Top 15 Two-Day Safaris in Kenya

1.2 Days Tsavo East National Park Tour From Mombasa/Diani (1 Night)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $506Our pick

Leave Mombasa or Diani for Tsavo East in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide. You get three game drives, meals, park fees, water, and one lodge night. Guides such as Charlie, Kelvin, and Stanley have led past departures, with wildlife viewing focused on elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and more.

“Our guide Kelvin was wonderful, he shared great information with humor and clarity, knew the park and animal patterns, and organized every step of the tour perfectly The vehicle was comfortable with the top open for great viewing and safetRead more”

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2.2-Day Safari in Taita Hills from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $399

Leave Mombasa at 6am for Ngutuni and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, then sleep above a wildlife watering hole at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge. Your English-speaking guide may be Tom, Julius, Hasan, Amin, or Mohamed Ali, depending on the departure. Expect early drives, full meals, hotel transfers, and a compact safari with up to 14 people.

“Loved this trip, wish that there was a night drive included. Amazing way to see elephants. Also I celebrated my birthday here and it was such a treat.”

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3.2 days group safari to Amboseli National park (Mon-Wed-Sat only)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $200Best value

Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli on a two-day safari running Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. You’ll ride in a safari van with a pop-up roof, search for elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebra, and spend one night at a lodge or camp. Meals, hotel transfers, and park transport are included, but park fees are extra.

“This was an amazing experience. My party of 9 enjoyed the excursion. The hotel pick up was extremely prompt. The drivers were there at least 30 minutes before the scheduled pickup time and very patient. The drive was as comfortable as could be on very bumpy roads. ThRead more”

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4.2 Days Classic Maasai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $850

Leave Nairobi at 7:00 am for a private two-day Maasai Mara safari. You get an afternoon game drive on day one and an early morning drive on day two before returning to Nairobi. Guides associated with the operator include John, Tony, Kelvin, Reuben, and Andrew, all praised for safe driving, wildlife knowledge, and friendly service.

“Had an amazing time with unscripted safaris, John our guide for the 3 days in the maasai mara was so good,humble very chatty with us ensuring we enjoyed and had a good time. Thank you so much”

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5.2-Day Private Tour in Masai Mara with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $1,700

This private two-day safari leaves Nairobi at 5:00 am for the Maasai Mara, with a breakfast stop in Narok, game drives, meals, bottled water, binoculars, and door-to-door transfers. Your dedicated guide may be Humphrey, Jagero, Abu, Chris, Thomas, or another Africa Kenya Safaris driver. A village visit and Naivasha excursion are optional extras.

“Our trip to Masai Mara National reserve was the best. The day started well with our pickup guide Humphrey arriving even earlier than expected. He was an easy guy who got along well with everyone and made our whole trip worthwhile. He was Read more”

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6.2 Days Safari Tsavo East

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $600

Leave Mombasa at 6 am for a private minibus or jeep safari in Tsavo East. You’ll look for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, leopards, and more, with park fees, meals, accommodation, transfers, and bottled water included. A German-speaking guide may be available at extra cost.

“Die Safari war ein schönes Erlebnis, welche durchaus zu empfehlen ist. Wir haben einen deutschsprachigen Reiseleiter gebucht, dadurch kostete die Safari gleich wesentlich mehr. Der Reiseleiter jedoch war mit seinen Erklärungen und InformRead more”

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7.2 Days and 1 Night Amboseli Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $322

Travel from Nairobi to Amboseli for an overnight safari beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Expect hotel or airport pickup, park fees, meals, an afternoon drive, and an early morning drive. Choose from budget camping to a higher-end lodge, with private service generally available and groups of up to six possible in peak season.

