Kenya · NATIONAL PARKS

The 15 Best National Park Tours in Kenya

91 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Twenty-odd parks, and the four everybody names carry most of the traffic. The 15 below compare gate fees, drive times and how many days each park genuinely needs.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection - The David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center - Four hours of animal spotting
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Nairobi: National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

2.National Park & Optional Elephants & Giraffe Center

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

See lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more on a Nairobi National Park safari, with optional elephant orphanage, giraffe feeding, and local crafts.

“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, traffic, and the first 30 minutes
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park - The early pickup is useful, but the clock matters
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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

4.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Review of Nairobi National Park’s 5-hour safari, with wildlife, guides, pickup, airport drop-off, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“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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Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up - Hotel pickup makes the half-day format practical
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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

See lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and birds on a five-hour Nairobi National Park safari with hotel pickup and expert guides.

“Daniel is an exceptional guide! He knows the park and the animals so well that we were the first to spot the leopards. He was very patient with my obsession of giraffes and hippos. He explained many interesting things along the way. We had a beautiful morning with Daniel and I can't wait to bring my family to experience this tour. I'll be sure to ask for Daniel and recommend you do too!”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - Why an early game drive improves the day
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

Nairobi: Day Tour to Amboseli National Park & Maasai Village - The early ride 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

Review of Nairobi’s Amboseli day tour, with elephants, Kilimanjaro views, a game drive, Maasai culture, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“I had an incredible experience. Both Demis (driver) and Kelvin (guide) were amazing from the beginning and made us feel confortable and safe all the time. They provided very accurate information before, during and after the visit to the park and worked very hard all day. I strongly recommend them!”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - Two hours with the giraffes
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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

See giraffes up close and spot lions, rhinos, zebras, and more on a private Nairobi day tour with hotel pickup and a safari van.

“I had only one full day to explore the best of Nairobi, and this tour fit the bill! I got to see the Giraffe Conservatory, the Elephant orphanage, and spend hours touring the national park, catching sights of a good number of the wild life. I was a Read more”

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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup - What the six-hour outing actually involves
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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

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

Review of the Amboseli day safari from Nairobi, with elephants, Kilimanjaro views, game drives, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“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 - What you might see inside Nairobi National Park
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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

See rhinos, lions, giraffes, and birds near Nairobi, with options for the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen, lunch, or dinner and dance.

“Honestly the best idea booking with these guys! We booked last minute at 8pm the night before for a 4hour safari and received all info straight away about the pick up, the guide, everything! Our guide was Stephen who picked us up at the airport on time, carried our luggage and stored it in the van and took us back to our terminal on the way back in time for our flight home. The tour was amazing, we saw 24 rhinos , lions, ostrich, zebra , you name it! Nairobi National Park is an amazing place to visit if you have a long layover at NBO (ours was 11 hours…”

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Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives. - The 4x4 ride and open-roof viewing
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Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives.

12.Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives.

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

Review of Nairobi National Park game drives: wildlife, guides, timing, transport, costs, drawbacks, and practical booking advice.

“Fantastic trip! Been picked up from hotel very much on time, and my guide Yesla and Sugoow are good at spotting wildlife, it’s amazing to watch the lion hunting, and to see various big animals within a half day trip.”

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Hell's Gate National Park Private Bike Tour from Nairobi - Two hours on a bicycle inside Hell’s Gate
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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

Cycle beside zebras at Hell's Gate, hike volcanic gorges, meet a Maasai community, and add a hippo boat ride from Nairobi.

“This trip was an unparalleled way to get close to nature. All the animals look a whole lot larger when you’re not in a safari truck! The boat tour was also well worth the detour, lots of hippos and the best bird watching I’ve ever been around. They don’t take credit cards at the boat launch so remember to bring cash!”

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

Nairobi national park and Giraffe center - Three hours inside Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

15.Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

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

Spend eight hours on a private Nairobi safari with lion, rhino, buffalo sightings, then meet giraffes at the Giraffe Centre.

“Our day visiting Nairobi NP, elephant orphanage & giraffe center was amazing! Our guide was so knowledgeable & we saw so many animals up close!”

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