Daily departuresGame drives every day, Monday to Sunday.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi National Park tours and game drives
Daily game drives with hotel pickup. Private half-day $300 per group (your group only, park fees paid separately). Weekend Land Cruiser drive KSh 4,500 per person. Send the date and we confirm availability fast.
Private from $300 per group (your group only, park fees paid separately)Your own vehicle, driver-guide and hotel pickup. $75 each for four guests.
From KSh 4,500 per personWeekend Land Cruiser drive from Kencom. Weekday 3-in-1 tour from KSh 6,000.
Park fee paid to KWSNon-resident adult $80, citizen KSh 1,000. Pay on KWSPay.
Tours and prices
Six ways to see Nairobi National Park, the only national park inside a capital city. Some visitors know it as Langata National Park, after the Lang'ata Road main gate. Every tour is a guided game drive with a pop-up roof vehicle.
| Tour | When | Pickup | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day private game drive | Daily, 05:00 pickup, about 4 to 6 hours | Hotel pickup and drop-off included | $300 (about KSh 39,000) per group (your group only, park fees paid separately) | Half-day game drive |
| Full-day private safari | Daily, about 8 to 10 hours | Hotel pickup and drop-off included | $380 (about KSh 49,400) per group. Carnivore lunch $38 per person, optional | Full-day safari |
| Park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre | Monday to Friday | Included from Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD | Tour van: $75 non-resident KSh 6,000 resident Land Cruiser: $80 non-resident KSh 6,500 resident per person | Weekday 3-in-1 tour |
| Weekend Land Cruiser game drive | Saturday and Sunday | Meet at Kencom, or hotel pickup for KSh 1,500 per booking | $55 non-resident KSh 4,500 resident per person | Weekend game drive |
| Photography safari | Daily, half-day or full day | Hotel pickup included | Private rates: $300 half-day, $380 full day, per group | Photography safari |
| JKIA layover safari | Timed to your flights | JKIA arrivals, confirmed with your flight numbers | Private half-day rate, $300 per group (your group only, park fees paid separately) | Layover safari |
Land Cruiser seats and weekend departures are confirmed before your booking is final. Message us with the date first, then buy the park ticket. All tour prices.
Private tours: one price for your whole group
Private rates are per group, for your group only, with no other visitors in the vehicle. Park fees are paid separately by each guest. Children ride at no extra tour charge.
| Guests in your vehicle | Half-day private | Full-day private |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | $300 total, $300 each | $380 total, $380 each |
| 2 guests | $300 total, $150 each | $380 total, $190 each |
| 3 guests | $300 total, $100 each | $380 total, $127 each |
| 4 guests | $300 total, $75 each | $380 total, $95 each |
| 5 guests | $300 total, $60 each | $380 total, $76 each |
| 6 guests | $300 total, $50 each | $380 total, $63 each |
Plan your visit
Guides to the park and the city, written to help you get the most from your safari day.
Park guide
History, map, gates and the animals, all in one place.
Things to do in Nairobi
41 attractions and day trips to fill the rest of your stay.
Where to stay
Areas and hotels that suit a 05:00 safari pickup.
Layover and JKIA transfers
Turn a long layover into a game drive, with airport transfers sorted.
JKIA airport transfers
Animals
Lions, rhinos, giraffes and more, and where to look for them.
Park rules
What is allowed on a game drive, so there are no surprises.
Reviews
What visitors say about Nairobi National Park.
Wildlife you can look for
Lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard and cheetah share the park with Maasai giraffe, plains zebra, hippo and more than 400 bird species, often with the city skyline in the same frame. There are no wild elephants here; see orphaned elephants at Sheldrick on our weekday tour.
Animals in Nairobi National Park · What 100 visitors say about the park · Nairobi city walking tours
Safaris beyond Nairobi
Nairobi is the starting point for every big Kenya safari. We run private trips from your hotel to the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha and Tsavo, quoted for your dates. Compare them on Kenya safaris from Nairobi.
Park entry fees, paid to KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service charges each guest at the gate. Buy the ticket on KWSPay for the date of the drive and bring the passport or ID that matches the category.
| Visitor category | Daily access fee |
|---|---|
| East African citizen, adult | KSh 1,000 (about $8) |
| East African citizen, child or student | KSh 500 (about $4) |
| Kenya resident, adult | KSh 1,350 (about $10) |
| Kenya resident, child or student | KSh 675 (about $5) |
| African citizen, adult | $40 (KSh 5,200) |
| African citizen, child or student | $20 (KSh 2,600) |
| Non-resident, adult | $80 (KSh 10,400) |
| Non-resident, child or student | $40 (KSh 5,200) |
Two non-resident adults on a private half-day budget $300 for the tour plus $80 each to KWS. Two Kenyan citizens on the weekend drive pay KSh 4,500 each plus KSh 1,000 each. More on the safari charges page.
Quick answers before you book
| Question | Short answer | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| When is it open? | 06:00 to 18:00, every day | Opening hours |
| Which gate? | Main Gate from the city, East Gate from JKIA | Park gates |
| How much is entry? | Non-resident $80, resident KSh 1,350, citizen KSh 1,000 | Entry fees |
| How do I pay? | Online on KWSPay, M-Pesa or card | KWSPay guide |
| When should I go? | Any month, early morning | Best time to visit |
| What should I wear? | Neutral colours and a warm layer at dawn | What to wear |
| Giraffe Centre or Sheldrick too? | Giraffe Centre KSh 1,500, Sheldrick $20 for non-residents | Compare stops |
| Which tour is best for me? | Private half-day for most, weekend drive on a budget | Best tour for your trip |
| Self-drive or a tour? | A guide and a pop-up roof see far more | Alternatives compared |
| Safari Walk fees? | Non-resident $25, citizen KSh 300 | Safari Walk fees |
How booking works
- 1 Send the date, the group, the pickup and the tour on the form, WhatsApp or email.
- 2 We confirm availability and the tour price.
- 3 You buy the park ticket on KWSPay.
- 4 Pickup is at 05:00. The vehicle collects you, or you meet us at Kencom at 05:00 on weekends.
Questions people ask first
How much does a Nairobi National Park safari cost?
A private half-day game drive is 300 US dollars per group with hotel pickup, and a private full day is 380. Per person, the weekend Land Cruiser drive is KSh 4,500 for residents or 55 US dollars for non-residents, and the weekday park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre tour starts at KSh 6,000 or 75 US dollars. Park fees are paid separately.
Are park fees included?
No. Tour prices cover transport, the game drive and the guide. Each guest buys a Kenya Wildlife Service ticket on KWSPay: 80 US dollars for a non-resident adult, KSh 1,350 for a Kenya resident, KSh 1,000 for an East African citizen.
Where do you pick up?
Private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off. The weekday tour picks up in Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD. Weekend guests meet at Kencom or add hotel pickup for KSh 1,500 per booking.
What time does Nairobi National Park open?
The gates open at 06:00 and close at 18:00, every day.
Can I see elephants?
Not in the park. Nairobi National Park has lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, giraffe and zebra, but no wild elephants. See orphaned elephants at the Sheldrick nursery on our weekday tour.
First time in the park? Read what to expect on a first visit. Travelling with kids? See the family guide for safaris with children. Not sure whether to book a half or full day? Here is how long a Nairobi National Park safari takes.
Ready when you have a date
Send the form, or WhatsApp the same details. We confirm availability and the price.