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The 15 Best Safaris in Kenya

416 tours  ·  from $40

Everything with a game drive attached, in one list. The 15 below run from a half day in Nairobi National Park to a week across the Rift Valley, priced per person, with the length and the departure point on every one.

Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park - What the open-roof van is really like
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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

1.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

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

Start early from your Nairobi hotel for four to five hours in Nairobi National Park, riding in an open-roof van with up to 15 people. Guides such as Edwin, David, Joseph, Peter, and Lawrence have earned praise for spotting wildlife. Park entry costs extra, and airport drop-off is available.

“The safari experience itself was wonderful, but the advertisement lacked transparency. When purchasing a package labeled “National Safari Park,” I reasonably expected that key costs would be clearly disclosed. Instead, the price only covered transportation, and the $44 Read more”

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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari - Nairobi pickup and the long road west
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From Nairobi: 3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

2.3 Days, 2 Nights Maasai Mara Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 394 reviews · 3 days · from $199

Join a small group of 7 to 8 people for three days in the Maasai Mara, traveling from Nairobi in a pop-up-roof Land Cruiser. Expect sunset and full-day game drives, self-contained tent camping, picnic lunch, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides such as Sammy, Castro, and Paul are known for sharp animal spotting.

“Safari was an unforgettable and awesome experience! We saw so many animals: lions, cheetah, leopard, hippos, giraffes etc. We never would have expected to see so much diversity. Tent acommodation was authentic and nice, lots of cute monkeys in the area. Electrity was down sometimes but its understandable. They had a back up generator in the mornings and evenings. Guide was a great driver. Although it would have been nice to hear more about the animals and local ecosystem. The separate option to visit the Maasai village was an unique experience but very touristey and maybe a bit staged. A big recommendation for the safari tour itself but perhaps consider…”

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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup - Morning or later in the day?
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Half-Day Nairobi National Park Safari from Nairobi with Free Pickup

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

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

Join a small group for a half-day Nairobi National Park safari in an open-roof 4x4 van. Guides such as Joel, Martin, Wilson, Watson, and James lead the search for lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs just 7 kilometers from central Nairobi. Park entry costs extra.

“It's great and worthy trip in sense of transit time utilization, in a less than 6 hours someone can enjoy and feel the beautiful nature of NAIROBI and National park.”

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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari - Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley
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5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

4.5 Days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Naivasha Budget Joining Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $810Top rated

Travel from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, and Hell’s Gate. Expect game drives, rhinos, flamingos, hippos, hot springs, and optional village, boat, walking, and cycling visits. Groups are limited to seven, with guides such as Francis, Joseph, Dennis, and Evans assigned by availability.

“An unforgettable safari experience! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our guide, Francis, was outstanding — knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five Read more”

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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi - The camp: simple, clean, and prepared for limited power
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3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

5.3 Days Gamedrive Safari In Masai Mara From Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $555

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara with a small group of up to eight, stopping at the Great Rift Valley and Narok. Guide Kevin is praised for his energy, while Khalifa is known for sharp driving and locating wildlife. Expect three game-drive periods, two camp nights, and full meals.

“The right amount of safari time. The camp grounds are clean with good food quality (no wifi, specific hours for electricity, 24/7 hot water, and very very friendly staff). Our guide [Kevin] was smart, professional, easy-going, and really energetic about us having a good time.”

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From Nairobi: 3 - Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD - From Nairobi to the Mara through the Great Rift Valley
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From Nairobi: 3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

6.3 – Days Maasai Mara Group Safari by 4WD

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 3 days · from $240

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a 4WD Landcruiser with an open roof, two nights at a budget camp, and two game drives. Guides such as Paul, James, Richard, and Benjamin have earned praise for safe driving and sharp animal spotting. Add a Maasai village visit if you want a cultural stop.

“Excellent. Great value for money. Saw so many animals. It was a great experience. Wilson was a fantastic driver and guide.”

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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi - Two nights in a tent, with more comfort than the word suggests
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3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

7.3 Days Maasai Mara Guided Safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $196

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a vehicle shared by up to seven people. Expect a Rift Valley stop, sunset and full-day game drives, ensuite tent lodging, meals, and an optional Maasai village visit. Guides such as Joshua, Robert, Samuel, and Ambrose have earned strong praise.

“We arrived at the park at around 5pm on the first day, and the driver said it would be closing soon, and the first day's itinerary was rescheduled to the third day. But on the third day, I just walked through the park, which took about 40 minutes, but I paid $100 for these 40 minutes, and there were not many animals. Chatting with members of the group, everyone said that the $100 spent on this day was completely unnecessary.”

