Nairobi: Half-Day Safari Game Drive & City Skyline Views

See wild lions and rhinos near Nairobi’s city skyline with local guide

You’ll ride out from Nairobi into open savanna where lions, rhinos, and giraffes move against the city skyline. An expert local guide helps you spot wildlife on this half-day game drive (with free Wi-Fi onboard), before stopping at a Maasai Market café for fresh coffee or tea. It’s quick but leaves you with those wild moments stuck in your head long after you’re back.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 38 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Half-Day Tour of Nairobi National Park 06:00, 06:30 and 13:30 Guide in 5 languages Coffee break: the guide will make a stop at our designated coffee shop, where guests can buy coffee or tea. Customized safari van: the tour is run in an open-roofed safari vehicle, well suited for game viewing and photography. Free Wi-Fi: thanks to our complimentary Wi-Fi connection, you can stream live photos and videos while in the park. Pickup is included.

Half-day private tour by van 06:00 and 13:30 Guide in 5 languages Private tour: once you book, your group will not be combined with strangers. This tour is all about privacy. Coffee break: after the tour, our driver will stop at our designated coffee shop so clients can buy hot coffee. Open-roofed vehicle: a vehicle suited to game viewing and especially useful for spotting animals deep in the bush, driven by knowledgeable guides. Free Wi-Fi: throughout the tour, our complimentary Wi-Fi lets you send live photos and videos to friends back home. Pickup is included.

Open-sided jeep tour, special edition 06:00 and 13:30 Guide in 5 languages Professional guide at the wheel: enjoy a first-class tour with professional guides. They will collect you from your city hotel early in the morning, for the best service possible. Royal-class tour: this is a royal-class tour with specialized safari guides at the wheel. Duration: 4 hours, with 4 to 5 hours of game drives. Special breakfast: stop at the coffee lounge for a special breakfast. Fully open-sided jeep: a completely open-sided jeep for special game viewing while seated. It can go very deep into the bush and is ideal for game. Pickup is included.

Safari 4x4 jeep with breakfast 06:00, 06:30 and 13:30 Guide in 5 languages First-class service: clients are collected and taken to the tour by jeep or by transfer vehicle to the shared jeep. Hot breakfast: after the tour, enjoy a hot breakfast at the coffee lounge. 4x4 safari jeep: take game drives in a customized safari jeep. The shared jeep is suited to game drives and can reach deep into the bush. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Nairobi National Park game drive and market visit

• Early morning hotel pickup
• Briefing about the tour
• Drive through city lanes to park
• Game drive in open rooftop van
• Spot wildlife including Big Five
• Stop for photo opportunities
• Return to hotel or airport
• Visit Maasai Market collections Karen
• Purchase coffee and tea at lounge

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Nairobi locations, bottled water to keep you cool during the drive, free Wi-Fi onboard so you can share photos instantly, about four to five hours of guided game drives through Nairobi’s savanna landscapes with an expert local guide by your side, plus a relaxed stop at Maasai Market collections Karen where you can buy fresh coffee or tea before heading back or onto your next destination.

Times

• Every day 06:00 06:30 13:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 4 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (12 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Kenya Bush Expeditions Tour and Travel

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The experience

The first thing I noticed was the way the grass caught the early light: golden, but with that thin morning chill still hanging around. We’d barely left Nairobi’s traffic behind when our guide, Joseph, grinned and pointed out giraffes moving like shadows against the distant skyscrapers. It felt surreal, honestly. The city was right there, but suddenly we were bumping along dirt roads with buffalo staring back at us like we were the odd ones out.

I didn’t expect to see so many black rhinos. Joseph kept his voice low as he explained how rare they are now. He seemed genuinely proud every time we spotted one. There was this moment when a lioness crossed in front of our van (my camera hand shook a bit), and everyone just went quiet except for some birds chattering somewhere nearby. I tried to upload a photo right away because, yeah, free Wi-Fi in the van is a thing here: my friends back home didn’t believe me until I sent proof.

After hours weaving through open savanna and stopping whenever someone whispered “wait, what’s that?”, we ended up at this Maasai Market spot in Karen for coffee. The place smelled like roasted beans and new leather. I almost bought a carved wooden hippo but got distracted by tea samples instead. The whole day felt quick but kind of lingers: maybe it’s the contrast of wild animals with city buildings in the background. Or maybe it was just Joseph’s laugh when I tried to say “asante sana” and totally messed it up.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

How far is Nairobi National Park from central Nairobi?

The park is only a few kilometers from the city center and JKIA airport.

Is hotel pickup included in this half-day safari?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your tour.

How long does the game drive last?

The game drive lasts about 4 to 5 hours.

Will I see all of the Big Five on this tour?

You can see four of the Big Five: lion, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

Is there free Wi-Fi during the tour?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available onboard the tour vehicle.

Do I need my passport for this tour?

A valid passport is required on the day of travel.

Is there a stop for food or drinks?

You’ll stop at Maasai Market collections Karen for coffee or tea purchases.