The 12 Wildlife Trips in Kenya That Earn Their Price

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

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

You’ll travel by private safari vehicle from Nairobi through Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Maasai Mara. Expect five nights of lodge or tent accommodation, all lunches, five breakfasts and dinners, plus a dedicated driver-guide. Guide assignments vary, with past trips led by George, Michael, Joseph, Tony, Juma, and others.

“One of the best tours we’ve ever experienced — 100% worth it and highly recommended.”

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2.Nairobi Park Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $400

Start at 6:00 am for a six-hour Nairobi National Park safari with pickup and a group of up to eight. Guides such as George, Joseph, David, Hiram, and James lead game drives for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, birds, and more. The itinerary can also include the Animal Orphanage and Nairobi Safari Walk.

“I did contact Flexivel Kenya Safaris for a Nairobi National Park trip, and their response was quite amazing. The trip was perfect, and we saw a lot of animals that included a lioness, white rhinos, and giraffes. This was a dream trip come true.”

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3.6 Days Kenya Adventure Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $1,846

Spend six days exploring Kenya in a private 4x4 Landcruiser with a guide and driver. Start with Lake Naivasha boating and birdlife, visit Lake Nakuru, then spend three nights around Masai Mara on game drives. Pickup is offered at Nairobi airport or your hotel, with most lodging and several meals included.

“Thanks alot team Wild Voyagers for awesome trip ! Everything was up to the mark according to our comfort ! All the hotels were really nice !”

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4.Half day wildlife tour to Nairobi National Park Game Drive with Pickup/Drop off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $45Best value

Start with pickup from your Nairobi hotel, apartment, or airport, then spend about four hours searching for wildlife in Nairobi National Park from an open-roof, air-conditioned 4WD van. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and answers questions. Look for rhinos, lions, zebras, warthogs, crocodiles, birds, and other animals, then visit the Ivory Burning Site monument. Park entry costs extra.

“Very nice tour. Steven was a very professional driver and guide. We spotted a lot of wild animals, including lions.”

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5.3 Days Best of MasaiMara Wildlife Private Safari, Mid-Range offer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $1,100

Leave Nairobi for three days of private safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Expect a long first-day drive, afternoon and full-day game drives, camp meals, and a guide such as Wycliff, Kennedy, Samuel, or Andrew. The $1,100 price includes private transport, two nights, six meals, and pickup, while a Maasai village visit costs $30 extra.

“The safari experience was amazing, really enjoyed it. The game drive really fun, I saw lot more animals than expected. Our driver or guide Wycliff perfect gentleman, had a great time with him, I felt safe and protected. Highly recommend him to anyone going on safari. The ole Read more”

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6.David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust & Giraffe Center with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 5 hours · from $193

Start with hotel pickup in Nairobi at 8 am, then feed giraffes and offer a kiss at the Giraffe Center. Continue to the elephant orphanage for a close look at rescued calves and their care, then sit down to lunch at Carnivore restaurant. English-speaking guides such as George and Isaac handle the day, with airport-area pickup available for an added fee.

“This was a really good first day in Nairobi. I was picked up at my hotel by George and we went straight away to the giraffe center. George made sure that I had the best experience I could while feeding the giraffes. And, for an extra bonus there was a baby (1 month old) giraffe there! From there we went to the Nairobi National Park and to the elephant orphanage. Again, George made sure that I had a good spot to see the elephants and they even came close enough for me to touch, There were a total of 21 orphaned elephants and even an orphaned black rhino. Finally was…”

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7.Lakes Nakuru& Naivasha National Park Wildlife Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

Leave Nairobi at 6:00 AM for Lake Nakuru’s rhinos, lions, giraffes, and flamingos, then continue to Lake Naivasha for a one-hour boat ride among hippos and birds. English-speaking guides such as George, Anthony, and Patrick have led this trip. Park and boat fees, lunch, and drinks cost extra.

“This was by far my favorite day trip that I took in my trip to Africa . It was a combination safari with two different lakes . The boat ride was also great , going through dead forest was breath taking . And making it all better was our guide Anthony . 5 stars”

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8.Mombasa Cultural & Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

This four-hour Mombasa outing combines a weekday school visit, a guided Mijikenda village walk, elder storytelling, traditional dancing, coconut water, and wildlife at Nguuni Sanctuary. English, German, French, and Italian guides are available. Rico is one named guide, and tuk-tuk transport can be arranged on request.

“merci à Rico pour tout ce qu il nous a fait découvrir. c est un guide au top,aux petits soins avec nous, on a découvert pleins de belles choses et appris beaucoup la famille soleil karen and.the family”

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9.Horseback Wildlife Safari with Transfer & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $235

Travel from Nairobi to Naivasha for a guided horseback safari across open savannah. Calm horses and English or Swahili-speaking guides make the ride suitable for beginners, while zebras, giraffes, and antelopes may appear nearby. Choose a lunch option at a conservancy restaurant, then return to Nairobi by vehicle.

“Very well organized - smooth from start to finish and communication was prompt. As a visitor, the guides were very helpful and everyone spoke clear English! 10/10, would go again with this operator. Safari itself was amazing - this place is beautiful!! Overall, well worth it from all aspects and looking forward to booking another tour.”

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10.2-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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11.Amboseli Wildlife Day Tour And Masai Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $162

Leave Nairobi before dawn in an open-roof van for Amboseli National Park. You will search for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, flamingoes, and birds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, then visit a Maasai village for dances, home life, fire making, and crafts. The long return makes this a full day.

“C'est satisfaisant mais par contre il n'y avait pas d'éléphant ni de lion ni rhino. La partie Massaï est excellente”

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12.E-Bike/Cycling Wildlife Safari with Transfer & meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $155

Ride a standard bicycle or quality e-bike through a private conservancy near Nairobi with an English or Swahili-speaking guide. Noah has guided recent outings, while Dennis may handle your transfer. Expect giraffes, zebras, ostriches, impalas, and other plains animals, followed by a three-course riverside meal.

“This ebike safari was excellent - it was very enjoyable due to the excellent quality of the ebike and our guides knowledge and expertice. It was a great way to see the animals including giraffes, impala, and ostriches. Dennis, the driver who picked me up and brought me back to my hotel was also very friendly and informative. This is a great activity to consider when on holiday in Nairobi and Kenya.”

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