Nairobi Safari: Spot Big Five Near the City

Embark on a thrilling 6-hour private tour of Nairobi National Park or enjoy an evening game drive. Spot Kenya’s ‘Big Five’ without leaving the city and get a free company t-shirt!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nairobi National Park - Travelers will be picked up starting at 6:00 am for a drive to Nairobi National Park. Accompanied by an expert guide and a small group, explore the breathtaking landscapes of Nairobi National Park, where there is an opportunity to observe some of the country’s most iconic wildlife in their natural habitat. This tour takes…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Bottled water
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee-43 USD
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Optional Evening Game Drive
Additional Information

Take a game drive to Nairobi National Park and spot some of Kenya’s
Big Five without truly leaving Nairobi on this experience. Ideal for those short on time in Kenya, this budget-friendly, half-day safari trip takes place in Nairobi National Park, a reserve close to the city where you can see lions, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, and more in the wild. A…

Location
Nairobi National Park
Langata Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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3graciasc
Apr 6, 2025
Great experience - Nairobi national park was more amazing with perfect guide John. We enjoyed mostly sporting lion hunting buffalo with a great success. I will us them again at Masai Mara to witness animals imagination. I recommend them.
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Malickdabakh
Jan 27, 2025
Went on a five hours safari at the Nairobi National Park with Kelvin as the tour guide, he’s an excellent guy. - Absolutely great service, drive was on time and very friendly, he was not only driving but gave detailed explanations of the park’s history and animals. Lucky to have seen 98% of the animals.
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W387dfjessicar
Nov 2, 2024
Grateful experience at nairobi - We had a quick stopover at nairobi before we connect at train to mombasa and since we had time we contacted valley tour to advise how we can do,....after discussion we decided to do private trip at nairobi national Park, elephant suncary and giraffe centre. Peter Jane picked up at airport and we have a great moment to view many animals like lion, buffalo and many more. And after we had a quick stopover for lunch lunch before they dropped us at train station. We recommend them to anyone.
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Francismungai
Oct 2, 2024
truly is the only city with wild beast living right behind, - Nairobi National Park, located just a stone's throw away from Kenya's bustling capital city, offers a unique wildlife experience within close proximity to urban life. ##### Wildlife Viewing Despite its small size compared to other national parks in Kenya, Nairobi National Park is home to an impressive array of wildlife species. Visitors can spot iconic African animals such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and rhinos against the backdrop of Nairobi's skyline. ##### Scenic Beauty The park's diverse landscapes, ranging from open grasslands to acacia woodlands, provide a picturesque setting for wildlife viewing and photography. The sight of wildlife roaming freely with city skyscrapers in the background is truly enchanting. ##### Accessibility Nairobi National Park's proximity to the city center makes it easily accessible for both local and international visitors. Its location allows for a quick escape into nature without the need for long hours of travel. ##### Conservation Efforts The park plays a vital role in conservation efforts, particularly in protecting endangered species such as black rhinos and hirola antelopes. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving natural habitats amidst urban development. ##### Visitor Facilities The park offers various amenities for visitors, including picnic sites, campsites, and guided safari tours. The Nairobi Animal Orphanage within the park provides a unique opportunity to learn about wildlife rehabilitation efforts. In conclusion, Nairobi National Park stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of wildlife and urban life. It serves as a valuable asset not only for conservation purposes but also as a sanctuary for nature lovers seeking a safari experience within a metropolitan setting...... Cheers to Mr John he is very accommodating
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Rosezyw
Sep 26, 2024
Nairobi national park was more amazing with great views - We booked a private safari diu to limit time we had John was making sure avy minute was well spent..we enjoyed spotting 3 of Big five and more animals John was well experienced and educated regarding word life animals we would wish we had more days to due more trips with mr. John to different park but definitely I will use them again. I recommend to anyone within Nairobi. #johnguide..
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Daytrip02298004522
Sep 22, 2024
Jhon was a great driver - We had a blast, Saw a lot of wild animals. Our driver Jhon was plasent and kind. We will come again next year for sure! Thank you
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635eustacem
Sep 18, 2024
Memorable experiences - It's a very nice tour company with exiting and memorable experiences especially with the experienced friendly professional tourguides.
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Y5145kdjohnw
Jun 12, 2024
We had limit time but a lot of experience - John was a great guide was full of information of wild animals. We decided to do private safari due two limit Time we had in Nairobi before we catch up the flight, and it was a good decision because we didn't have march time. We had to sporting many animals at the park including lions, zebra, giraffe brack rhino. I recommend it for any one at a close Nairobi city. Thanks john for derived as you promised us before we book this safari.
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Z6622fqcharlesg
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing trip with john - We book a trip at last minute but they respond very quickly. John picked us and within 2 hours we spotted 3 of big five incud of more than ten lions, buffalo and brack rhino and many more animals. I recommend them highly.
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Jp_and_maria
Oct 1, 2024
If you want to visit the Nairobi park, find another company... - It was a horrible experience. It was supposed to be a 6-hour game drive but it took us 4 hours and a half, including only 2 hours in the park and the rest in a touristic shop (we didn't pay to go shopping and it was not in the description.....) and restaurant (we said we didn't want to eat and this was not even supposed to be part of the experience) and in transfers to and from the hotel. Contrary to the description, we were not given any t-shirts of the company. The price of the park - 43 dollars per person - is NOT included in the 110 dollars that you pay, which makes the thing the most expensive safari we have done in a month in Africa. Also, the guide John was 60% of the time on the phone - extremely annoying, 30% discussing with the trainee employee who was with us (kind of imposed on us... ) and 10% with us. His English was not great either. We felt cheated, it spoiled our experience in Kenya. We saw some animals but this didn't excuse the rest.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).