5 Ideas For A Fun Day Trip Out of Nairobi!

Hello! 😀 Are you constantly yearning to leave the city for a quick day trip out of Nairobi? Sometimes all you’ve got is a day to unwind, and staying home doesn’t always cut it, right?

Well read on, because I’ve got your back with these fun, affordable ideas for a day trip out of Nairobi! 😉

 

5 Ideas For A Fun Day Trip Out Of Nairobi

 

Sun-Chasing In Kinangop

My all-time favourite place to unwind, for a day trip out of Nairobi, is Kinangop! Remember our first-ever post> Charity Begins With Sun-Chasing In Kinangop? 😀

 

 

There is something calming and utterly relaxing about venturing to the unspoiled lands, and farms of Kinangop. The air is crisp and clean, the atmosphere laid-back and the people ever friendly.

Anytime my family drives down for a day trip, it feels like my whole world simply resets itself.

Kinangop is about 1 hour, 45 minutes from Nairobi, off the Nairobi- Naivasha Highway.

 

The beauty is that- you need not have a specific destination in mind… You can drive farther on, through the winding roads up to the Aberdares… And when you’ve found your happy place, you will know. 🙂

 

So pack a picnic basket, download your favourite playlist and hit the road! 😉

 

Travel Tips:

• Read my posts on Kinangop and Aberdares for more details. 🙂
• Ask around for Sasumua Dam, for the most glorious views!

 

 

Golfing in Naivasha

Thanks to my friends, I recently discovered this sweet spot that is Baron Park Golf Centre in Naivasha, next to the Delamere stop.

Before you dismiss it, let me just say- this is not your traditional Golf Club where deep pockets and deeper connections are necessary to get in. Nope. 😀

In fact, you don’t even need to know anything about golf! So if you are a beginner like me, you’ll fit right in!

With its practice range and 9-hole course, it’s a great place for families and friends to hang out over food and hitting golf balls…

>>The meals at their restaurant are pocket-friendly ranging between Kes. 200 to Kes. 1,500. Golfing costs between Kes. 100 and Kes. 1,500.

 

Sail To Crescent Island…  

Imagine a place devoid of human settlement, where the wild animals roam freely and the grass is as green and as pure as it gets… Now imagine, getting on a small boat and sailing across a lake to this beautiful island, all to yourselves… 🙂

 

But, why imagine when you can live it? Located on the Eastern side of Lake Naivasha, a 2 hours’ drive, Crescent Island is the perfect escape on a day trip out of Nairobi!

Taking a tranquil trek on the island, surrounded by wildlife is a rare, albeit surreal experience… And you definitely want to give it a good try! 🙂

 

Travel Tips:

• Negotiate the boat ride cost in advance, as the costs vary among the boat/tour operators
• Park entrance fees to Crescent Island cost 30 USD and 15 USD for Non Residents, and Kes. 800 and Kes. 400 for Citizens, adults and children respectively.
• Carry packed lunch, or order freshly caught fish and ugali, before heading to the island.
• Read my posts on ‘Exploring Lake Naivasha‘ for more details.

 

Let loose at Masai Eco Lodge

Honestly it’s been a while since my last visit to Masai Eco Lodge, but it remains as one of my best road trip memories! 😀

 

Situated in Kajiado County, Masai Eco Lodge is 1hour, 45 minutes away from Nairobi, off the Nairobi- Namanga highway.

Masai Eco Lodge is a good idea if you’re looking to let loose and de-stress with your friends!

You’ll enjoy running through the obstacle courses and competing on quad bikes, to get your adrenaline going!

Travel Tips:

• The food takes some time to prepare, so make your order before going out to play.
• The activities range between Kes. 250 and Kes. 500.
• Read my post on Masai Eco Lodge for more details. 🙂

 

Pump Up Your Adrenaline at Havila Resort in Kirinyaga!

Havila Resort is fresh on my bucket-list, thanks to my friend Wanjiru Njenga, who did a lovely blog post on it!

It is, apparently, a wondrous escape into soothing nature, epic waterfalls and blissful adventure…

And if you are an adrenaline junkie, I bet you’ll add it to your bucket-list too, because Havila Resort will soon have the 2^nd longest Zip Line in Kenya… Fun, or fuunnn?! 😀

Since I haven’t been there as yet, I challenge you to get there before me, and try out Kayaking or Water rafting… deal?

Respond below & let me know if #ChallengeAccepted 😉

 

 

Photography Credits

Eric Vateta

Wanjiku Thuo

&

Marion Mithamo.

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Cheers to you for reading! I hope you’ve enjoyed this post!

Do you have any ideas we should add to the list? Feel free to drop a Comment down below with your feedback, questions and input!

 

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