The 15 Best Kenya National Park Tours

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

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

See Nairobi’s wild side on a 5.5-hour tour with hotel pickup, an open-roof vehicle, and a 4 to 5-hour game drive. Guides such as Edwin, Peter, and Lawrence are praised for spotting rhinos, lions, giraffes, and birds. Park entry costs extra, and vehicle and timing standards can vary.

“Seeing the animals on the wilderness was amazing, our guide/driver was excellent, he was totally into help is to see the lions . totally recommended”

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2.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 874 reviews · from $80

Start before sunrise with a four-hour Nairobi National Park safari, then visit the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory if selected. Guides such as John, George, Junior, and Anthony are praised for sharp animal spotting, smooth driving, and helpful timing.

“Initially, I was unsure about booking this trip, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences. I received the necessary information from the tour provider the evening before the tour, though I did have to follow up on WhatsApp to get the details. That said, we were fortunate to have an excellent guide and driver. There were only two couples in the vehicle (including us), which made the experience more comfortable and personalized. The driver was also kind enough to drop me at a different location upon request. During the safari, we spotted many lions, rhinos, and almost every possible wildlife species present in Nairobi National Park.…”

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3.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

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

Spend about four hours searching Nairobi National Park for lions, black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and birds from an open-roof van or private jeep. Guides such as Edwin and William are praised for sharp animal spotting and good photo stops. Hotel transfers, water, Wi-Fi, and a Maasai market visit are included.

“We had the most wonderful experience on this tour! If you can, please request David as your driver. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to give us an unforgettable tour. Absolutely loved it!”

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4.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Spend about five hours on an early Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof van, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a guide. Guides such as Edwin, Joseph, David, Peter, and Lawrence have led strong outings. Park entry costs extra, and airport drop-off is available.

“Very poor communication from the tour company. The day before the trip I had heard nothing and messaged them several times to confirm pick up time. It wasn't until I found the phone number of the tour company and called that I got any information. The itinerary also Read more”

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5.3 Days Masai Mara Group Joining

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

Spend two nights in the Maasai Mara on a small-group safari from Nairobi. Expect two shorter game drives, one full-day outing, camp accommodation, most meals, bottled water, and a driver-guide. You can also add a Maasai village visit on the second night.

“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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6.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

Join a small group from Nairobi for three days in the Maasai Mara, with a sunset drive, full-day wildlife search, private tent, meals, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides such as Sammy, Castro, Paul, and Robert are praised for sharp animal spotting and careful driving.

“Overall, the safari was very well organized and we truly enjoyed the experience. Everything went smoothly, and we were lucky to see all the animals. The program was great, the camping was comfortable, and the food was very good. Maasai Mara itself is absolutely amazing and the safari was unforgettable. There were just a couple of small downsides. Our guide was sometimes quite strict and not always in the best mood. He got annoyed when we took longer to get ready and was not as communicative or friendly as we had expected. Also, when we made the booking, we were told that there would be only six of us in…”

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7.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

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

Spend a wildlife-packed day with guides such as Jonathan, Henry, Harrison, or Kevin, combining Nairobi National Park, the Sheldrick elephant orphanage, Kazuri Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Centre. Expect excellent animal spotting, hotel pickup, and extra entrance fees.

“This is one of the best experiences ever and our tour guide made sure of that. To going through the national park, visiting the elephants, giraffe centre and hearing all about the history and facts was just amazing. I cannot recommend this enough. Thank you!!”

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8.1 Day trip to Hells Gate and Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $110

Leave Nairobi at 7am with a private driver such as Joash, Harrison, or Patrick, then cycle past zebra, giraffe, gazelle, and warthog at Hell’s Gate. A guided gorge walk follows, with an optional $25 Lake Naivasha boat ride for hippos and birds.

“Patrick and David were extremely knowledgeable and flexible. We had one day before heading out for safari. I can’t think of any better way to spend it! We saw tons of animals. There are no big cats so Hell’s Gate is the only national park you can ride in. Such an amazing experience!”

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9.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Leave Nairobi before sunrise for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. A guide such as Charles, Harrison, Jack, or another experienced driver leads the game drive, with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds in view. Finish with a Maasai village visit, dance, beadwork, and a late return.

“great adventure, we have seen a lot of animals, this was my favourite national park with the elephants and Kilimanjaro”

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10.Day Trip: Hell’s Gate Bike Ride & Lake Naivasha Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 251 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $34

Travel from Nairobi with an English-speaking driver and local guides such as Ruth, Isaiah, or Erick. Cycle 16 km beside zebras and giraffes at Hell’s Gate, walk through its gorge, then take a boat on Lake Naivasha to see hippos and birds. Budget extra for park fees, lunch, and the boat.

“It was amazing. Filled with joy, adeventure , amazing landscapes , animals and birds ! It has so much to offer ,”

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11.3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

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

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a 4WD Landcruiser with a pop-up roof, then spend two nights at a basic tented camp and take an evening and full-day game drive. Guides such as Paul, Richard, James, and Benjamin are known for sharp animal spotting. A Maasai village visit is optional.

“Our safari trip to Maasai Mara was simply amazing! Our tour guide James was the best. He was very friendly, always willing to help and supporting us during the whole trip. Next time we will definitely request specifically him as our driver!”

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

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

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide. You will see the Great Rift Valley, take afternoon and full-day game drives, sleep in large furnished tents, and have an optional Maasai village visit for USD 20.

“It was amazing, our guide Sammy (or Charo) was very accommodating, experienced and had a wealth of knowledge. He went out of his way to make sure we get the best experience possible. The Jambo mara lodged was very nice and i got a glads cottage with a wonderful view.”

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13.3 days Masai Mara on Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

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

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with your own English-speaking guide. Expect Rift Valley views, early game drives, Big Five sightings, full-board lodging, and flexible accommodation from economy to luxury.

“We had booked a safari for 3 days to the Masai Mara through this company and had amazing experience. Our driver and guide George was wonderful and knowledgeable he made sure we saw the big five .”

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14.National Park, Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $23Best value

Start early with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and other animals may appear beside the city skyline. Then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre with an English-speaking guide such as James or Watson.

“A great way to see some animals, especially if you’re short on time. The national park safari was a great introduction: saw lions, rhinos and giraffe, among animals. The elephant sanctuary was a real highlight. The whole day was well organised and great value for money. Recommended.”

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15.5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4×4 vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $40

Spend four to six hours exploring Nairobi National Park by air-conditioned 4x4, with guide support from drivers such as Willy, Brian, or Felix. Look for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, birds, and more, then visit the Ivory Burning Site and Kazuri Beads Factory. Park entry costs extra.

“Nairobi national park feels a bit ofd with a train line in the middle and flights landing and vehicles passing by at the edge of the city. But it is beautiful and we got to see lots of animals and birds from a close distance. The rolling grasslands and small water bodies in the middle Read more”

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