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The 15 Best Nairobi National Park Tours

46 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Lion, rhino, buffalo and giraffe on open plain, with the city skyline on the horizon behind them. These 15 compare the half-day drives against the full circuits that add Langata, with prices, pickup times and vehicle type.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection - Lunch at Utamaduni or Mamba Village
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

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

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

Start with hotel pickup, then spend four to five hours searching Nairobi National Park for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and more. Guides such as Edwin, Peter, Lawrence, and William are praised for sharp animal spotting. The tour also includes bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a short Maasai Market stop, but park entry costs extra.

“It has a wonderful view, though the number of animals are relatively less the park. The guide and the driver were good.”

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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive - Pickup, roads, and the open-roof van
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

2.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

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

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

“Tour was solid. I wish I could get closer to the animals, but I understand the safety and liability issues with that.”

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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park - What happens at the park entrance
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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

3.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Start early from your Nairobi hotel for a 4 to 5-hour game drive in an open-roof van, with a group of up to 15 people. Look for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife beside the city skyline. Guides such as Edwin, David, Joseph, Peter, and Lawrence have earned praise for animal spotting and friendly service. Park entry costs extra.

“Peter was an amazing guide. He tailored the tour to the preferences of the group - taking everyone’s needs and desires into account. He was knowledgeable about the park and efficiently navigated us to where the animals were.”

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Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up - The 30-minute ride from your hotel to the park gate
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Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

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

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

Spend five hours tracking wildlife in Nairobi National Park with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a professional guide. Daniel, Linus, Willy, and other guides are praised for spotting animals and explaining park life. Choose a morning or afternoon drive, with private and shared options available.

“I had a wonderful experience at Nairobi National Park. The safari was truly memorable, and I enjoyed every moment of it. The park’s unique setting, with wildlife roaming against the backdrop of the city skyline, made the experience even more special. Our guide Linus was excellent, friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the animals and the park’s ecosystem. He made the entire tour engaging by sharing insights, pointing out wildlife we might have otherwise missed, and answering all our questions with enthusiasm. Overall, it was a great safari and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi!”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and its young elephants
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

5.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

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

Start with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Kazuri Beads, a local restaurant, and the Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Harrison, Henry, Kevin, and Serem are often praised for animal spotting, safe driving, and helpful photography. Expect a long, full-day outing despite the advertised six hours.

“My wife, my son, and I had an amazing day and saw many beautiful animals. Our guide was attentive, shared lots of interesting facts, and answered all our questions clearly and enthusiastically.”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - The three-hour safari inside Nairobi National Park
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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

6.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

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

Spend a full Nairobi day with a private driver-guide, visiting the Giraffe Centre before a three-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park. Guides such as George, Albert, Tony, and Black Santa are praised for wildlife spotting and local insight. Transport, park fees, and hotel pickup within Nairobi CBD are included, while lunch is extra.

“Wow!!! What an incredible experience- one that I want to do again. Tony our guide was the best!!!! He was on time, had so much knowledge of the country and area which he was happy to share, and went the extra mile. His experience as a safari guide shone through - he knew so much about the animals and made sure we managed to see as much as possible. He truly made our day so special. The whole experience was fantastic from end to end - the communication with Elizabeth once I booked was fab, she was really accommodating and constantly available when I texted. Fantastic!!”

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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup - Starting from Nairobi with hotel pickup
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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

7.Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $44

Join a small-group safari from Nairobi for about six hours in a 4x4 van with an open roof. Guides such as Joel, James, Martin, Watson, and Wilson lead you toward lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and cheetahs. Pickup and bottled water are included, but the $43 park entry fee is extra.

“our tour guide was amazing. was incredibly informative and thoughtful of what we wanted to see. thank you for such a great experience!”

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Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide - The 6 AM half-day safari
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Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

8.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 through Nairobi National Park, only 10 km from the city centre. Choose a morning safari for the best wildlife activity, or add the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, lunch, or an evening dinner and dance show. Guides such as Stephen, Paul, and Maina are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“Julius was an amazing guide, he went above and beyond to make our experience fantastic”

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Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives. - Early morning, afternoon, or a rushed schedule
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Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives.

