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Safaris From Nairobi - Compare 2,474 Tours
Nairobi is the starting point of just about every Kenya safari, and the possibilities of where you can go from Kenya’s capital are rich and varied. Roads fan out across the country from Nairobi, while both the main international airport and smaller Wilson Airport have a range of flights to towns and remote airstrips in national parks, reserves and conservancies nationwide. Remember that Kenya is the birthplace of the East African safari, and choosing which parks to visit and matching these to the animals you most wish to see requires careful planning. And it will absolutely be worth it.
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6-Day Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli Safari
$1,155 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Epic Star Holidays
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Memorable Bush and Beach Luxury Holiday Vacation
$2,805 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Diani Beach, Nairobi (End)
Peak Season Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Circuit Safari Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli
$880 to $1,100 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 2,295 Reviews
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6-Day Masai Mara Lake Nakuru Amboseli National Park
$957 to $1,177 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Eta Adventure Safaris
4.9/5 – 47 Reviews
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6-Day Big Five Tour Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli
$1,793 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Simian Safaris
4.8/5 – 22 Reviews
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5-Day Nakuru Naivasha Masai Mara Kenya Budget Safari
$820 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 130 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Luxury Safari in Masai Mara
$4,399 to $7,099 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 191 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day 4x4 Amboseli Group Joining Tour
$320 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Aanika Karibu Safaris In Kenya
4.8/5 – 1,493 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Awesome Kenya - Mid-Range
$1,650 to $2,010 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 572 Reviews
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7-Day Large Parks Luxury Safari in a Jeep
$3,080 to $3,380 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Paul's Untamed Escapades
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Let's Go Masai Mara Nakuru and Amboseli in a Group
$880 to $1,100 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Jungleroam Safaris
5.0/5 – 578 Reviews
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Best Seller
13-Day From Kenya to Tanzania and Zanzibar
$5,289 to $6,600 pp (USD)
Kenya & Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 510 Reviews
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4-Day Best of Wild Luxury Safari
$1,400 to $2,528 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Singe Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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7-Day Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha– Amboseli
$1,089 to $1,375 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha (Naivasha), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Tropical Wild Expeditions
4.9/5 – 33 Reviews
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8-Day Amazing Bush & Beach Combo
$3,306 to $3,920 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Diani Beach, Nairobi (End)
Jamlan Holiday Safaris
4.7/5 – 37 Reviews
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1-Day Amboseli Day Tour
$495 pp (USD)
Kenya: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
ThinkScene Safaris
4.6/5 – 39 Reviews
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1-Day Lake Nakuru Park Safari
$198 pp (USD)
Kenya: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Kenya Bush Expeditions
4.6/5 – 106 Reviews
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½-Day Tour to Nairobi NP & Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
$99 pp (USD)
Kenya: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Nairobi NP, Nairobi (End)
African Beast Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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1-Day David Sheldrik and Giraffe Centre
$165 pp (USD)
Kenya: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (Nairobi), Nairobi (End)
African Bush Explorers
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Fly in Safari Tour
$2,783 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Okoa Africa Tours
4.2/5 – 83 Reviews
5 Questions About Safaris From Nairobi

Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Kenya’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes about Kenya and the wider region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’, part of which is set in Nairobi and southern Kenya.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About Safaris From Nairobi

