Nanyuki Day Trip
Nanyuki Day Trip
Pickup details
Any Hotel and Resident within Nairobi Apartments Villas Note: airport pick up to your hotel then begin the 2.5-hour trip to Nanyuki town, where you’ll stretch your legs by the official equator line. Continue another 15 minutes to Ol Pejeta Conservancy for the first, two-hour game drive of the day. Explore the park’s northern area, which is home to a plentiful population of chimpanzees, and keep watch for some of the “Big Five” that live within the conservancy: lions, cape buffalo, African elephants, leopard, and rhinoceros are all spotted here, including the very rare white rhino. Take a break for lunch at the, Morani’s Restaurant arriving at roughly 12pm (lunch is not included in the price of this tour, and costs USD $25 for a five-course, buffet meal). You’ll also have time to watch animals come and go from the watering hole that adjoins the safari camp. Depart the safari camp at 2pm for an afternoon game drive through the eastern side of the park, where you can visit a resident blind rhino, and try to spot some of the three northern white rhino that live within the park’s boundaries. Following the second, two-hour game drive, travel back to Nairobi, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or the Nairobi airport at roughly 7pm.
Nanyuki Day Trip Highlights
- Mount Kenya National Park: Nanyuki is a gateway to Mount Kenya, the highest peak in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa. Hiking, trekking, and mountaineering opportunities are available for various skill levels.
- Aberdare National Park: Explore Aberdare National Park, famous for its rich diversity of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and black rhinos. Go on a safari to spot these majestic animals.
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a renowned wildlife conservation area. See the Big Five, enjoy rhino tracking, and visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
- Hiking and Nature Walks: Enjoy hikes and nature walks in the nearby forests and parks, such as Karuru Falls, Ngare Ndare Forest, and the Eburu Forest.
- Visit Nanyuki Town: Explore the town of Nanyuki and discover its local markets, shops, and restaurants. Try traditional Kenyan dishes.
- Equator Crossing: Visit the Equator marker just outside Nanyuki town and stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Wildlife Viewing: Keep an eye out for wildlife in Hell's Gate, which includes buffalo, zebras, baboons, and various bird species. It's also possible to spot hyrax and klipspringer on the rocky outcrops.
- Photography: The natural beauty of Nanyuki and its surroundings provide excellent opportunities for photography. Capture the landscapes, wildlife, and unique cultural moments.
