Departing Nairobi
1 Day Game Viewing In Nairobi National Park
Duration
1 Days
Safari Overview
Discover the wild heart of Kenya without leaving the city on a full-day game viewing adventure in Nairobi National Park. Just a short drive from the city center, this unique park offers a rare opportunity to see free-roaming lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more—set against the surprising backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline. Perfect for those with limited time or a layover in the capital, this day trip blends urban convenience with an authentic African safari experience. With expert guides and rich biodiversity, it’s a must-do for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Quick summary of the destination
- Nairobi National Park
Safari Plan
you will be picked from your hotel or airport for a Full-Day Game Viewing in Nairobi National. Your driver will take about 10 minutes to the park gate, upon arrival, check-in at the park headquarters for registration and then proceed for your game drive in the park.
Your game drive will take 4 hours and you will be able to spot some of Africa’s most iconic animals featuring four of African big 5 which are buffaloes, black rhinoceros, lions, leopards except for the elephant that is not in the park.
watch out to see some of the big cat predators like cheetahs, hyenas, lion or leopard though it might require sometimes a little patience to spot a leopard or cheetah, the other commonly seen large herbivores include Wildebeests, Grants’ zebras, eland amongst other grazers such as impalas, gazelles, warthogs, Maasai giraffes, baboons, Hippos, hartebeest, etc while enjoying the glorious stretch of savannah set against the backdrop of Nairobi’s glittering skyline. the park is home to ostriches, vultures, and features numerous avifauna species both permanent and migratory species.
Towards lunch you will come back and enjoy your lunch break at the lodging in the park, after lunch you will have two options of activities either to continue with a game drive searching and watching more animals or take a walk to visit the animal orphanage in the park to watch the injured and baby animals taken care of here which is an exciting experience. Later after this full-day of exploration and fun, you will be driven back to your hotel in Nairobi which will mark the end of your trip
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van
- Park entry fees
- Professional driver-guide
- Bottled water
Cost Excludes
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)
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Kenya Tourist Seasons
High Season (Peak)
Months : July to October
Mid-December to mid-January
Why it’s peak:
Great Migration in the Maasai Mara (July–October)
Dry weather = easier wildlife spotting
Shoulder Season (Mid)
Months: January to March
June
Characteristics:
Still dry, but slightly hotter
Fewer tourists than in high season
Wildlife still abundant
June sees parks start to dry up ahead of migration
Low Season (Green / Rainy Season)
Months: April to May (long rains)
November (short rains)
Characteristics:
Wet and muddy – some roads and parks become harder to access
Lush landscapes, but wildlife may be harder to spot
Fewer tourists = quieter parks