Can you do a day safari from Nairobi?

You can explore the wonders of many of Kenya's safari parks on exhilarating day trips from Nairobi. From witnessing majestic elephants at Amboseli National Park to encountering the Big Five at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, each destination promises an unforgettable adventure.



Yes, Nairobi is uniquely positioned as the only major city in the world with a national park within its borders, making a day safari very easy. Nairobi National Park offers the chance to see lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras against a backdrop of city skyscrapers in just 4–6 hours. For a longer day trip, you can travel to Lake Nakuru National Park (famous for flamingos and rhinos) or Hell’s Gate National Park (where you can hike or bike among wildlife), both roughly 2.5 to 3 hours away. Another popular option is the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is a longer drive (about 3.5 to 4 hours) but offers a high chance of seeing the "Big Five" and visiting a chimpanzee sanctuary. Most tours depart at dawn to maximize wildlife sightings before returning to the city by evening.

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There are highly exclusive safaris costing more than $1,000 per person per night, easily arranged mid-range safaris costing from $300 to $600 per person per day. and budget adventures from just $125 per day. Kenya is the original home of the safari and offers something for everyone.

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Day safaris are conducted in open 4 x 4 safari vehicles. The day trip is an ideal tour as it provides a good overall experience at a relaxed pace. You will experience South Africa's natural beauty, capture boastful wildlife photographs and have amazing African wildlife encounters.

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A 1 Day Masai Mara National Reserve Safari is indeed short, but it can be done and you will get to see the Big 5.

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Absolutely! With Africa Kenya Safaris, you can embark on an incredible day trip from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where you have the chance to witness the illustrious Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos – all in one extraordinary safari adventure.

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Prices tend to be higher during the Peak season which is normally when the Great wildebeest migration happens as this attracts large numbers of visitors to Masai Mara making it more expensive to secure rooms due to the high demand. The Peak season runs from July to October.

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In terms of wildlife density, Masai Mara is better for game viewing. Although Serengeti boasts massive wildlife populations the wildlife is spread across a far larger area because the park is so much bigger than Masai Mara.

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By far the most popular mode of transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara is by road. The road is currently tarred all the way from Nairobi to Masai Mara ( Sekenani Gate ). The distance varies from 225 km ( 140 miles) to 275 kms ( 170 miles) depending on which gate or entry point of Masai Mara you want to access.

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The base average African safari cost is somewhere between $125 to $1,500 per person, per day or $625 to $7,500 per person for a 5-day safari.

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A typical day on an African safari usually consists of game viewing in scenic surroundings, in the company of knowledgeable guides and with delicious local meals served upon your return to the camp or lodge. Of course there are different 'typical days' depending where you're on safari.

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Assuming all Africa's National Parks are the Same In the latter you can even undertake walking safaris without a guide or ranger. Likewise, those planning to combine an African safari with trekking to see mountain gorillas are limited in the destinations they can see these gentle giants.

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For big-budget, luxury safari experiences, there really is no upper limit on what you can book in both countries. But it doesn't matter whether you are after a simple camping safari or a no expense spared luxury lodge holiday, you will pay more in Tanzania than Kenya.

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Today's safaris are designed with conservation in mind. Africa's wildlife and eco-system is very fragile and can only accommodate a certain number of visitors. To ensure that the balance is maintained the number of visitors have to be limited one way of doing that is by charging high prices.

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Kenya is a safari destination that offers incredible natural beauty, soul-stirring cultural encounters, sensational game viewing and, of course, the thrills and spills of the Wildebeest Migration. No wonder it's the birthplace of safari travel!

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It is very safe to travel to the Maasai Mara. The park is hours away from Kenya's urban regions, where safety is more of a concern, and is properly patrolled by well trained Park Rangers and animal Wardens. The Masai Mara is one of the safest parks in Kenya to visit for a safari, for the reasons listed below.

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Masai Mara Ecosystem has been classified among the 'Seven Wonders of the World” due to the spectacular great migration when over 1 million wildebeests and more than hundred thousands of zebras cross the Mara River coming from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in search of water and greener pastures.

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With nearly 200,000 visitors a year, vehicle pollution and erosion can be a problem. Another problem is created when tourists take pictures of the Masai without their permission, which invades their privacy and possibly annoys them. Few tourists stay with the tribe, so the Masai earn very little money from tourism.

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