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Game Drives in Nairobi National Park: 15 Compared

139 tours  ·  from $20

Lion, buffalo and rhino inside the city boundary, with the skyline behind them. These 15 compare the half-day drives against the full days that add the orphanage and the giraffes, with prices and pickup times.

Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection - Lunch at Utamaduni or Mamba Village is not included
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

1.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Tour; Free Wi-Fi connection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 878 reviews · from $45Our pick

Join a small-group game drive from Nairobi hotels to Nairobi National Park, where open plains meet the city skyline. Expect 4 to 5 hours in the park, bottled water, hotel transport, Wi-Fi when working, and guides such as Edwin, Lawrence, or Peter. Park entry is separate, and timing or vehicle quality can vary.

“We didn't get the right vehicle, we weren't able to go see the lions because of the vehicle It was a very bad experience”

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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive - Four hours among lions, rhinos, and city towers
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

2.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 738 reviews · 5 hours · from $36Best value

Spend about five hours exploring Nairobi National Park in an open-roof van or private safari jeep. Guides such as Edwin, William, Francis, and David are praised for sharp animal spotting and easygoing commentary. Expect lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, birds, and city views, followed by coffee and Maasai shopping.

“Tour was solid. I wish I could get closer to the animals, but I understand the safety and liability issues with that.”

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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park - Rhinos, lions, giraffes, and the uncertainty of wildlife
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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

3.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Start early from Nairobi for a four to five-hour game drive in an open-roof van. Look for rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other free-roaming wildlife with guides such as Edwin, David, Joseph, or Lawrence. Hotel pickup and airport drop-off are offered, but the park entrance fee costs extra.

“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 keeps the morning simple
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Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

4.Nairobi National Park 5-hour Guided Game Drive Free Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 367 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Spend five hours searching Nairobi National Park for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, birds, and more with hotel pickup, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a live guide. Daniel, Linus, Willy, and other guides are praised for spotting wildlife and finding good viewing points. Entry fees are extra.

“I booked the tour on last minute and glad that there was a spot for me. Our tour guide and driver Linus was very responsive, punctual. Due to the weather I had a thought we woudn’t be able to see any wild animals but luckily with the enthusiasm and agile of Linus, I could see more than I expected!”

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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre - Guides make the difference on the game drive
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Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

5.Nairobi National Park, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 365 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

You’ll spend the morning spotting lions, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and more in Nairobi National Park, then visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre. Guides such as Jonathan, Harrison, Henry, Kevin, and Serem have helped guests make the most of the day. A bead workshop and lunch stop may also be included.

“It’s was Incredible & informative. Our guide Eric was phenomenal. I highly recommend him as the perfect guide”

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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park - Starting with the Giraffe Centre
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Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

6.Tour: Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $176

Spend about two hours at Nairobi’s Giraffe Centre, then take a three-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park. A private guide such as George, Albert, or Black Santa handles transport, park entry, and wildlife spotting. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi CBD are included, with an early start available on request.

“Highly recommend. Not only was Albert a wonderful guide, he was timely and took care to ensure we had a great experience. It's almost unbelievable how much wildlife and natural beauty you can see and experience in and 8-9 tour whRead more”

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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup - The wildlife you may see in a short visit
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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

7.Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 264 reviews · from $44

Spend about six hours traveling from Nairobi into Nairobi National Park in a shared 4x4 safari van. A driver-guide such as Joel, James, Martin, or Wilson takes you toward lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, cheetahs, and antelopes. Hotel pickup, drop-off, water, and an open roof are included, but the $43 park entry fee is extra.

“Joel was an absolutely brilliant tour guide. He was prompt, friendly and seemed to have a sixth sense on where all the animals were on our day in the National Park. We saw everything we wanted to see and it was a truly special experience”

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Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide - The four-hour game drive and what you may see
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Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

8.Nairobi National Park Full or Half-Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 217 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $185

Start with a four-hour game drive through Nairobi National Park, just 10 km from central Nairobi. Choose a morning, afternoon, or full-day plan with the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, lunch, or an evening dinner and dance show. Guides such as Stephen, Paul, Maina, and Frank are praised for sharp animal spotting and smooth hotel transfers.

