Private, Shared or Ride Hailing: Choosing an Airport Transfer in Nairobi
Airport Transfers

Private, Shared or Ride Hailing: Choosing an Airport Transfer in Nairobi

Leopard Orchid Safari Experts28 Apr 20267 min read
The short answer

Book a private transfer for night arrivals, first visits, families, camera gear and business schedules. A shared shuttle is reasonable for solo travellers arriving in daylight with light luggage.

The cheapest option at the arrivals door is rarely the cheapest once you count the wait, the luggage and the negotiation.

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Section 01

What a private transfer actually buys

A fixed price agreed in advance, a driver already in position when you land, luggage capacity that matches your bags, and no waiting for other passengers on other flights. On a first visit those four things are worth more than the saving.

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Section 02

When shared makes sense

Solo travellers landing mid morning with a cabin bag and a flexible afternoon lose very little to a shared shuttle. It is a genuine saving and we will say so rather than upsell you.

Airport transfers

Arrange a private arrival transfer

Meet and greet inside the terminal, a named driver, a tracked vehicle and a fixed price. Executive saloons through to group vans.

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Section 03

Business and executive arrivals

For business travellers we assign a saloon or executive vehicle, brief the driver on the day's schedule, and hold the vehicle between meetings rather than releasing it. It is the difference between arriving composed and arriving late.

  • Named driver confirmed the day before with photo and phone number
  • Bottled water, charging and quiet in the vehicle
  • Vehicle held for the day where the schedule requires it
  • Consolidated invoice for company accounts

Frequently asked

Is it safe to take a taxi from the airport in Nairobi?
Licensed and pre booked vehicles are the sensible choice. We would not recommend negotiating with unbooked drivers at the arrivals door, particularly at night.
Can you invoice my company for transfers?
Yes. We issue consolidated invoices for corporate accounts and can hold vehicles on retainer for visiting teams.
Airport transfers

Arrange a private arrival transfer

Meet and greet inside the terminal, a named driver, a tracked vehicle and a fixed price. Executive saloons through to group vans.

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