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Nairobi Safaris & Tours — Where a City Meets the Wild
Nairobi is the only capital city on Earth with a national park inside its boundaries — a genuinely wild ecosystem of rhino, lion, buffalo and giraffe just ~7 km from downtown. Safari Capital runs private, guided game drives, wildlife encounters, city tours, day trips and multi-day safaris across Kenya, all starting from the city that made the safari famous.
Free quote & itinerary within ~24 hours · reserve with a deposit · enquire at safaricapital.org/contact.
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Key takeaways
- The only capital city with a national park inside it — real wildlife, minutes from downtown.
- Private, guided tours from a half-day drive (US$139pp) to the full Maasai Mara.
- Wildlife, city, culture, day trips, multi-day safaris and itineraries — all from Nairobi.
- Park entry, admissions and transfers included; airport pickup for layovers.
- Free quote & itinerary within about 24 hours.
Why Nairobi is the safari capital of the world
Nairobi is the only capital city in the world with a national park inside its boundaries. Nairobi National Park, gazetted in 1946, holds free-ranging rhino, lion, buffalo and giraffe against the city skyline — so you can go on a genuine safari without leaving the capital.
That single fact shapes everything we do. The park on the city’s doorstep is one of Africa’s best places to see wild rhino, and it makes Nairobi the perfect launchpad for Kenya’s greater parks — the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and beyond. Whether you have three hours between flights or three weeks, the safari starts here.
New to Nairobi? Start with the Nairobi National Park safari, see what animals you’ll see, or jump to a one-, two- or three-day plan.
Our most popular Nairobi tours
Private, guided and all-inclusive — from a half-day game drive to Kenya’s greatest safari. Prices are per person and fall as your group grows.
🦁 Nairobi National Park Safari
A private game drive among wild rhino, buffalo and lion, minutes from the city.
View tour & book → from $219pp✨ Park + Sheldrick + Giraffe
The signature morning: game drive, orphan elephants and giraffe feeding.
View tour & book → from $79pp🐘 Sheldrick + Giraffe Centre
Guaranteed elephant and giraffe encounters — no early start, no park fee.
View tour & book → from $69pp🏙️ Nairobi Half-Day City Tour
Museum, KICC skyline, CBD and the August 7th memorial with an expert guide.
View tour & book → from $585pp🐘 Amboseli Safari (2 days)
Big elephant herds beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro, an easy drive south.
View tour & book → from $795pp🦁 Maasai Mara Safari (3 days)
The Big Five, the world’s densest big cats and the Great Migration.
View tour & book →Find your Nairobi tour by category
Everything we offer, organised into six silos — from wildlife encounters to multi-day safaris.
How much time do you have?
From a few hours on a layover to a three-day Rift Valley or Mara adventure — pick your window and we’ll build the perfect plan.
What you’ll actually see on a Nairobi safari
Nairobi National Park has four of the Big Five — rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard — plus cheetah, giraffe, zebra, hippo and 400+ bird species. The only Big Five member missing is the elephant, which you meet at the Sheldrick orphanage instead.
Rhino is the signature sighting and Nairobi is one of Kenya’s most reliable places to see them. Add the guaranteed orphan elephants at Sheldrick and giraffe feeding at the Giraffe Centre, and you tick off an extraordinary amount of wildlife in a single morning. Full detail on animals in Nairobi National Park.
Where a Nairobi safari can take you
The city is the gateway — beyond the park lie the Rift Valley lakes, Amboseli’s elephants and the Maasai Mara’s big cats.
| Destination | Distance / access | Famous for | Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi National Park | ~7 km | Rhino, lion, city backdrop | Half or full day |
| Lake Nakuru | ~160 km / ~3 hrs | Flamingos & rhino | Day trip |
| Naivasha & Hell’s Gate | ~90 km / ~2 hrs | Hippos, walking safari | Day trip |
| Amboseli | ~240 km / ~4 hrs or fly | Elephants & Kilimanjaro | 2-day safari |
| Maasai Mara | ~270 km / ~5–6 hrs or fly | Big cats & the Migration | 3-day safari |
See all options on the day trips and safaris from Nairobi hubs.
How it works
Booking a private Nairobi safari is simple: tell us your dates, get a fixed all-inclusive quote, confirm with a deposit, and we handle the rest.
1 · Enquire
Email your dates, group size and interests to tours@safaricapital.org or via safaricapital.org/contact.
2 · Get your quote
We reply with a fixed, all-inclusive price and a suggested itinerary, usually within 24 hours.
3 · Confirm
A deposit secures your date, guide and vehicle; the balance is paid on the day.
4 · Safari
We handle park entry, admissions and door-to-door transfers — you enjoy the wildlife.
Why book with Safari Capital
Local specialists, private tours, expert guides and honest all-inclusive pricing — the things that make a safari day smooth and memorable.
| What you get | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Private tours | Your own vehicle, guide and pace — never a crowded minibus |
| Expert local guides | Insider knowledge of where the wildlife is right now |
| All-inclusive pricing | Park entry and admissions built in — no gate surprises |
| Door-to-door transfers | Hotel and airport pickup included, ideal for layovers |
| Tailor-made trips | Every itinerary shaped around your dates and interests |
| Fast, honest replies | A real quote and itinerary, usually within 24 hours |
More about us on the About Safari Capital page.
Ready to safari from the world’s wildest capital?
Tell us your dates and group size and we’ll send a free, all-inclusive quote and itinerary — usually within about 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
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Nairobi is the safari capital of the world.
The only capital with a national park inside it — and your gateway to the Mara, Amboseli and beyond. Send your dates and group for a free, tailored quote.
Sources & last updated. Updated July 2026
Nairobi National Park (gazetted 1946; ~7 km from the CBD; four of the Big Five; 400+ bird species) and entry fees per the Kenya Wildlife Service. Nairobi is widely recognised as the only capital city with a national park within its boundaries. Prices are SafariCapital indicative 2026 rates in USD, confirmed on enquiry; park and attraction fees are set by the relevant authorities and included in quoted prices.