“It was a great experience, Peterson was my guide. He was a wonderful guide.”

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Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives. - A four-hour route with room for wildlife stops
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Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives.

9.Nairobi National Park Daily Game drives.

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

You’ll spend about four hours in Nairobi National Park in an air-conditioned 4x4 with an open roof and a professional guide. Early starts with guides such as Peter, Pius, Sugow, Jackson, and Yesla are popular for sunrise, rhinos, lions, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. Hotel pickup may be available, but entrance fees and water should be confirmed before you go.

“Mustafa was super chill and respectful of the animals. He could sight them from real far away. Thanks for a memorable game drive, my friend.”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · from $44

Spend four to five hours searching Nairobi National Park for rhinos, lions, giraffes, hippos, birds, and other wildlife with a professional guide such as Peter, Francis, or Lawrence. Hotel pickup, transport, drop-off, and bottled water are included. The $44 price does not include the park entry fee or food, and vehicle quality can vary.

“Edwin was kind and fun, able to find animals well. We were lucky to see many kinds of animals during the tour, giraffe, lion, rhino, hippo, hiena to name a few. The thing I hope they could do better is time management though. The pick-up time was 1.35pm but I had to wait fRead more”

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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center - The three-hour drive through Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

11.Nairobi national park and Giraffe center

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

Spend about three hours on a private game drive in Nairobi National Park, then two hours at the Giraffe Centre. A professional guide drives your party in a customized vehicle with a pop-up roof. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and both entrance fees are included. Food is extra.

“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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Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum. - Giraffe Centre and a close-up wildlife stop
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Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

12.Nairobi National Park,Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews

BigFoot Adventures takes you from Nairobi at 6:00 a.m. for a game drive in Nairobi National Park, then to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Giraffe Centre, and Karen Blixen Museum. You ride in an air-conditioned safari van with a pop-up roof, with hotel or airport drop-off available. Entry fees and meals cost extra.

“You basically get dropped off if your hotel is in central Nairobi at around 1PM. I feel like we could've spend more time doing the game drive in Nairobi National Park. I was disappointed as I was not able to visit the Elephant orphanage even if Read more”

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5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4x4 vehicle - Morning timing and the search for lions
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5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4×4 vehicle

13.5Hrs Nairobi National Park MorningEvening gamedrive 4×4 vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $40

Spend four to six hours exploring Nairobi National Park in a 4x4 vehicle with a guide such as Willy, Brian, or Felix. Look for lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, birds, and other wildlife, then visit the Ivory Burning Site and Kazuri Beads factory. Pickup and airport drop-off are available, but park entry costs extra.

“We got to see a bunch of wildlife. Pick up and drop-off was customized to my needs, so I did not need any other transport to get there or to get to the airport after. Fortunately another group had missed the trip, so we had plenty of room in what would otherwise be a quite Read more”

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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour - The early pickup and four-hour safari
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Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

14.Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Elephant, Giraffe Centre Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $50

Start before sunrise with a four-hour game drive in Nairobi National Park, then visit the Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and possibly Karen Blixen Museum or Kobe Beads. Hotel pickup, an open-roof safari van, bottled water, and guides such as Watson, James, or Douglas are included. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“This trip was amazing. Watson our tour guide was the best. He knew the best spots to see the animals and also took us to the best spot for authentic Kenyan food. We had a great experience and made memories that we will remember for a while. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Nairobi National Park game drive. Free Airport pick / drop off. - Entering Nairobi National Park
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Nairobi National Park game drive. Free Airport pick / drop off.

15.Nairobi National Park game drive. Free Airport pick / drop off.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $61

Spend about four hours looking for lions, black rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and birds in Nairobi National Park, only a short ride from the capital. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with pickup from your hotel, residence, or airport. Guides such as Alex and Wellington are praised for spotting animals and explaining the park.

“I spent an amazing 4 hours in Nairobi National Park with my excellent driver and guide Alex. He went beyond his duty to make the experience one of the most memorable in my life.”

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