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3 Day Masai Mara Safari - Day 2: Twelve hours in search of the Big Five
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3 Day Masai Mara Safari

8.3 Day Masai Mara Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $929

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver-guide Simon Peter or another experienced guide. See the Great Rift Valley, search for lions and the Big Five, stay two nights at Mara Simba Lodge, and return to Nairobi or the airport.

“Wow! The excursion was spectacular! Looking for and finding so many animals was thrilling! Our driver and guide, Simon Peter, was outstanding! He was sooo knowledgeable, pleasant and fun! Our safari vehicle was comfortable and enjoyableRead more”

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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep - The first Maasai Mara game drive at 4 pm
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3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

9.3 days group joining safari to Maasai Mara with a Land Cruiser Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $221

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared Land Cruiser with an experienced driver-guide such as Sammy, Albert, or Ronaldo. Expect Rift Valley views, afternoon and full-day game drives, tented accommodation, meals, and an optional Maasai village visit. Park fees are extra.

“It was amazing, our guide Sammy (or Charo) was very accommodating, experienced and had a wealth of knowledge. He went out of his way to make sure we get the best experience possible. The Jambo mara lodged was very nice and i got a glads cottage with a wonderful view.”

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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru’s rhinos and birdlife
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4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

10.4 Days Safari Lake Nakuru NP Naivasha and Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · from $1,961

Travel privately from Nairobi in a pop-up-roof safari vehicle to Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara. Expect scenic Rift Valley stops, a boat ride with hippos and birds, walking among giraffes, rhino sightings, and long game drives with guides such as David, George, Peter, or Mussa.

“Had an amazing trip with Mussa visiting a combination of lakes Nakuru, naivasha and Masai Mara park . We truly enjoyed watching the rhinos in Nakuru and the lions, cheetahs and elephants in Masai Park and Mussa presence made the intensiRead more”

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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi - The first afternoon inside Maasai Mara
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3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

11.3 days masai mara safari from Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $600

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a pop-top safari van, stop in Narok, and enjoy afternoon and full-day game drives with a professional guide. Two nights of full-board tented camping, mineral water, and hotel transfers are included. Maasai village visits and balloon flights cost extra.

“We throughly enjoyed our visit and our guide Edwin was friendly, knowledgeable and done his utmost for us to see the Big5 and beyond 😊 The Basic Camp we chose was clean but unfortunately we couldn’t stay as it didn’t provide WiFi. We found this disappointing, as mosRead more”

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From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari - Early pickup and the road from the coast
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From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

12.From Mombasa/Mtwapa/Diani/Tiwi: Tsavo East Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 10 hours · from $200

Spend a long day exploring Tsavo East with an English-speaking guide, game drives, red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Pickup is available from Mombasa, Shanzu, Mtwapa, Diani Beach, and Tiwi. Expect a 3 to 3.5-hour drive each way, shared transport, lunch, and extra park fees.

“We was very lucky. We saw so many elephants, zebras but only one lion and so much more. Our guide knew so many things about all the animals and saw them from far away. Definitely recommend :) we loved it”

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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 - Daily Departures - Day 2: Eight hours inside the reserve
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3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

13.3 Day Masai Mara Budget Joining Safari on 4×4 – Daily Departures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $533

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara in a shared 4x4 capped at 15 people. Guide-drivers such as Dickson, Solomon, Evans, and Wilson have earned strong praise for wildlife spotting. Expect two nights in a self-contained budget tent, three meals daily, and evening game drives.

“We had wonderful experiences our guide cum driver Mr Richard was helping nature & he knows all the in & out of masaai.”

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Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour - Your first afternoon in Maasai Mara
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Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

14.Masai Mara 3 Day Safari | Private 4WD Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $2,120

You’ll leave Nairobi at 7:00 am in a private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking driver-guide, stop at the Great Rift Valley, and spend two nights near the Masai Mara. Expect game drives, Big Five sightings, migration-season wildlife, included meals, and an optional Maasai cultural visit.

“At US$1,000 per person, this tour offered by Natural World Kenya, was the most expensive of all Masai Mara tours listed on Viator. Still, I booked it because I wanted to stay at the high-quality accommodation that they advertised. They were sRead more”

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4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group - Day one: Nairobi to the Masai Mara
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4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group

15.4 Days Safari Adventure Masai Mara and Nakuru Park Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $806

Travel from Nairobi to the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru in a group of up to 14. Expect Rift Valley views, game drives, a Mara River visit, flamingos, rhinos, and three nights of lodging. Guide assignments vary, with past guides including Yasin, David, Jack, Francis, and Dennis.

“We did a 5 days tour with axis africa visiting masai mara, lake naivasha and lake nakuru.”

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