Nairobi: National Park Half-Day Tour

Nairobi County, Kenya



Experience Kenya’s wildlife on a thrilling game drive in Nairobi National Park. Spot lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and more with a professional guide on this half-day safari adventure.

Highlights

  • Enjoy convenient hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
  • See lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many more animals
  • Capture stunning photos of animals with the city skyline as a backdrop
  • Learn about wildlife and conservation from a professional guide
  • If you’re lucky, you may even catch lions hunting in the cool morning hours

Description

Discover the wild heart of Kenya without leaving the city on this guided half-day safari to Nairobi National Park. Located just 10 km from downtown Nairobi, the park offers a truly unique experience, where modern skyscrapers rise in the background as lions and rhinos roam the plains.

After hotel pickup, enter the park in a comfortable safari vehicle with an open roof for perfect game-viewing and photography. Your experienced driver-guide will take you through the savannah and acacia bushland in search of the Big Four, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos (the elephant is absent here).

Spot herds of zebras, giraffes, gazelles, impalas, ostriches, and antelopes, and enjoy panoramic views with the Nairobi skyline in the distance. If you’re lucky, you may even catch lions hunting in the cool morning hours.

Your guide will share insights into animal behavior, park conservation, and local history throughout the drive. After the safari, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel or airport, just in time to continue your day.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Knowledgeable bird guide
  • 5-hour guided birdwatching experience

Excludes

  • Entrance fee to Nairobi National Park $80
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Entrance fees are paid online via the Kenya Wildlife Service eCitizen portal before entering the park
  • Morning game drives start at 6:00 AM (best for spotting animals)
  • Wear comfortable outdoor clothing, a hat, and sunscreen
  • Carry your passport or ID for park entry
  • Children under 3 years join free

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

You can see lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species native to Kenya.
The tour includes convenient hotel or airport pickup within Nairobi, Kenya.
The safari lasts approximately half a day, typically around 4 to 5 hours.
Yes, the tour offers excellent opportunities to capture wildlife with Nairobi's city skyline as a unique backdrop.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages interested in wildlife and nature.
All necessary park fees and permits are included in the booking, so no additional permits are needed.
Lions are most active during the cool morning hours, increasing your chances of witnessing a hunt early in the day.
The tour is led by a professional guide knowledgeable in Kenyan wildlife and conservation efforts.
Yes, convenient pickup and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport are included in the tour package.
Check the official Nairobi National Park website for up-to-date hours and seasonal information.

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 27.8M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again