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Mount Kenya’s Point Lenana, Nelion and Batian peaks
2–3 DAYS OR LONGER
MT. KENYA NATIONAL PARK

Gateway to the mountain.

Nairobi → Nanyuki → Mt. Kenya → Nairobi

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Aerial view into Mount Longonot’s volcanic crater
DAY TRIP
MT. LONGONOT NATIONAL PARK

A crater-rim challenge.

Nairobi → Mt. Longonot → Naivasha → Nairobi

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Elephant herd in Samburu National Reserve
3 DAYS
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Head north for the wild.

Nairobi → Samburu → Nairobi

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Elephant on the Maasai Mara plains, part of the Kenya safari circuit
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
KENYA SAFARI CIRCUIT

Four regions, one road trip.

Nairobi → Mara → Nakuru → Naivasha → Amboseli

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HALF OR FULL DAYNairobi National Park
  1. Morning or afternoon: pick up in Nairobi and drive to the park for a game drive.
  2. Pause at designated viewpoints or picnic areas, subject to park access and timing.
  3. Return to Nairobi after the visit. Ask about adding a separate city stop.

Wildlife sightings vary. Nairobi National Park does not have elephants; check current park information before travel.

2 DAYS / 1 NIGHTNaivasha & Hell’s Gate
  1. Day 1: depart Nairobi for the Rift Valley. Choose a lakeside stop or boat outing if available, then check in near Naivasha.
  2. Day 2: visit Hell’s Gate for a walk or cycling activity where permitted, then return to Nairobi.

Activities, lake access and Hell’s Gate entry depend on local conditions, park rules and opening hours.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSAmboseli National Park
  1. Day 1: leave Nairobi in the morning, arrive around midday, check in and take an afternoon game drive.
  2. Day 2: spend a full day in the park, with morning and afternoon wildlife drives or a relaxed lodge break between them.
  3. Day 3: choose an early game-viewing drive, have breakfast, then return to Nairobi.

Elephants are a signature sight. Views of Mount Kilimanjaro depend on weather and cloud cover; park fees, vehicle type and accommodation need separate confirmation.

2–3 DAYSLake Nakuru & Naivasha
  1. Day 1: drive from Nairobi toward Nakuru, with an optional Rift Valley viewpoint stop and an overnight near the park.
  2. Day 2: spend time on a Lake Nakuru game drive; add a lakeside or birdwatching stop where accessible.
  3. Day 3: extend through Naivasha for a lakeside activity before returning to Nairobi, or return directly on a two-day plan.

Lake Nakuru is known for birdlife and black and white rhino conservation. Wildlife sightings vary.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSMaasai Mara Reserve
  1. Day 1: depart Nairobi, pause at a Rift Valley viewpoint if time allows, continue to the Mara and take an afternoon game drive after check-in.
  2. Day 2: take a full-day game drive with a packed lunch or return to camp between drives, depending on your plan.
  3. Day 3: choose an early drive, then travel back to Nairobi, with an optional stop along the way.

Wildlife movement is seasonal, and sightings are not guaranteed. Confirm reserve fees, accommodation and suitable in-park transport before booking.

4+ DAYSTsavo & the coast
  1. Day 1: travel from Nairobi toward Tsavo East and stay near your selected gate.
  2. Day 2: explore the park on a planned game-drive day.
  3. Day 3: continue toward Mombasa or Diani for a coast stay.
  4. Extra days: enjoy the coast, then arrange a return to Nairobi or continue your onward travel.

This longer road trip needs a vehicle plan suited to both the park and highway sections.

2–3 DAYSTsavo West National Park
  1. Day 1: travel from Nairobi to the Tsavo West area and check in near your chosen gate.
  2. Day 2: set aside time for a park drive and possible stops such as Mzima Springs or the Shetani lava landscape, depending on access and timing.
  3. Day 3: return to Nairobi or continue toward the coast.

Gate, road and park access should be confirmed for your dates.

2–3 DAYSAberdare National Park
  1. Day 1: leave Nairobi for the Aberdare highlands and your selected stay or park access point.
  2. Day 2: explore the forested highlands and planned park experiences; activities depend on your accommodation and gate.
  3. Day 3: return to Nairobi, with an optional stop around Nyeri.

We’ll confirm the best access route and vehicle for your chosen lodge or activity.

2–3 DAYS OR LONGERMt. Kenya National Park
  1. Day 1: travel from Nairobi to Nanyuki or another agreed base.
  2. Day 2: visit a selected park access point, or begin a separately planned trek.
  3. Day 3: return to Nairobi or continue your journey north.

This outline covers the road journey. A mountain trek needs its own route, permits, guide, equipment and extra days arranged in advance.

DAY TRIPMt. Longonot National Park
  1. Morning: depart Nairobi for Mt. Longonot and confirm the park entry plan.
  2. Daytime: allow time for the hike, rest and return to the gate before closing.
  3. Afternoon: return to Nairobi, or add an overnight near Naivasha.

Bring water and suitable footwear. Hike length, pace and access depend on conditions and park rules.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTSSamburu National Reserve
  1. Day 1: leave Nairobi for the Samburu region, check in at your selected camp or lodge, then take an afternoon drive if arrival time allows.
  2. Day 2: spend a full day exploring the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, with a midday rest at camp.
  3. Day 3: fit in an early drive where timing allows, then travel back to Nairobi.

This route has long road transfers. Confirm the reserve or conservancy, accommodation, entry fees and in-area vehicle arrangements for your dates.

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTSKenya safari circuit from Nairobi
  1. Day 1 — Nairobi to Maasai Mara: travel to the Mara and take an afternoon game drive if arrival time permits. Overnight near the reserve.
  2. Day 2 — Maasai Mara: set aside a full day for game drives, with a picnic lunch or a midday lodge break.
  3. Day 3 — Mara to Nakuru: depart after breakfast and continue to the Lake Nakuru area for the night.
  4. Day 4 — Nakuru to Naivasha: take a planned Lake Nakuru game drive, then travel to Naivasha for an overnight stay.
  5. Day 5 — Naivasha to Amboseli: choose a morning lake or Hell’s Gate activity if time allows, then make the longer transfer to Amboseli.
  6. Day 6 — Amboseli: enjoy a full park day with morning and afternoon wildlife drives, weather permitting for mountain views.
  7. Day 7 — Amboseli to Nairobi: take an optional early drive, then return to Nairobi.

This is a sample with several long transfer days. Park fees, overnight stays, activity timings and the vehicle needed for in-park drives must be confirmed for your dates.

Sample plans only; route order, accommodation, vehicle type and costs depend on your dates and preferences. Driving time varies with traffic, road conditions and stops. Check current park rules and entry details with Kenya Wildlife Service, and confirm what is included with Kachero before booking. Nairobi National Park photo: Alexmbogo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Mount Kenya photo: Franco Pecchio / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

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