The 13 National Park Safaris in Nairobi That Earn Their Price

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.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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4.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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5.DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 12 hours · from $170

Leave Nairobi early for a 12-hour Amboseli safari in a pop-up roof 4WD van. Guide Alex is praised for spotting wildlife and adjusting the day to your needs. Expect elephants, lions, zebras, Kilimanjaro views, a picnic break, and a Maasai village visit. Park fees, lunch, and the $30 village fee are extra.

“The elephants were the greatest highlight of the trip. Our guide Alex was amazing from start to end.”

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6.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 36 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $36

Spend four hours on a guided game drive through Nairobi National Park, looking for rhinos, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and crocodiles. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Airport pickup costs extra, and the $80 park fee is paid separately.

“The driver was lovely, but he was only a driver, not really a guide. It was a very quick tour around and we didn't really stop to see the animals, it was a lot of driving past them. I wouldn't recommend if you actually want to watch the animals and take photos of them as we didn't stop long enough for this. It was fun for a long layover but doesn't compare to other safaris.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $80Top rated

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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8.Half day wildlife tour to Nairobi National Park Game Drive with Pickup/Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $45

Join a four-hour Nairobi National Park game drive with hotel, apartment, or airport pickup. Your English-speaking guide, such as Steve, takes you through the park in an air-conditioned, open-roof 4WD van to seek lions, rhinos, zebras, birds, and other wildlife, with bottled water included.

“Bella esperienza anche se nulla a che vedere con parchi più grandi e belli. La consiglio per avvistare i grandi Rinoceronti. Attenzione alla fine di ingresso al parco.”

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9.2-Day Amboseli National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $665

Leave Nairobi at 7 am for Amboseli, where elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests roam beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Your private English-speaking guide drives a pop-up-roof van, with meals, park fees, water, and one night at AA Lodge or a similar property included.

“Tour was brilliant. Got to see all the animals including 6 cheetahs!!”

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10.National Park Early Morning or Afternoon Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 5 hours · from $30Best value

Escape Nairobi for a 4-hour wildlife search inside Nairobi National Park, with about 3 hours on safari, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and a pop-up roof van. Guides such as Watson know where to look for lions and other wildlife. Park entry is extra and card payment is required.

“The car driver was very friendly! The track very pleasant !”

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11.5 Hours Nairobi National Park Game Drive Tour 4×4 Open Roof

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · from $80

Start with hotel pickup and reach Nairobi National Park in about 15 minutes. On a sunrise 4x4 open-roof drive, your English-speaking guide may point out lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and more. James and Watson have led praised trips, with airport drop-off and Kobe Beads visits available.

“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.”

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12.5-Hour Nairobi National Park 4×4 Safari with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $80

Spend about five hours exploring Nairobi National Park in an open-roof 4x4 with a guide such as Peter, Willy, or Linus. Look for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, birds, and the Ivory Burning Site, with hotel pickup, water, Wi-Fi, and shared or private options.

“Linus was nice and tried his best to get us see as many animals as possible.”

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13.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Guided Game Drive With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $42

Join a five-hour Nairobi National Park game drive with hotel pickup and a choice of private, small-group, or shared touring. Guides such as Willy, Linus, and Max have earned strong praise. Expect lions, rhinos, giraffes, birds, and a possible stop at Kobe Tough Beads or Kazuri Beads.

“The National Park is definitely a must see in Nairobi. We went there early morning and saw almost all animals. Our guide Linus was amazing, with a lot of experience and a super nice person. Impeccable logistic organization from the moment we've booked. We highly recommend this tour!”

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