9.Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $60

Spend four to six hours in Nairobi National Park with a professional guide such as Peter, Pius, Sugow, or Jackson. Ride in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an open roof, watch for rhinos, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and more, then return to Nairobi with the rest of your day free.

“Best experience of the year. Our guide was super helpful and fun. In a limited time, we got to see the most of it. The drive it self was exciting and seeing different animals were such a pleasure.”

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Half Day Guided Tour in Nairobi National Park With 4*4 Vehicle

10.Half Day Guided Tour in Nairobi National Park With 4*4 Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · from $44

Use a short Nairobi stay to visit Nairobi National Park with a professional guide such as Peter, Francis, Lawrence, or Kelvin. The four to five-hour outing includes transport, bottled water, pickup, and drop-off, while park entry costs extra. Expect open grassland, city views, wildlife searches, and photo stops in a shared vehicle.

“The driver was good at finding the animals, maybe a little too much focus on the big animals, but 4 hours is not much time and in this regard it was a really amazing experience.”

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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center - Why the private safari vehicle matters
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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

11.Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $175

Spend about eight hours on a private Nairobi outing with a three-hour game drive in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle, followed by two hours at the Giraffe Centre. Hotel pickup, park and centre admission, bottled water, and a professional guide are included. The focus is on lions, rhinos, buffalo, and close giraffe encounters.

“At Nairobi National Park we saw such a diverse amount of wildlife. But the best was how many lions we saw. We saw 4 lions feasting on a kill. Then a lion sauntered through the people in vehicles and soon after another calm lion just sitting among us!!!! Wow! Guide was so kind and a great planner to make the most of the tour!”

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Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum. - The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust from 11:00 a.m. to noon
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Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

12.Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews

Start at 6:00 a.m. with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum. BigFoot Adventures provides hotel or airport pickup, an air-conditioned safari van, bottled water, and a driver-guide for groups of up to 15.

“You basically get dropped off if your hotel is in central Nairobi at around 1PM. I feel like we could've spend more time doing the game drive in Nairobi National Park. I was disappointed as I was not able to visit the Elephant orphanage even if Read more”

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5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4x4 vehicle - The four-hour game drive in a 4x4 vehicle
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5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4×4 vehicle

13.5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4×4 vehicle

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

Spend four hours seeking lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, birds, and other wildlife in Nairobi National Park with guides such as Brian, Willy, Willie, or Felix. The tour includes hotel or airport pickup, a 4x4 vehicle, the Ivory Burning Site, and a Kazuri Beads visit. Park entry costs extra.

“The tour is very convenient to do when you have a long layover at Nairobi Airport. Communication with Wellington Tours was quick and easy. Willie was a great guide and he found the animals we hoped to see. The bead making factory was also very interesting.”

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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour - Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage
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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

14.Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $50

Start around 5:30 a.m. with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and usually a Karen-area attraction such as Kobe Beads or the Karen Blixen Museum. Guides including Watson, James, and Douglas are praised for finding wildlife. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The day was great. James did a good job making sure he found as many animals as he could at the safari. The elephant sanctuary was beautiful. James took us to the beads factory which was a beautiful experience. Lunch, Giraffe center, Karen Blixen museum all great”

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Nairobi National Park game drive. Free Airport pick / drop off. - What the four-hour itinerary feels like
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Nairobi National Park game drive. Free Airport pick / drop off.

15.Nairobi National Park game drive. Free Airport pick / drop off.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $61

Spend about four hours on a guided game drive in Nairobi National Park, close to the city and airport. Guides such as Alex and Wellington help spot lions, black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Hotel, residence, port, and airport transfers, water, binoculars, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. The park fee is extra.

“Merci pour cette journée ! Un guide au top ! Hakuna matata ! À refaire avec grand plaisir ! Asante 🩷🩷”

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