NATIONAL PARKS · NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS IN NAIROBI
The 13 best national park safaris in Nairobi you can book right now, with the gate fee, the vehicle and the hours in it spelled out. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join a morning or afternoon game drive from Nairobi with guides such as Edwin, William, or Francis. You may see lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, cheetahs, and birds from an open-roof van. The tour includes hotel transfers, water, Wi-Fi, and a Maasai market stop, but the $80 park fee is extra.
“Incredible our host was wonderful and we had an amazing time”
Start early from your Nairobi hotel and spend four to five hours searching for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other free-roaming wildlife in an open-roof van. Guides such as Edwin, David, Peter, Lawrence, and Joseph have earned praise for animal spotting and friendly service. Airport drop-off is available, but park entry costs extra.
“Edwin was the best tour guide I’ve ever had in my life! He was amazing and made my son and sister have the best experience on this safari! Thank you so much Edwin!!”
Spend five hours searching Nairobi National Park for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, birds, and more with guides such as Daniel, Linus, or Willy. Hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and drop-off are included. The park sits beside Nairobi, so you get real safari scenery with the city skyline behind it.
“Het was a great tour. Compliments about the perfect communication when there was a delay with the pickup with the Van. They send us an über to get there on time. Every step was communicated. We saw many animals, some very close by, like the rhino family. Our experienced guide Daniël gave good info about the animals and the questions we had. Great scenery with the skyline of Nairobi in the back. Daniël did all he could at the end in trying to find the lions. They kept hiding. J don’t blame them ;-). It ended with a comfortable drop off a the hotel. I had a great day!”
Spend about six hours exploring Nairobi National Park in an open-roof 4x4 safari van with a guide such as Joel, Martin, or James. You may see rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, cheetahs, and antelopes only 7 kilometers from central Nairobi. Pickup is included, but the $43 park entry fee is extra.
“We had a wonderful tour with Martin and saw so many animals! He was an excellent driver and guide and got us into great positions to view the animals.”
Spend four to six hours on a Nairobi National Park game drive in a 4x4 with an open roof and a professional guide. Guides such as Peter, Pius, Sugow, Jackson, and Yesla are praised for spotting animals and stopping for photos. Hotel pickup is offered in Nairobi, but park admission, snacks, and possibly water cost extra.
“SO MUCH FUN!!!!! My guide was super informative and knowledgeable. He made sure I got to see all the animals!! It was definitely the highlight of my trip ,it was an awesome adventure.He’s very kind too !”
Leave Nairobi early for Amboseli National Park in a pop-up-roof 4WD van. Guide Alex may lead your game drive, with elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, Kilimanjaro views, binoculars, and a Maasai village visit. The $170 price includes transport, guide, water, and game drives, but not park fees, lunch, or the $30 village fee.
“The driver (Alex) was amazing. He communicated very well and adjusted the itinerary to suit our needs rather than his own. He showed as many animals as he could and showed the kilimanjaro spots for pics. Highly recommend as not all drivers are good like him.”
Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli in a private group with a pop-up-roof safari van, two game drives, lodge accommodation, meals, bottled water, and park fees included. Guides such as Sammy, George, and Santa have earned praise for their driving, humor, and timing around wildlife. Expect a long first day and a half-day return drive.
“We had the pleasure to go on a 2 days/1 night Safari accompanied by our guide Samy! The drive to and from the park was smooth and quick, but best of all was his ability to bring us to the right place at the right time once in the park. We mRead more”
Leave your Nairobi hotel at 7 am for Amboseli National Park, where elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests roam beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. A private group travels in a pop-up-roof van with an English-speaking guide such as Titus, John, or Benjamin. Your $665 package includes park fees, meals, water, lodging, and roundtrip transport.
“Tour was brilliant. Got to see all the animals including 6 cheetahs!!”
Start with hotel pickup and reach Nairobi National Park in about 15 minutes from the city center. In an open-roof 4x4, look for lions, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, cheetahs, leopards, and ostriches while your English-speaking guide explains the park’s three ecosystems. Guides such as James and Watson have earned especially warm praise.
“We saw a lot of animals. The extras aren't incredibly cheap, but both were worth it. Our guide was really nice and took us to the best places as quickly as possible. The tour took about 6.5 hours. You have to plan enough time in between, but it's definitely worth it.”
Spend five hours exploring Nairobi National Park in an open-roof 4x4 with a professional guide. Look for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, ostriches, cranes, and more than 400 bird species. Choose a shared, small-group, or private outing, with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and conservation stories included.
“Linus was nice and tried his best to get us see as many animals as possible.”
Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli in a private pop-up-roof van, with an afternoon game drive, an overnight stay at AA Amboseli Lodge, and a morning drive. Guides such as Albert, Edwin, Ramma, and George are praised for sharp animal spotting and strong photography advice.
Travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara in a small group of up to six, with park fees, transport, lodging, meals, and guided game drives included. Expect a Rift Valley viewpoint, Mara River wildlife, and a chance to see the Big Five. Optional extras include a balloon ride, Maasai village, Lake Naivasha boat trip, and Crescent Island walk.
“Overall it was a great family trip. We saw most of the big five as promised however, the trip requires a lot of patience as animals are not located in a concentrated location. Lots of driving, lots of car time. Accommodation was luxury standard and was very nice, food was very good. The only downside was the tour driver, Ot vey very informative, not very talkative and did not hustle unless we pushed him.”
Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli in a small group of up to seven, using a safari van with roof hatches for wildlife viewing. You will enjoy afternoon and early morning game drives, full board at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, park fees, bottled water, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Clear weather may reveal Mount Kilimanjaro.
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