“Once you get there, the park itself and Kibo camp are amazing. The views across to Kilimanjaro are stunning, there were huge amounts of elephants, along with various sightings of buffalo, jackals, wildebeest, hippos and others. Kibo camp is beautiful and the staff there weRead more”

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8.2 days 1 night saltlick safari from Diani/Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 2 days · from $650

Travel from Diani or Mombasa to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for three game drives and one night at Saltlick Safari Lodge. The lodge sits on concrete stilts above a wildlife water hole, giving you a steady view of animals between drives. English-speaking guides such as Giulius and Charles have earned praise for attentive service.

“Było super. Niestety domki były zajęte ale została mi zaproponowana alternatywna,która też była świetna”

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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 National Park, where elephants cross open plains beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. You will ride in a customized van with a pop-up roof, enjoy game drives, meals, and one night at AA Lodge or a similar camp. Guides such as Titus, John, and Benjamin have earned strong praise for their wildlife spotting.

“Tutto perfetto, solo il prezzo per i servizi inclusi è un po’ alto. Ma esperienza da fare assolutamente”

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10.2 Day Tour Lake Nakuru, Hell’ s Gate & Lake Naivasha From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $495

Leave Nairobi at 7am for a private two-day safari with guide support, cycling at Hell’s Gate, a Lake Naivasha boat ride, and a Lake Nakuru game drive. Guides such as Benjamin and Simon are praised for animal spotting and friendly service. Accommodation, meals, transport, bicycles, and activities are included, but first-day lunch is not.

“This tour and company were aces! Loved the wildlife and accommodations. Our driver / guide Benjamin did a stellar job in locating animals and made our trip very enjoyable. Highly recommend!!!!”

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11.2-Day Tsavo East National Park Safari (with options)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2 days · from $360

Travel from Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle, then spend two days tracking Tsavo East wildlife. You get an evening drive, an early morning drive, full-board lodge accommodation on the included option, bottled water, and guides such as Paul or Benjamin. Check the fee option carefully before booking.

“Tutto perfetto. La nostra guida Benjamin è stata deliziosa, molto preparata e disponibile.”

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12.2 Days 1 Night Amboseli Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 2 days · from $548

You’ll travel from Nairobi to Amboseli in a customized safari van with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy an afternoon and early-morning game drive. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, and cheetahs beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Joseph and James have earned special praise, while Sentrim and Sopa Lodge offer comfortable overnight stays.

“Saw many animals in the park and enjoyed the SOPA lodge buffets!”

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13.2-Days 1-Night Masai Mara Private 4WD Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2 days · from $400

Leave Nairobi before sunrise for a private 4WD safari to Masai Mara. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you on game drives, with time for lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and possibly cheetahs or leopards. Guides such as James, Joy, and Theo have earned praise for their wildlife spotting. One night at Giraffe Hills Mara Camp or a similar property is included.

“Very nice and interesting safari! We got to see most of the "well known" animals, even a leopard! Joy and James was taking good care of us. Would recommend!”

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14.2 Days Group tour to Amboseli Using Landcruiser 4×4 Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $270

You’ll travel from Nairobi to Amboseli in a pop-up-roof Landcruiser, with an afternoon sunset drive and a morning game drive. Expect elephants, zebra, giraffe, lions, and Kilimanjaro views when the weather clears. Guides such as Harrison and Herrie are praised for sharp animal spotting. AA Lodge is included, with midrange upgrades available.

“So many elephants! There were zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest and lots of gazelle too. We even spotted 2 lions and a hyena! Harrison, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable and made an effort to ensure I was well looked after. He was always ready and waiting at every pickup point and has a knack for positioning the vehicle so you get the best possible views of the animals even with lots of other vehicles around”

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15.2-Days Wildlife Safari to Tsavo East & Tsavo West Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $438

Leave Mombasa or Diani around 5:00 a.m. for Tsavo East and Tsavo West, with two game drives, a stay near the park, and a walk at Mzima Springs. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and striking volcanic scenery. Guides such as Benjamin and Samuel have earned strong praise, though lodging and meal arrangements need confirming.

“It was a wonderful experience. Samuel was a very experienced and kind guide. We found as many animals as possible. The accommodation is excellent and the food is delicious. I can recommend them. It is worth every cent.”

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