The 15 Best Safaris in Nairobi

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 738 reviews · 5 hours · from $36Our pick

Spend four hours on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof van or optional safari jeep. Guides such as Edwin, William, Francis, and David help you find lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and birds, with Wi-Fi, hotel transfers, water, and a Maasai Market stop included.

“It was a fantastic tour! We went with William, and he went the extra mile to make sure we saw as many animals as possible and gave us a bunch of information on each animal. It was a truly great experience, thanks William!”

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2.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 594 reviews · from $43

Join a small-group, open-roof safari from Nairobi with hotel pickup, four to five hours planned inside Nairobi National Park, and optional airport drop-off. Guides such as Edwin, David, Peter, Lawrence, and Joseph have earned praise for spotting animals and keeping groups comfortable, though park fees are extra.

“It was a great experience! The company was quickly answering to my questions as I booked last minute. Our guide, David, was great: very polite and patient. The pick up was exactly at the time they promised and we were dropped off at our hotel without any inconvenienRead more”

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3.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · from $540Top rated

Spend two nights in the Masai Mara on a small group safari from Nairobi. Your driver-guide leads two shorter game drives and one full-day outing, with chances to see big cats, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Khalifa is one guide praised for his humor and strong knowledge of Kenya.

“It was not a great start. I had to call the operator multiple times in order to be picked up - had I not reached out, I don't think I would've been picked up - that took 30-45 minutes from scheduled pick-up time - I even received a notification a Read more”

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4.Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Meet guides such as Daniel, Linus, Willy, or Francis for a five-hour Nairobi National Park game drive. Hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and drop-off are included. Expect striking city views, frequent animal sightings, and an optional arts and crafts stop, but budget separately for the park entry fee.

“Absolutely loveddd it! The guide was amazing too! 100% recommend!”

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5.Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $44

Join a small group for a half-day game drive in Nairobi National Park, just 7 kilometers from central Nairobi. Guides such as Joel, Martin, James, and Wilson use an open-roof 4x4 van to seek lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and cheetahs. Hotel pickup is included, but the $43 park fee is extra.

“driver were able to get us to spots with action. the wildlife was amazing. The pick-up was an hour late, though. for a four hour tour, an hour is pretty significant amount of time lost”

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6.3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 days · from $240

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a pop-up-roof Landcruiser, stopping at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint before two packed game-drive days. Guides such as Paul, James, Richard, and Benjamin are praised for animal spotting and safe driving. Budget camping, meals, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Benajmin was a fantastic guide and made up for the fact that the communication for preparation on the tour, left something to be desired. I asked questions about payment for entry into Maasai Mara, as well as what type of toiletries would be provided, and the person who answered my questions, did not do so accurately. Just make sure you pay in advance for Maasai Mara, or show up with the $400 USD that is required for two days of entry. Also, bring your own toiletries, because they don't provide anything beyond a tiny bar of soap. Beyond this, I want to give them 5 stars, because this was truly…”

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7.3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $221

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a Land Cruiser with a driver-guide, two nights in tented accommodation, and game drives across three days. Expect a Rift Valley stop, a full-day Mara search for lions and cheetahs, and an optional Maasai village visit for $20.

“Wir sind super begeistert von der Safari ! Wir wurden direkt am Flughafen in Nairobi abgeholt und wurden zunächst zum Treffpunkt ins Zentrum von Nairobi gebracht. Von dort aus ging es mit dem Jeep direkt zum Camp in die Nähe vom Nationalpark. Das Camp ist super gRead more”

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8.3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $3,360

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own English-speaking guide. The three-day plan includes park fees, meals, lodging, and several game drives, with economy, comfort, or luxury accommodation available. Guides such as George, Peter, and John have earned strong praise for their field skills.

“This was an amazing safari at Masai mara a wonderful landscape and scenery. Our driver George was well informed and experienced. He made our safari experience to an exceptional one.”

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9.3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $533

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared 4x4 group of up to 15 people. You get two nights in a self-contained tent, three lunches, two breakfasts, two dinners, an evening drive, and a full day in the reserve. Guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Wilson are praised for wildlife spotting.

“We had wonderful experiences our guide cum driver Mr Richard was helping nature & he knows all the in & out of masaai.”

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10.4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 4 days · from $475

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a pop-up-roof safari van. You’ll enjoy evening and full-day game drives, see lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and birds, and camp two nights before a hotel stay. Guides such as Simon, Peter, Benjamin, and Stephen have led recent departures.

“We really enjoyed the tour. We were happy to watch numerous wild animals and the driver kindly exchanged the information with other drivers in the park and took us to the locations for some specific animals. The accommodations were good enough for a budget tour.”

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11.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

Travel privately from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara with a 7:00 AM pickup, two main game-drive days, park fees, meals, and luxury-tented lodging included. You may see lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, and more, with guides such as John Kariuki, James, Sammy, or Samuel assigned according to availability.

“We just finished a 3-day safari in Taita Hills and Tsavo East, and it was incredible. We saw lions, elephants, giraffes—you name it. The lodges were great and the whole experience was smooth and unforgettable.”

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12.Multi Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Park Hellsgate Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $850

This five-day safari takes you from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Hell’s Gate National Park. Expect shared transport, small groups of up to eight, budget tented camping, game drives, and guides such as Jack, Ken, and Richard. Optional Maasai village and Crescent Island visits cost extra.

“The view is amazing, the animals is there we can see 3/5 big 5 in masai mara and another 1 in nakuru which is rhino and both black and white rhino. Its not flamingo season at the end of may but lot of pelicans and other birds around. We got tRead more”

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13.4 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 4 days · from $360

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Guide Bernardo is noted for his careful service and strong wildlife knowledge. Expect sunset and full-day game drives, self-contained tents, a hotel night, and optional Maasai, boat, or balloon visits.

“We had a very good experience on our 4-day camping safari in Kenya. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable, and the trip was well-organised. We were fortunate to see all of the Big Five, along with many other animals. Overall, we felt that the safari offered good value for money. The first two nights, we stayed in a simple but clean bungalow with welcoming staff. The last night, we were pleasantly surprised by a stay at a nice hotel, which was a step up in standard. The food throughout the trip was consistently good. We also took a hot air balloon safari, which was a unique and enjoyable experience. In…”

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14.Nairobi National Park Safari With a Visit to Giraffe Center.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $80

Start at 6 a.m. in a private open-top van with a professional guide, searching Nairobi National Park for lions, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, hippos, antelopes, crocodiles, and birds. After a coffee stop, visit the Giraffe Centre, then return to your hotel. Sam is one guide praised for his animal spotting.

“This was totally worth it to me. Our guide was named Sam and he was so knowledgeable and kind. He knew where to find all the animals as well as all the beautiful views of the city and the park! He also made us very comfortable to be with Read more”

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15.Nairobi Park Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $400

Start around 6:00 am for a six-hour Nairobi National Park game drive, with pickup offered and groups capped at eight. Guides including George, David, Hiram, Joseph, and James have helped guests find lions, white rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, and more. The Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk are also part of the visit, with admission not included.

“I did contact Flexivel Kenya Safaris for a Nairobi National Park trip, and their response was quite amazing. The trip was perfect, and we saw a lot of animals that included a lioness, white rhinos, and giraffes. This was a dream trip come true.”

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