The 15 Best Safaris in Kenya

1.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Start early from your Nairobi hotel and spend four to five hours looking for free-roaming rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife from an open-roof van. Guides such as Edwin, David, Peter, Lawrence, and William have earned praise for animal spotting. The park fee is extra, and airport drop-off is available.

“I had a great time on this Safari. We were able to see so many animals in such a short time. I would definitely book this tour again.”

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2.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a small group of 7 to 8, using a 4x4 with a pop-up roof. You get a sunset drive, a full wildlife day, two nights in a private tent with a shower and toilet, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides such as Sammy, Castro, Paul, and Robert are known for sharp animal spotting.

“It was a marvelous experience! The rides were fun and Peter our guide was very chill and flexible. He genuinely tried his best to show us the animals and create a memorable experience. He was also very kind in helping others. We saw the four of the big five and many more!”

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

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

Spend about six hours exploring Nairobi National Park in a shared open-roof 4x4 van. Your guide, often Joel, Martin, Watson, James, or Wilson, helps find wildlife only 7 kilometers from central Nairobi. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and guiding are included, but the $43 park fee is extra.

“Was supposed about extra payments to interfere to park 43$ and to visit elephants park 20$ When I booked tickets no where mentioned about it.”

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4.3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 days · from $240

This three-day Maasai Mara safari takes you from Nairobi to the reserve in a pop-up-roof Landcruiser, with a Great Rift Valley stop, an evening drive, a full day among lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles, plus two nights at Rhino Tourist Camp or similar. Guides such as Paul, James, Richard, and Benjamin are praised for spotting animals and handling the rough roads.

“Our guide Chege was an excellent guide, he drove us safely from Nairobi to Mara. He made stopovers to explain to us. He knows where to find the Big 5. We had a chance to see the Big 5 ecxcept the rhino, and also the we had a chance to see the ugly 5. We had a very nice family safari experience. I recommend this Tour Company with experienced guides, hat's off to Guide Chege, you made our experience far beyond our expectations.”

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

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

Join a group of up to 15 for a three-day Maasai Mara safari from Nairobi. You will travel by Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide, stop at the Great Rift Valley, enjoy afternoon and full-day game drives, sleep in large en suite tents, and look for lions, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, and wildebeest. Airport pickup is included.

“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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6.3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $533

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a shared 4x4 group of up to 15, with meals, tented camping, and game drives through closing time. Guides such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Wilson are praised for wildlife spotting and safe driving. Expect long road journeys and simple camp facilities.

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

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

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide. Spend two nights near the reserve, enjoy game drives across the Mara, look for the Big Five and the July to October migration, and visit Masai country. Airport, hotel, and residence pickup is offered.

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9.4-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 evening and full-day game drives, a Mara River stop, three nights of accommodation, meals, and an English-speaking guide. Guides vary, with Stephen, Benjamin, Peter, Simon, Isaac, Kikitu, and Jack praised for spotting wildlife and keeping the trip running well.

“The game drives were great! Our driver and tour guide Peter was friendly and was very familiar with the national parks. We had excellent views and enjoyed our time.”

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10.Safari In Nairobi Kenya National Park Half day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $85

Spend 3 to 4 hours in Nairobi National Park, about 20 minutes from the city, in an open-roof van with a private guide. Obed, Steve, Moses, Amed, and Alex are among the guides who may lead your drive. Hotel pickup, bottled water, binoculars, and drop-off are included, but the park entry fee is extra.

“Such a wonderful experience with a great tour guide. Obed made our Safari excursion amazing. I highly recommend”

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11.Masai Mara 3 Days Luxury Tented Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $1,449

You leave Nairobi at 7:00 AM for a private three-day Masai Mara safari, crossing the Great Rift Valley before afternoon and full-day game drives. Your package includes park fees, luxury tented accommodation, six meals, lunch each day, and hotel or airport drop-off. Guide assignments vary, with John Kariuki, Sammy, James, and others associated with past bookings.

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

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

Set out from Nairobi on a private six-day Jeep safari through Tsavo West, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Hell’s Gate, and Maasai Mara. Expect early game drives, Mzima Springs, a Naivasha boat ride, Crescent Island on foot, and a full day in the Mara. Guides such as George, Joseph, Michael, and Tony have earned praise for safe driving, animal spotting, and local insight.

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13.3 days 2 nights budget group safari to Maasai Mara National Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $195

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a pop-roof safari van for sunset and full-day game drives, two nights of camping, and included meals. You will visit the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, Mara River, and an optional Maasai village. Peter is a guide worth requesting if available.

“If you have to choose the guide, ask for Peter, really nice and complete experience with him. He’s the best of Kenya. We were sleeping at the Forest Camp, eat good food and sleep in tents.”

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14.3-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 a private room with a hot shower, meals, and open-roof 4WD game drives. You’ll stop at the Great Rift Valley, search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more, visit the Mara River, and optionally meet Maasai villagers. Guides such as Jeff, Calvin, and Denis are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“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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15.DAY TRIP AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK FROM NAIROBI BUDGET SAFARI.

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

Leave Nairobi early for a 12-hour Amboseli safari in a pop-up roof 4WD van. Guide Alex is often praised for spotting wildlife and adjusting the day to suit you. Expect elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, Kilimanjaro views, and a traditional Maasai village visit. Park entry, lunch, and the $30 village fee cost extra.

“It was unforgettable experience! Definitely worth visiting! The guide Alex is so friendly and helpful, made this trip exciting.”

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