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The 15 Best National Park Tours in Kenya

115 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Nine parks, one country, and wildly different days out. The 15 below sort them by what they cost and how long they take, from a $36 morning inside Nairobi to the multi-day runs out to the Mara and Tsavo.

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 & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center - Four hours inside Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

2.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

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

Start before dawn with a four-hour Nairobi National Park safari, then add the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Kobe Beads Factory. Guides such as George, Junior, John, and Anthony are praised for finding lions and rhinos and helping with the best viewing spots. Allow a full day, plus extra cash for entry fees and lunch.

“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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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

3.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village - The early road from Nairobi to Amboseli
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Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

7.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village

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

Leave Nairobi before dawn for Amboseli in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds with guides such as Charles, Harrison, Jack, and Dennis. After the game drive, visit a Maasai village for dances and beadwork. The advertised 12 hours can become 15 or 16 with traffic.

“I enjoyed the trip and our guide Charles was awesome👌🏾”

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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

8.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

9.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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Day tour to Amboseli national park - Entering Amboseli National Park
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Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

10.Day Tour to Amboseli National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $310

Leave Nairobi at 5:00 am for Amboseli in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and birds, stop at Observation Hill, and eat lunch at OLTUKAI Lodge. Guides such as Samuel, James, Kevin, and Jerry lead the private trip, which can run well past the advertised 10 hours.

“I took a day trip to Amboseli. It was one of the best days I spent while in Kenya. Samuel the tour guide was very knowledgeable of the park and animals. He also navigated the Kenyan roads and traffic with ease. I would definitely go again.”

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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

11.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.

12.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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Hell's Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi - 7am departure and the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
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Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

13.Hell’s Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $125

Leave Nairobi at 7am for Hell’s Gate National Park, where a private guide leads you by bicycle past zebra, gazelle, eland, and hartebeest, then on foot through narrow gorges. Add a Maasai community visit and an optional Lake Naivasha boat ride. Drivers such as Stephen, Isaac, and Dennis have been praised for careful, informative service.

“4 of us were picked up by George promptly at 0645. We took an ~2hr drive (saw baboons along the way) to a spot where we picked out our bikes just outside of the park’s gate. I would have given this review 5 stars but all of the bikes were In very poor condition. 3 out of our 4 bikes had issues along the way but our bike tour guide did the best he could to make our journey feasible. We saw zebras, gazelles, warthogs, monkeys and giraffe…..it was amazing! After the bike portion, we drove to Lake Naivasha for lunch and a boat tour. The lunch was decent (vegetarian…”

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

14.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

15.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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