7 Wildlife Safaris in Nairobi, From Cheap to Splurge

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · from $45Our pick

Spend about five hours on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof tour van, with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a stop at Maasai Market Collections Karen. Guides such as Edwin, Lawrence, Peter, and William are praised for spotting wildlife. Park admission costs extra, and vehicle quality and timing can vary.

“The tour operator is very good. Even though I had not heard from few hours before the excursion, when I reached out to them they were very responsive. We had Lawrence as a guide, and he was awesome! Super nice, good vibe and flexible. The issue I had was more with Viator, who offers options that do not exist (French guide, tour at 5:30).”

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2.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 738 reviews · 5 hours · from $36Best value

Spend about five hours on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof van or upgraded private jeep. Guides such as Edwin, William, Francis, and David are praised for finding lions, rhinos, giraffes, and birds. Hotel pickup, water, Wi-Fi, and a Maasai market stop are included, but the $80 park fee is extra.

“My tour was amazing. The guide was patient and I had a fantastic experience”

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3.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Start early from your Nairobi hotel for a four-to-five-hour game drive in an open-roof van. Look for black rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife with the city skyline behind you. Guides such as Edwin, David, Joseph, and Lawrence have earned praise for animal spotting, while airport drop-off helps make this a useful layover trip.

“Hours in traffic as van stopped at 5 hotels picking up people. Wasting our vacation time. 2.75 hours spent in van OUTSIDE of game drive. Plus u pay $44 more in park fees. Poor disclosure. Poor business practice to not be all in. And mandatory stop at tourist trap shop while we wait for driver to have a sandwich and tea. Traffic is unavoidable, but driving inane directions with too many stops is unreasonable. Spare yourself.”

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

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

See lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, ostriches, and more on a five-hour Nairobi National Park game drive. Hotel pickup, a guide, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and drop-off are included. Guides such as Daniel, Linus, and Willy are praised for spotting animals and finding good viewing points. Park entry costs extra.

“We booked our trip last minute and were thrilled to be accommodated so quickly. Linus was an exceptional guide, he really went above and beyond to make our experience special. He made sure we saw all the wildlife and even took the time to find the best camera angles for perfect shots. His knowledge and enthusiasm added so much to the trip. Highly recommend this tour if you want an unforgettable experience!”

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5.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Start with a safari in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads Factory, a local restaurant and the Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Harrison and Henry are praised for spotting wildlife and keeping the day moving. Expect a van with a pop-up roof, extra entrance fees and a day that may last well beyond six hours.

“We had an amazing day with Ben, he was so knowledgable & because of his experience we were lucky enough to be the first to see white rhinos with not another single vehicle around for about 5 minutes. We also saw a lion right next to our car. He was gracious, thoughtful & made sure we never felt rushed at any of our activities. Thanks so much for an amazing first day in Kenya!”

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6.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176

Spend about two hours at Nairobi Giraffe Centre, then enjoy lunch at your own cost and a three-hour game drive in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle. Your private guide handles transport, park entry, and wildlife spotting. Guides such as George, Albert, Tony, and Black Santa are praised for their timing and animal knowledge.

“Great experience! Driver made sure we were able to see every animal and as close as possible. Super kind. Also, elephant orphanage is lovely”

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7.Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 217 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $185

You’ll spend four hours on a guided game drive in Nairobi National Park, only about 10 km from central Nairobi. Morning departures give you the best wildlife odds. Extend the day with the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, lunch, or an evening dinner and dance show. Guides such as Stephen, Paul, Maina, and Clement are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“Our Guide Stephen was phenomenal. We saw nearly every animal from a few feet and had the opportunity to make amazing pictures. Our Guide definitely had plenty of experience and was moving very secure. Definitely a 5/5 safari experience for me. The pick up and drop off was a fabulous extra”

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