Top Kenya How to Get Around in 2026

Depart Nairobi for Mt Longonot National Park and Hells Gate National park going through the Kikuyu lush green highlands and then on the eastern escarpment of the rift valley system.

Ideal for budget-minded travelers, this shared small-group excursion to Masaai Mara National Park provides an immersive safari experience at a reasonable cost. Get a chance to see “The Big Five,” including leopards, lions, elephants, and plenty of other animals during game drives. Sleep comfortably in tented accommodation just outside the park, with meals included. A visit to a Masaai village can be arranged on request.

Spend the day away from the busy streets of Nairobi and in the great outdoors during this private excursion. Visit Hell’s Gate National Park for a biking safari, take a hike through the gorges and caves, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on nearby Lake Naivasha (own expense). All national park fees and transportation are included for your convenience.

An attraction-packed overview for first-time visitors to the Kenyan capital, this private, full-day tour visits three museums—topped off by a stop at Bomas of Kenya. Learn about the country’s archaeological history at the National Museum, see a collection of artifacts and train models at the Railway Museum, and visit the former home of the writer known as Isaak Denison at the Karen Blixen Museum. Transportation and admission tickets are provided.

See herds of elephants at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro on a full-day tour from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. An early morning departure ensures you’ll reach Amboseli with time for morning and afternoon game drives, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebra, and more; exploring in an open-top safari vehicle means unobstructed views for observing and photographing Amboseli wildlife.

Escape the busy streets of Mombasa for a safari adventure in Tsavo East National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Kenya. This private, full-day package takes care of all the details, from round-trip transport, a tour of the park, plus lunch and bottled water. Keep your eyes peeled for herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes—all from your seat in a comfortable safari vehicle, with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing.

Maximize your chances of seeing lots of wildlife on a 2-day private safari to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or the airport early and take you to the reserve for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The following morning, you can take a hot-air balloon ride (weather permitting) followed by a morning game drive and lunch.

Snorkel Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve on a full-day cruise by traditional dhow sailboat, stopping to explore two vibrant snorkel sites on the park’s coral reef. Sailing from the mainland to the marine park is a peaceful, eco-friendly way to experience the protected area, and the cruise includes a Swahili seafood lunch and drinks on Wasini Island.

See the world’s only remaining white rhinos—only with endangered black rhinos and chimpanzees—during this private, full-day excursion to Ol Pejeta Conservancy from Nairobi. Travel comfortably from the capital with your own driver and guide, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel accommodation included. Enjoy a safari drive in a vehicle with a pop-up roof as you observe wildlife at their waterhole.

Descend into the Great Rift Valley on a full-day trip from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park, where you'll take a game drive to explore spectacular landscapes and wildlife. See the millions of flamingos that color Lake Nakuru a brilliant pink, watching for some of the 450 species of birds that have been spotted in the national park. The park's residents also include big cats, rhino, buffalo, and even the rare black-maned lion, with varied ecosystems that support wonderfully diverse wildlife.

Spend a day exploring Kenya’s capital city and some of its most popular attractions. First, visit Nairobi National Park, a unique preserve where big game graze just beyond the downtown skyscrapers. Then visit elephant and giraffe centers to learn about local conservation efforts. After lunch, choose between visiting either the Karen Blixen Museum (the Out of Africa house) or Bomas of Kenya, a tourist village that celebrates traditional Kenyan culture.

Explore four of Kenya’s most iconic natural parks during this week-long safari tour to the Maasai Mara, Nakuru and Naivasha lakes, and Amboseli. Get a chance to spot the Big Five—among multiple other wildlife species—during game drives in a popped-roof van. Enjoy a unique hybrid itinerary, blending group and private excursions. Airport transfers, park fees, accommodation, and meals are all included.

Visit East Africa’s largest black rhino reserve on a full-day tour from Nairobi to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Watch for wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives through a park that’s home to the world’s three remaining northern white rhino, and enjoy front-row views of a watering hole at a safari lodge. This full-day Ol Pejeta wildlife tour includes pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, game drives, and entrance fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Visit two of Kenya’s most stunning and celebrated nature reserves during this shared four-day excursion to Maasai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru. See where the great annual migration of wildebeests takes place and explore a protected colony of endangered white and black rhinos. All-inclusive tours include airport transfers, accommodation with meals, and multiple wildlife viewing game drives.

Experience the Maasai Mara National Reserve in just two days during this small-group overnight tour from Nairobi. Enjoy multiple game drives, with the chance to observe lions and other iconic wildlife species in their natural habitats. Sleep comfortably at a local campground, with overnight accommodation and full board included. Door-to-door transportation from your Nairobi hotel is also provided.

Venture away from the busy city of Mombasa and spend time observing local wildlife on this tour to the Watamu Marine Park. Join a small group and head to the coastal village where you spend can enjoy several water activities. Snorkel in the pristine waters with dolphins, take a canoe ride through the mangrove forest, and meet the locals of Sudi Island.

Explore Amboseli National Park on a 3-day safari from Nairobi that can be fully tailored to your preferences. Exclusive private safaris offer accommodations from a luxurious lodge to classic tents, or you can select a cost-effective shared option with a small group of travelers. Whatever you choose, enjoy daily game drives at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the chance to spot vast elephant herds, brilliant birds, and top predators.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of Kenya’s most popular destinations to observe wildlife, but it’s also home to the Masai tribal community. This small-group, three-day safari tour lets you combine wildlife-watching excursions through the protected park with visits to a local Masai village (at an additional cost). Game drives in a specialty vehicle with a pop-up roof are included, plus lodge or campsite accommodation and meals.

Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the largest black rhino conservancy in East Africa on a full-day tour from Nairobi that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an afternoon game drive through the Old Pejeta Conservancy. Learn about chimpanzee rescue and rehabilitation, spot Big Five game, then visit a replica of a traditional Kenyan homestead to learn about local culture.

Find vast herds of elephants at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro on a private 2-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, with daily game drives timed to spot wildlife when they’re most active. Since included accommodations options range from tents to a high-end safari lodge, the safari can be as rustic—or luxurious—as you want, and a range of pickup options tailor the safari to your travel plans.

Maximize your chances of seeing wildlife without having to go far from Nairobi with an overnight safari to Amboseli National Park. Perfect for visitors short on time, this private tour offers ample chances to see zebras, elephants, and other creatures in their natural habitat. Lodging, transportation with hotel pickup, and park entrance fees are included, so you can focus on the experience without planning hassles.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this in-depth, small-group safari excursion spans multiple days and several iconic wildlife reserves, including Masai Mara and Amboseli National Park. All expenses are included, leaving you free to relax and enjoy animal sights like lions, leopards, hippos, and rhinos. Cover some of East Africa’s most spectacular scenery, from the Great Rift Valley to soaring Mount Kilimanjaro. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Spot herds of elephants at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro on a 2-day Amboseli National Park safari from Nairobi. Travel from Nairobi is timed so you can enjoy evening and early-morning game drives when wildlife is most active, while spending the night at a luxurious safari camp within Amboseli National Park delivers a classic safari experience without sacrificing creature comforts.

See how many of the Big Five you can spot on this private safari just for you and your family/friends in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. All the logistics and activities (game drives) are organized for you, so you don’t need to worry about any of the details. Each day is different, with stops for views at the Great Rift Valley one day and lunch on the banks of the Mara River the next, plus plenty of game viewing.