The 15 Safari Tours in Kenya That Earn Their Price

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

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

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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2.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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3.3 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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4.Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

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

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 a possible Maasai craft stop are included, but park entry costs extra.

“very comfortable ride. Found a lot of animals. Very impressed with the variety and abundance of animals in the park, being that it's next to the city.”

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5.3 – 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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6.3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

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

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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7.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120

Set out from Nairobi at 7:00 am in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide, or request another language. Over three days, you’ll cross the Great Rift Valley, take game drives in Maasai Mara, visit Masai country, and return to Nairobi with meals included. Accommodation is selected for your booking.

“At US$1,000 per person, this tour offered by Natural World Kenya, was the most expensive of all Masai Mara tours listed on Viator. Still, I booked it because I wanted to stay at the high-quality accommodation that they advertised. They were sRead more”

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8.4-Day Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

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

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a pop-up-roof safari van. You get three nights of accommodation, meals, guided game drives, a Mara River stop, and chances to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, hippos, and flamingos. Guides such as Stephen, Peter, Simon, and Isaac have led past departures.

“Stephen, our guide was super cool guy without whom we would have missed the Great Migration 😍🤩 worth your money . We spotted 4/5 of the Big 5 Whoever is planning to go carry few face mask because inside the reserve and few areas there are no tar roads since it’s a national park , so lot of dust from vehicles in the front .”

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9.Lake Nakuru, Naivasha & Masai Mara 4 Days Private Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $2,900

Set out from Nairobi at 7:00 am in a private Jeep for Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru and two days around Masai Mara. Your guide may be George, James, Mike, Tony or another assigned specialist. Expect boat wildlife viewing, rhinos, big cats, picnic lunch and long road days.

“We spent 2 nights in Naivasha, (Bike ride in hells gate/day trip to Nakuru. Then we spent 3 nights in the Masai Mara. Our guide Mike was incredible made us fell welcome from the get go, super knowledgeable of all the places we visited and we saw the big 5 and ugly 5 more times then we can count. Whole trip was magical!!”

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10.African Wildlife & Nature – 5 Kenya national parks – 6 day Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $3,660

Travel by private safari vehicle from Nairobi through Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Maasai Mara. Expect rhino searches, Kilimanjaro views, a boat ride, a walking safari, bicycle time, and a full Mara game drive. Lodging and meals are included.

“Hands down, one of the best trips we’ve ever taken — totally worth it and highly recommended!”

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11.3-Days 2-Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari in 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · from $240

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara for two nights in private accommodation, evening and full-day game drives, Rift Valley views, and optional Maasai village visit. Open-roof 4x4s, hot showers, meals, and guides such as Jeff, Calvin, or Denis make this a practical first safari.

“I had an amazing safari experience with our driver and guide, Jeff. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were in the right place at the right time. Thanks to his skills and timing, we were able to witness the Great Migration of wildebeests — a truly unforgettable sight! We also saw plenty of lions and managed to spot nearly all of the “Big Five” and many other animals. It felt like we saw almost everything you could hope for on a safari. Jeff made the whole trip exciting, smooth, and fun. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide! Highly recommended!Read more”

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12.DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

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

Leave Nairobi early for a full-day Amboseli safari with guide Alex or another English-speaking driver-guide. Expect a pop-up-roof 4WD van, elephant sightings, Kilimanjaro views, binoculars, a picnic break, and a 1.5-hour Maasai village visit. Park entry, lunch, and the $30 village fee cost extra.

“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.”

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13.4-Day Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 4 days · from $350

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a shared 4x4 with a pop-up roof, English-speaking guide, meals, and three nights of lodging. Guides such as Wycliff, Wilson, Kevin, and Paul have helped guests find big cats, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. Park fees cost extra.

“The trip of a lifetime!!! This safari exceeded every expectation. From start to finish we felt completely cared for and in the best hands. Our guide Wycliff was exceptional – calm, deeply knowledgeable, intuitive, and incredibly experienced. Nothing was ever too much trouble. A huge thank you also to William, who was assisting and helped make the whole experience seamless. In the Masai Mara we truly saw everything. Every day we encountered big cats, including a close, clear sighting of a leopard, lions in the final stages of a kill and then feeding, cheetahs, and countless elephants and giraffes. The sightings felt natural, respectful, and unforgettable. Lake Nakuru was equally…”

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14.4 Day Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru Camping Safari

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

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Expect sunset and full-day game drives, self-contained tented camping, white rhinos, possible flamingos, and an optional Maasai village or Lake Naivasha boat trip. Bernardo may be your guide.

“Safari Game Drive is magnificent. If a seat of vehicle behind is more comfortable, It will be a more comfortable ride”

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15.Mombasa: Tsavo East Ngutuni Sanctuary Overnight Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $450

Spend two days near Tsavo East with three game drives in Ngutuni Sanctuary, a roofed pop-up van, and a night at Ngutuni Safari Lodge. Expect waterhole views, full-board meals, and possible sightings of red elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Guides may speak English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

“Esperienza spettacolare! Essenziale e perfetta la guida di Amin che ci ha spiegato e portato nei posti migliori per avvistare gli animali della savana! Il lodge è bellissimo, pulito, in una posizione perfetta”

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