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Safaris From Nairobi - Compare 1,355 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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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Masai Mara Budget Group Joining Safari
$300 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Karibu Safaris In Kenya
4.8/5 – 1070 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Roaring Kenya - Mid-Range
$1,510 to $2,000 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 378 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Luxury Kenya Safari Holiday
$6,358 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 132 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara Fly-in Luxury Safari
$2,300 to $3,650 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Ongeri Expeditions
5.0/5 – 38 Reviews
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Best Seller
9-Day Kenya Luxury Safari in All Major Parks in Kenya
$2,300 to $3,250 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Amazing Memories Safaris
4.9/5 – 142 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Adventure in Masai Mara
$300 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Jocky Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 648 Reviews
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4-Day Budget Safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
$385 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 50 Reviews
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5-Day Masai Mara/Nakuru/Naivasha Group Camping Safari
$520 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi (End)
Lenchada Safaris
4.9/5 – 407 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Best of Masai Mara Joining Group
$300 to $320 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Axis Africa Expedition & Safaris
4.9/5 – 675 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Daily Join Group Budget Safari
$290 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Okoa Africa Tours
4.1/5 – 76 Reviews
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3-Day Masai Mara Mid Range Private Tour
$530 to $664 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Africa Marvel Tours
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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7-Day Samburu/Ol Pejeta/Nakuru /Masai Mara Kenya Safari
$1,620 to $1,840 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Beyond The Plains Kenya Safaris
4.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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3-Day Maasai Mara Group Joining Safari in a Safari Van
$320 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
14-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari & Beach Holiday
$3,605 to $4,645 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Tsavo West NP, Diani Beach, Nairobi (End)
Tekko Tours and Travel
5.0/5 – 111 Reviews
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7-Day Living Among the Lions- High End Lodge with Jeep
$2,136 to $2,500 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Apodiformes Adventures
5.0/5 – 104 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Taste of Kenya
$1,350 to $1,650 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Beacon Safaris
4.8/5 – 231 Reviews
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10-Day Kenya Bush & Beach Safari
$2,130 to $3,430 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Diani Beach, Nairobi (End)
Dream Africa Tours
5.0/5 – 16 Reviews
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8-Day A Week of Luxurious Flying Wild Adventure Safari
$8,968 to $11,522 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Aberdare NP, Masai Mara NR, Jomo Kenyatta Airport (End)
Image Travel
5.0/5 – 140 Reviews
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5-Day Kenya Private Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Mara Safari
$1,793 to $2,380 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Ol Pejeta (Laikipia), Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Bush 2 City Adventure
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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3-Day Mara Exciting Safari - Group Joining (Midrange)
$510 to $600 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Savannah Woods Safaris
5.0/5 – 39 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.
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.”
1How much time do I need for a Kenya safari 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 safari 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. Often it is the rhino that is most difficult of the Big Five to see. Apart from the Laikipia Plateau (Ol Pejeta, Lewa or Borana Conservancies, for example), 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).”
4What is the cost of a Kenya safari from Nairobi?
“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 accommodation 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, accommodation (including camping equipment, where needed), vehicle, driver, game drives and a guide.”
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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
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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 hotspots to little known wilderness
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MUST VISIT KENYA & MASAI MARA IN PARTICULAR, AT LEAST ONCE IN LIFETIME
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Perfect destination for your first safari
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Wonderful experience.
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5 day budget safari
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