Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari with Big Five Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a game drive in Nairobi National Park just 7 km from the city centre
• 02 See 4 of the Big 5 against the backdrop of Nairobi's tall buildings
• 03 Look for rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, lion, and antelopes on the open plains
• 04 Spot over 300 bird species, including the Secretary bird and crowned cranes

Visit Nairobi National Park, just 15 minutes from the city centre, on a half-day safari in Kenya's first national park. Within its 117 square kilometres, this unique wildlife sanctuary protects free-ranging animals against the backdrop of Nairobi's skyline. Look out for 4 of the Big 5 except the elephant, along with over 80 species of mammals and more bird species than can be found in the British Isles.

This tour takes you to the unique wildlife sanctuary of Nairobi National Park, only 7 km from Nairobi's bustling city centre, where you can see 4 of the Big 5, except the elephant, against the backdrop of the city's tall buildings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Nairobi National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Game Drive in Nairobi National Park

• After pickup from your hotel or airport, depart for Nairobi National Park through the main gate for a three-hour game drive. Your guide will aim to show you as much variety of animals as possible. If you're lucky, you may spot rhinos and lions getting ready for the day.
• After the game drive, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport.
• This tour takes you to the unique wildlife sanctuary of Nairobi National Park, only 7 km from Nairobi's bustling city centre, where you can see 4 of the Big 5, except the elephant, against the backdrop of the city's tall buildings. Kenya's first-ever national park is a unique and unspoilt wildlife haven within sight of the city skyline. Rhino, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, lion, and plenty of antelopes and gazelles can be seen roaming in this open plains country, with a section of highland forest as well as stretches of broken bush country, deep rocky valleys, and gorges with scrub and long grass. Ornithologists can also catch sight of over 300 bird species, including the Secretary bird, crowned cranes, vultures, peckers, and many more.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional driver/guide
• Hotel/airport pickup
• Local guide
• Nairobi National Park fees
• Transport in a customized safari van

What's Not Included

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities
• Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
• Airport pickups and hotels that aren't in the city centre or Westlands are available at an extra cost.

What to bring

• Camera

Know before you go

• This is a half-day tour to Nairobi National Park.
• The tour can start early in the morning with pickup at 6:00 am or in the afternoon with pickup at 1:00 pm.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off for hotels that aren't in the city centre or Westlands are available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

City Market, Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.