The 10 Best Luxury Lodge Safaris in Nairobi

1.12 Days Best Of Kenya and Tanzania Safari – Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $2,329Our pick

Travel privately from Nairobi through Kenya and Tanzania with a driver-guide, staying at Serena lodges in or beside the parks. Expect a Lake Naivasha boat ride, three nights in Maasai Mara, three in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli. Border crossings, visas, long drives, meals, and tipping deserve careful planning.

“I cannot say enough about our safari. Just absolutely marvelous. From my first conversation with Maliwaza a year ago, to the completion of an absolutely marvelous life changing experience, Bush 2 city was nothing but outstanding. Planning a safari takes a lot of research. MRead more”

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2.9 Day Private Luxury Spectacle Safari Majestic Kenya Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $5,050

Travel privately from Nairobi through four major Kenyan wildlife areas in nine days, with game drives, lodges, picnic lunches, Mzima Springs, Kilimanjaro views, flamingos, rhinos, and the Big Five. Guides associated with Apodiformes Adventures include Sebastian, Tom, Dickson, Kevin, Michael, and Wycliffe. A Maasai village visit is optional.

“Fredrick and especially our guide, Tom provided my wife and me an unforgettable honeymoon experience. Fredrick was available around the clock, putting together an incredible itinerary and selecting lodges that matched the destinations we Read more”

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3.12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari Private Lodge Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $6,210

You’ll travel privately from Nairobi through Kenya and Tanzania with a safari guide, custom vehicle, and 11 nights of lodging. Expect Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire, plus airport transfers and most meals. Guides named in past trips include Ronald, Hassan, Richard, Joel, George, and Sammy.

“Wow! What an exciting and memorable 2-week safari Perfect Wilderness set up for myself and my wife! Thanks to Everline, she arranged a trip that exceeded our expectations. She accommodated us by making changes to lodges and tRead more”

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4.8 Days 7 Nights Kenyan Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $6,350

Spend eight days on a private Kenyan safari with Jemu Mwenda Expeditions, traveling from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and Maasai Mara. Expect game drives, rhino conservation, a flight to the Mara, included meals, and time to explore at a slower pace. Confirm lodging and meal details before booking.

“I went with Jemu Mwenda Expeditions on a 5 day Mt. Kenya trek up the Chogoria route. It was amazing. Communication from James and the office was very prompt and James worked with me and my physical level and diet to make sure I had Read more”

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5.Private Luxury car hire for transfer from Nairobi to Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews

Travel privately between Nairobi, Namanga, Arusha, and Moshi in a clean, air-conditioned Alphard-style vehicle. Your driver collects you at a hotel, apartment, or Nairobi airport, helps at the border, allows practical stops, and drops you at your destination. The ride takes about five hours to Arusha or six and a half to Moshi.

“David was our driver. He was knowledgeable, helpful and a careful driver. There was much confusion with our booking, and we regretted that David was not our driver on our return from Arusha to Nairobi.”

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6.06 Days Kenya LuxuryLodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,570

Travel from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli in a 4X4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide and up to six people. Expect Big Five viewing, rhinos, flamingoes, elephants, local village options, and Kilimanjaro views when skies are clear. Albert may assist with planning, while guide Edouard has earned praise for sharp animal spotting.

“We opted for the mid-luxury package to Aberdare National Park, and it felt like a 5-star experience. Gorgeous lodges, great food, and personalized service. Worth every penny.”

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7.10 Days Migration Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $4,319

Spend 10 days traveling from Nairobi through Amboseli, Sweetwaters, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in a private 4x4 with a professional guide. Expect game drives, a rhino sanctuary, chimpanzees, Nyahururu Falls, cultural visits, and comfortable safari lodges. Niko and Susan coordinate the Kenya-based operation.

“The tour was great, we felt super safe all the time, accommodation provided was very comfortable, safari was amazing, everything was perfect, we highly recommend Niko and his team for going in this beautiful adventure”

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8.7 Days Into the Wild Wonder : Lodge Safari with Private 4×4 JEEP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,620Best value

Travel by private 4x4 Jeep from Nairobi through Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. Expect Big Five game drives, rhinos, flamingos, hippos, large elephant herds, and possible Mount Kilimanjaro views. Guides including Zachary, David, and Joseph are praised for wildlife spotting and clear explanations.

“We just got back from a 7-day safari with Explorers and the experience has been nothing short of fascinating. From start to finish, everything was meticulously arranged and the itinerary allowed us to explore the best of Kenya’s breathtaking wildlife. Every day brought Read more”

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9.7 Day Private Jeep Safari, 5 star lodges with Balloon Ride Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,654

Travel by private 4WD Land Cruiser from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Hell’s Gate, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli. You’ll have morning and afternoon game drives, a Mara balloon ride, a Naivasha boat trip, picnic meals, and six nights at 5-star lodges. Guides such as Sammy and Jairo are available on request.

“Our family ( 2 adults and 2 young kids) had a 8 day private Jeep safari to Kenya national parks. The driver and guide, Sammy , was a great tour guide. He respected all of our requests during the trip, did his best to show us all the “big 5”, anRead more”

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10.9 Days Kenya Classic Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $3,775

Travel privately from Nairobi through Kenya’s best-known wildlife areas in nine days, with lodge accommodation, an open-top safari minivan, park fees, meals, bottled water, and a professional guide. Look for big cats in Masai Mara, rhinos at Nakuru, Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli, Mzima Springs, and the red-soil country of Tsavo. Guides may include Martin or Stephen.

“I have just returned to Texas after an incredible vacation in Kenya. My sister in-law spent months working with Grace in the hopes of planning a perfect family vacation and boy did they deliver. Our little group of 8 was aged between 15 and 5Read more”

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