Where can I go on a safari from Nairobi?
“You can go anywhere in Kenya on safari from Nairobi. That’s because the capital is where most people arrive in the country, and most parks or reserves are an easy drive (or a much shorter flight) from here. Best of all, Nairobi is one of few cities in Africa that has a world-class wildlife park (Nairobi National Park) in the city’s outer suburbs. Make sure you visit the park before heading out to the other parks that are farther away. The most popular safari destinations from Nairobi are the Masai Mara National Reserve to the west, Lake Nakuru National Park to the northwest and Amboseli National Park in the southeast. If you’re visiting Amboseli, then Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks are not far away. Close to Lake Nakuru you’ll find the other Rift Valley lakes, such as Lake Naivasha. Out west, the Masai Mara is surrounded by community conservancies that are also outstanding places to go on safari. If you’re willing to travel a little farther, in the north there’s Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Meru National Park, all of which have fabulous wildlife.”
1How much time do I need for a Kenya trip from Nairobi?
“How you answer this question will depend on how much time you have to spare and how much money you have to spend. That’s because you could easily spend a month or two on safari in Kenya and still not see everything. Count on spending at least 1 day in and around Nairobi, although Kenya’s capital really does deserve at least a couple of days. If you decide to visit Amboseli or Lake Nakuru National Parks, 2 days for each is really a minimum. For Amboseli, add a couple of extra days each for Tsavo West and Tsavo East. For the Masai Mara, plan on a minimum of 3 days, but ideally you should dedicate more time here. And remember, when calculating the length of your safari you’ll need to allow for the time you spend traveling to and from each destination. Many travelers also combine time spent on safari with a beach holiday, so you might wish to factor that in too, if that’s a priority.”
2Can I see the Big Five animals on a trip from Nairobi?
“Seeing the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) is certainly possible on a safari from Nairobi. One of the best places to see the Big Five is Ol Pejeta Conservancy, up on the Laikipia Plateau and within a half-day’s journey from Nairobi. Also in the north, Meru National Park is a top choice. Often it is the rhino that is the most difficult of the Big Five to see. Apart from the Laikipia Plateau (Ol Pejeta, Lewa or Borana Conservancies, for example) and Meru NP, the easiest places to see rhinos are Nairobi National Park or Lake Nakuru National Park. Both of these parks have four of the Big Five; neither has elephants. If you were to combine one or more of these parks with the Masai Mara, Amboseli or one of the Tsavos, then you would have a good chance of seeing the five species (in addition to so many other animals).”
3Should I go for a road or fly-in safari from Nairobi?
“The major factors when considering whether to make your trip a road or fly-in safari are time and money. Flying has a number of advantages. One is that it will get you where you want to go so much more quickly, maximizing the amount of time you get to spend in the parks themselves (as opposed to traveling between the parks). Many of Kenya’s major roads are clogged with traffic and none too beautiful, so you won’t be missing much if you fly. And you have the added benefit of enjoying remarkable views on your way to wherever it is that you’re going. It may take longer but traveling by road will be much more affordable for many travelers. That’s because flying doesn’t come cheap. If you travel by road, you also get to see more of the country up close, which is a great way to meet locals (something which is less likely if you travel by air).”
4How much will this safari cost?
“It depends on the possible tours and packages on offer, but there is endless variety when it comes to the price of a safari from Nairobi. The cheapest safari could cost US$100 per person per day for a budget camping safari, and it could rise to 10 times that for a high-end luxury safari trip. Factors to take into account when considering potential costs are whether you travel in high or low season; which kind of accommodations you choose; whether you travel on a private or a cheaper group safari; how long you plan to be on safari; and whether your safari includes any flights. When you receive a quote from a tour operator, always make sure that you understand what’s included. Most quotes should include park entry fees, transfers, meals, some drinks, accommodations (including camping equipment, where needed), vehicle, driver, game drives and a guide.”
5Kenya Safari Reviews

Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
The Home of Safari
Kenya, to most people, is safari. This is where it all began, after all, and from ‘Out of Africa’ to ‘Big Cat Diary’ the country has provided the images that define visitors’ idea of Africa. Certainly, when it comes to game...

Nana is a travel writer and author of multiple guidebooks, including the Lonely Planet guides to Africa, Zambia & Malawi and South Africa.
From Game-Packed Hot Spots to Little-Known Wilderness
Kenya’s stunning landscapes include rainforest, beaches, deserts and mountains, but it’s the first-class wildlife watching that keeps so many visitors flocking back. Not only is it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five,...

Superb
A wonderful experience with Super Eagles itinerary !
Have had a memorable safari adventure, scenic landscapes, knowledgeable guide, interesting cultures and history, and excellent foood.
Kenya is a recommended travel destination.

Kenya: Where Wildlife and Freedom Meet
Kenya is truly a paradise for wildlife. Unlike animals in zoos, those in Kenya live freely — and so did we. We visited Kenya in June and saw herds of elephants crossing the open grasslands, with the snow-covered peak of Mount...

Kenya: Where Wildlife and Freedom Meet
Kenya is truly a paradise for wildlife. Unlike animals in zoos, those in Kenya live freely — and so did we. We visited Kenya in June and saw herds of elephants crossing the open grasslands, with the snow-covered peak of Mount...
It's full of friendly people and excellent Safari Parks to look at the big five.
Kenya is home to warm, English-speaking locals who warmly welcome tourists, and the country offers a wide variety of safari tour packages for wildlife lovers. Upon arrival, we checked into the Chester Hotel, conveniently located in the...