Nairobi National Park Private Day Tour: Explore Unique City-Based Wildlife Sanctuary

Embark on a private day tour of Nairobi National Park, the world’s only wildlife sanctuary located within a city. Discover over 80 species of mammals and a variety of bird species while enjoying game drives against the stunning backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nairobi National Park - After pick up from your hotel/airport you will depart to the Nairobi National park through the main gate for a 5 hour game drive. Your guide will be aiming to show you as much variety of animals as possible. If you’re lucky, you may spot the rhinos and lions getting ready for the day.
    You have chance to see 4 of the Big 5…
What's Included
  • Private transportation in 4×4 Jeep
  • Pick up and drop off within Nairobi
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover one of the world’s most distinctive National Parks, uniquely situated within a city. Experience over 80 species of mammals and a wide variety of bird species.
Enjoy game drives across a magnificent expanse of savannah, with Nairobi’s sparkling skyline as a backdrop. This park is home to four of the Big Five (excluding elephants). Wildlife…

Location
Jeevanjee Gardens
Monrovia Street
Meet at Jeevanjee Gardens, outside the Gate located on Monrovia Street. Not far from University of Nairobi.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Johnpe1908ea
Mar 20, 2026
Our 1 day exploring in Nairobi National Park was wonderful. - We took a day tour to Nairobi National Park with Nature Insight and it was a surprisingly refreshing experience. Just a short drive from the city, but once inside, it feels like a different world. Honestly we appreciate Nature Insight Safaris for giving their responsibility and hospitable service and it was a very authentic experience in our life.
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Rosariosf7977ur
Mar 9, 2026
Day of Wonder and Responsibility at Ol Pejeta Conservancy - My full-day trip correct to the Nature Insight Safaris to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy turned out to be much more emotional than I had expected. Our guide shared fascinating stories about the animals and conservation work happening here. The real highlight was a visit to the Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Interacting with the rescued chimpanzees, watching them pet each other and swing through the trees was both fascinating and touching. Their keepers shared stories about how these chimpanzees were rescued from the illegal trade and given a second chance at life.In the afternoon I visited the northern white rhino enclosure, a deeply moving experience knowing that there are only a few left in the earth. The entire tour combined education adventure and meaningful conservation insights. This wa‌‌‌s not just a wildlife tour.It felt like witnessing conservancy in action where each visit contributed to protecting animals and restoring hope for endangered species.
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Roemerk2026
Feb 28, 2026
An Unexpected Wildlife Adventure in Nairobi - My friend and I recently completed full day trip with Nature Insight Safaris to Nairobi National Park, and it was an incredible expertise to see wildlife so close to the capital city. The Nairobi skyline standing behind the roaming giraffes created a rare contrast that we will never forget. Within the first hour, we saw rhinos grazing peacefully and a group of lions resting under an acacia tree. The park felt surprisingly vast, and every turn revealed something new. Our guide sammi was insightful and incredibly patient, stopping frequently so we could take photos and enjoy the moment. The most enjoyable part was seeing a black rhino slowly cross the track right in front of our vehicle. For a short day trip, it was more exciting than we expected. It was very pleasant for us.
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Tayl0r14
Feb 10, 2026
Magical Time in Kenya - This trip exceeded all my expectations! The food was great, accommodations were safe and comfortable. Our tour guides were absolutely AMAZING, led by Sammi. I would do it again and again with this tour group!
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O6730phbrunod
Feb 9, 2026
Excellent short safari close to Nairobi made by a super professional person - Excellent tour made by Sami who is very professional, nice person, very enthusiast and with eyes that allowed us to see lions and approach them before all other cars. A perfect person for a perfect experience
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354emmanuelg
Jan 21, 2026
Exceptional nature and Human experience - It was more than a pleasure to be guided by Sammy. He is reliable.His suggestions as to the gate to be used, timing and order of visit led us to be extremely lucky. We were able to see all the kinds of big animals available in the national park. In addition we were able to share views about life and Sammy was both discrete and mindful. For the rest of the tour he made bright suggestions, showing he had perfectly understood our expectations and style. I strongly and warmly recommend !
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Lucyl494
Jan 12, 2026
Excellent, knowledge and experienced! - I have been using Nature Insight Safari for over five years and cannot recommend them highly enough. Sammy is an exceptional professional—friendly, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of tourism in Kenya. Over the years, he has organised several safaris for my family, all of which were seamless and memorable. Sammy goes above and beyond to personalise each experience. On one occasion, during a hike in the Aberdare Forest, he happily adjusted our plans so we could visit my parents in a nearby village. That level of care and flexibility truly sets him apart. He feels like family and even checks in regularly to ask how my parents are doing. My most recent trip was a half-day safari in Nairobi National Park combined with a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see the orphaned elephants. Sammy organised everything perfectly, saving me the hassle of dealing with the complicated ticketing systems at both locations. I would highly recommend Sammy and his team at Nature Insight Safari for their excellent communication, professionalism, reliability, and very competitively priced packages. An outstanding experience every time.
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N2374cfkatherinem
Jan 6, 2026
Go with Nature Insights! - Sammy was a great tour guide! He was helpful and funny and very knowledgeable. He definitely made the experience worthwhile and tried his hardest to find everything we wanted to see and we did. 11/10 recommendation!!
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Y0landajm
Dec 3, 2025
You MUST book a safari - My experience was phenomenal! Our guides ensured we had the BEST experience filled with as many animals as possible and taught us so much along the way! We were even able to watch the sunset while on safari! An moment that will last a lifetime. Thank you Sami
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Tanazc2021
Nov 2, 2025
Best Safari day ever! - My fiancée and I had the best day ever, I would pick this company for a safari 1,000 times over! Sammi made our trip one to remember and for that, we are more than grateful.
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From $193
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).