13 National Park Safaris in Kenya to Build a Trip Around

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.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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3.Safari In Nairobi Kenya National Park Half day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $85Top rated

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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4.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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5.3 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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6.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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7.Nairobi National Park Safari With a Visit to Giraffe Center.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $80

Start at 6am with a private open-top van and guide such as Sam, searching Nairobi National Park for lions, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, antelopes, hippos, crocodiles, and birds. After a coffee stop, continue to the Giraffe Centre to meet another giraffe type and learn about conservation. Park and centre fees cost extra.

“This was totally worth it to me. Our guide was named Sam and he was so knowledgeable and kind. He knew where to find all the animals as well as all the beautiful views of the city and the park! He also made us very comfortable to be with Read more”

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8.2-Day Amboseli National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 2 days · from $665

Leave your Nairobi hotel at 7 am for Amboseli National Park, where elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests roam beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Your private English-speaking guide drives a customized pop-up-roof van, with overnight lodging, meals, park fees, and return transport included. Guides may include Titus, John, or Benjamin.

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

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9.5-Day Safari Tour in 3 National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $3,030

Travel from Diani Beach into Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East on a private five-day safari with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, game drives, and meals. Expect elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, birds, and possible Kilimanjaro views. Guides may include Saidi, Milton, Henry, or Richard, depending on assignment.

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10.3-Day Safari Tour in two National Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,690

Leave Diani Beach early for a private three-day safari through Tsavo East and Amboseli. Expect red-soil scenery, elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, birds, and possible Kilimanjaro views. Guides such as Ezekiel, Henry, Saidi, and Abdul have been praised for spotting animals and explaining Kenya’s wildlife. Lodges, game drives, and six included meals make this a compact beach-to-bush trip.

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11.5-Hour Nairobi National Park 4×4 Safari with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $80

Join Shon Tours and Safaris for a five-hour Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof 4x4. Choose a shared, small-group, or private outing, with morning, afternoon, or evening departures. Guides such as Peter, Willy, and Linus share wildlife facts, help spot animals, and offer photography tips.

“Linus was nice and tried his best to get us see as many animals as possible.”

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12.3 Days, 2 Nights Safari – Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West Adventure Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $845

Spend three days in a private pop-up-roof safari vehicle from Diani Beach, exploring Tsavo West and Amboseli with a guide such as Francis. Expect early starts, elephants, lions, Kilimanjaro views, Observation Hill, a possible Maasai village visit, and two nights in safari lodging. An optional Tsavo East drive adds time and cost.

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

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

Spend two days exploring Tsavo East from Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi. You travel in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle, search for the Big Five, visit Aruba Dam, enjoy an evening drive, and stay overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge or a similar property. Drivers such as Paul and Benjamin are praised for friendly, safe guiding.

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

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