Distance from Nairobi: 10 km (inside the city boundary)
Type: Half- or Full-Day Safari
Wildlife: Lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, over 400 bird species
Why Go: It’s the only national park located within a capital city. Quick, convenient, and great for short stays.
Tour Options:

• Morning or afternoon game drives

• Combo tours with David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre

Distance from Nairobi: ~270 km (5–6 hrs drive or 1 hr flight)
Type: 2–5 Day Safari
Wildlife: Big Five, cheetahs, wildebeests (Great Migration from July to October)
Why Go: Arguably Kenya’s best park, known for big cats and vast savannahs
Tour Options:

• Budget camping to luxury lodges

• Balloon safaris and cultural visits to Maasai villages

Distance from Nairobi: ~230 km (4 hrs drive)
Type: 2–3 Day Safari
Wildlife: Large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, wildebeests, birds
Why Go: Iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and up-close encounters with elephants
Tour Options:

• Photography tours

• Community and cultural add-ons

Distance from Nairobi: ~160 km (2.5–3 hrs drive)
Type: 1–2 Day Safari
Wildlife: Flamingos, rhinos (black and white), lions, leopards, giraffes
Why Go: A birdwatcher’s paradise and one of the best places to spot rhinos
Tour Options:

• Combine with Lake Naivasha for a scenic overnight trip

Distance from Nairobi: ~100 km (2 hrs drive)
Type: Day Trip or Overnight
Wildlife: Hippos, zebras, giraffes, antelope, baboons, birds
Why Go: Boat safaris and walking/biking safaris in Hell’s Gate (where Lion King landscapes were inspired)
Tour Options:

• Boat ride on Lake Naivasha

• Hiking or cycling at Hell’s Gate