All Nairobi National Park tours and 2026 prices
A Nairobi National Park tour is a guided game drive in a pop-up roof vehicle, about 10 km from the city centre in a park that Kenya Wildlife Service describes as the only national park within a capital city. Pick private for your own vehicle, or join a per-person departure. Private game drives depart daily. The weekday park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre tour runs Monday to Friday, and the weekend Land Cruiser drive runs Saturday and Sunday.
Before you choose a tour, read what 100 visitors say about Nairobi National Park: rhinos, lions, traffic, gates and the best time to go.
| 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 private 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 private 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 park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre 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 Land Cruiser 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 details |
| 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) | JKIA 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.
Which Nairobi National Park safari is right for me?
| You are | Book this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A first-time visitor | Private morning half-day | Cool hours, active animals, your own vehicle. $300 per group (your group only, park fees paid separately) |
| Travelling solo or on a budget | Weekend Land Cruiser drive | KSh 4,500 or $55 per person. See solo safari options |
| On a JKIA layover | JKIA layover safari | Timed to both flights through East Gate. Try the layover planner |
| A photographer | Photography safari | Longer stops, the roof open, Land Cruiser on request |
| A family | Private tour | Children ride at no extra tour charge |
| A group of 4 to 6 | One private vehicle | $50 to $75 each for a half-day |
| Short on time | Half-day | About 4 to 6 hours door to door |
| After more wildlife time | Full day | 8 to 10 hours, $380 per group |
| Want wildlife plus elephants and giraffes | Weekday park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre | Three stops, from $75 or KSh 6,000 per person |
More detail for each traveller type is on best Nairobi National Park tour for your trip. Weighing self-drive or a booking site? See tour alternatives compared.
Work out your exact total, park fees included, with the safari cost calculator. Staying longer in Nairobi? Pair the park with a guided Nairobi city walking tour.
Private or per person
Full comparison, with group-size break-even: private vs shared safari.
Private tours are priced per group, for your group only, with no other visitors. A half-day is $300 per group: split among 2 guests that is $150 each, among 4 it is $75 each. Park fees are paid separately. Per-person tours suit solo travellers, couples on a budget, and Kenyan residents paying in shillings.
| 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 |
What a normal drive covers
From the Main Gate on Lang'ata Road the guide usually passes the Ivory Burning Site, then works the open grass, the dams and the southern plains. Hippo Pools, on the Athi and Mbagathi side, is the one place you can leave the vehicle on a short ranger-escorted trail. You are looking for lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo and zebra, often with the city skyline behind them.
What every tour includes, and what you pay separately
| Included | Paid separately |
|---|---|
| Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof | Your Kenya Wildlife Service park ticket |
| English-speaking driver-guide | Sheldrick, Giraffe Centre and Safari Walk fees |
| The game drive inside the park | Lunch, unless you add the Carnivore lunch on a full day |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off on private and weekday tours | Tips, which are optional |
How to book a Nairobi National Park tour in 4 steps
- Send the date, number of guests and pickup on WhatsApp (+254 725 431 452) or email bookings@nairobinationalparktours.co.ke.
- We confirm availability, the tour price and the park fees to budget.
- Each guest buys a Kenya Wildlife Service ticket for the date on KWSPay. Fees are on the safari charges page.
- Be ready for pickup. Gates open at 06:00 and close at 18:00 (opening hours).
Not sure which drive? Read private vs shared safari or the best Nairobi National Park tour for your trip.
Quick answers
Which Nairobi National Park tour should I book?
For a first visit, the half-day private game drive. It is 300 US dollars per group with hotel pickup. On a budget, join the weekend Land Cruiser drive at KSh 4,500 per person. For the park plus orphaned elephants and giraffes in one day, take the weekday 3-in-1 tour.
Are park fees included in the tour price?
No. Tour prices cover transport, the game drive and the guide. Each guest buys a Kenya Wildlife Service ticket on KWSPay. A non-resident adult pays 80 US dollars. A Kenyan citizen adult pays KSh 1,000.
Do you run tours every day?
Private game drives depart daily, Monday to Sunday. The weekday park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre tour runs Monday to Friday. The weekend Land Cruiser drive runs Saturday and Sunday, and seats are confirmed before booking.
How much does a Nairobi National Park tour cost?
A private half-day is $300 per group (your group only, park fees paid separately) and a private full day $380 per group, with hotel pickup. Per person, the weekend Land Cruiser drive is KSh 4,500 resident or $55 non-resident, and the weekday park, Sheldrick and Giraffe Centre tour starts at $75 or KSh 6,000. Park fees are extra.
Private or per person: which is cheaper for my group?
A private half-day is $300 per group, your group only, with no sharing. Split among 2 guests that is $150 each, among 4 it is $75 each. Park fees are paid separately. Solo travellers usually pay less on the weekend drive at $55 or KSh 4,500 per person.
What does the tour include?
Transport in a pop-up roof vehicle, an English-speaking driver-guide and the game drive. Hotel pickup is included on private and weekday tours. The KWS park ticket, attraction fees, lunch and tips are paid separately.
Where do you pick up?
Private tours collect from your Nairobi hotel or residence. The weekday tour picks up from Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD. The weekend drive meets at Kencom, or adds hotel pickup for KSh 1,500 per booking.
Can I see elephants on a Nairobi National Park tour?
There are no wild elephants in Nairobi National Park. To see elephants, take the weekday tour, which visits the orphaned elephants at the Sheldrick nursery.
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.
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