Offering a fantastic introduction to Kenya, you can visit one of the world's most unique national parks on the following recommended Nairobi National Park Tours. The Nairobi National Park offers incredible scenery and fantastic tours. And you can be enjoying some the following tours just 45 minutes from the airport.
The first two lodges perched on the edge of the Nairobi National Park also offer day rates if you're just wanting to enjoy the delicious meals, service and excellent game drives into Nairobi National Park without staying the night. However, with some comfortable suites and different activities on offer, we recommend staying for at least 2 nights to make the most of your experience. The header image is from the Ololo Safari Lodge below.
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The Ololo Safari Lodge
Ololo is perched at the edge of Nairobi National Park itself. This means stunning views from the moment you arrive and while relaxation in between safaris.
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Once a historic Kenyan homestead, Ololo Lodge has been lovingly restored into an intimate Nairobi National Park-focused family-run retreat. Every stay feels personal, no matter your accommodation choice. This is whether you're unwinding in a tented cottage, a converted stable, or a room in the elegant main house. Each space blends heritage character with modern comfort, offering you a perfect balance of rustic warmth and refined indulgence.
And for your tour of the Nairobi National Park, your mornings begin with exciting game drives, where big cats prowl and zebra herds move in rhythm with the landscape. As the sun rises over the savanna, the city fades into the background, leaving only the untamed beauty of Kenya. Back at the lodge, meals are a celebration of fresh, homegrown flavors.
The ingredients are straight from Ololo's own 20-acre farm, and the journey from farm to plate is just a few steps. Beyond the wildlife, Ololo offers experiences that make your stay unforgettable.
And if you just want to enjoy the game drives, meals and service without spending the night, the day room at Ololo is 75% of the nightly rate. This includes an extra game drive, meals and drinks until departure, and airport transfers.- Nairobi National Park Tours
- Ololo Farm and Furniture Workshop
- Rejuvenating at Ololo Spa
- Discover David Sheldrick's Wildlife Trust: The Baby Elephant Orphanage
- Discover Karen: A Journey Through History
- Explore Kitengela Hot Glass
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4, 5 days+The Ololo Safari Lodge
Nairobi, KenyaThe Ololo Safari Lodge offers you a very comfortable base to experience the Nairobi National Park’s incredible wildlife and scenery. Upon arrival...
- Luxury, Close to Nairobi
From $ 660
/ person
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The Emakoko Tour
The Emakoko lies along the southern border of Nairobi National Park providing a fantastic base to explore. In under 45 minutes from your arrival in Nairobi, you can be enjoying the warm hospitality, delicious refreshments and stunning park views.
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To experience the Nairobi National Park, the lodge operates its own fleet of custom-built Toyota Land Cruisers, open-sided, kitted for photography, and driven by guides who know the terrain and wildlife with practiced precision. KPSGA-certified, sharp-eyed, and endlessly passionate, these are not drivers. They're interpreters of the land. They know where the lions den up when it rains. They know the black rhino trails by heart. They're storytellers, trackers and your hosts.
For the Nairobi National Park tours, your mornings start early. Your guide is cheerfully waiting. Hot coffee, a quick bite, and you're off. You'll start rolling through the golden grass just as the sun hits the horizon. And there's no one else around. Maybe a lion pride on the move. Maybe a herd of buffalo shifting in the mist.
This is Nairobi National Park like most travelers never see it: quiet, wild and cinematic.
Back at the lodge, your suite is waiting—one of only ten. Maybe you're up on the cliff, looking out across the gorge. Maybe you're tucked down by the river, close to the main lodge and the sounds of birdsong. Every room is different, but the feel is the same: polished wood, deep comfort, cool stone, warm linens, and a fireplace for some cozy evenings.
Need more space? The Private House is in a league of its own. Two bedrooms, private pool, your own game vehicle, total seclusion. Designed for families, perfect for couples who don't want to be found.- Game Drives
- Private Safaris
- Private Karen excursions (entrance fees payable direct) including:
- The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
- Giraffe Center
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Hiking
- Shopping
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The Giraffe Manor
There is nowhere else quite like Giraffe Manor. A stately 1930s-era residence tucked into the leafy Langata suburb of Nairobi, the manor's ivy-clad walls and elegant interiors evoke colonial-era romance, but its true signature? The giraffes themselves.
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And with the rise of social media, this is one of the world's most famous hotels. Because of this, it's recommended to book well over a year in advance.
Every morning and evening, the resident herd of endangered Rothschild's giraffes wanders freely across the grounds, often peering through windows and over breakfast tables in search of a handout. It's a surreal, joyous encounter—eye-to-eye with one of Africa's most iconic species, in a setting more reminiscent of a film set than a hotel.
The manor sits within 12 acres of private land surrounded by indigenous forest. There are only a handful of rooms, each distinct in style but united by warm hospitality, heritage design, and understated elegance. From deep soaking tubs to high ceilings and four-poster beds, it's comfort with character. Though the giraffes take center stage, Giraffe Manor is more than its famous residents.
Step next door to The Retreat for spa treatments, a dip in the pool, or quiet reflection in the gardens. Spend the afternoon at the nearby Giraffe Centre or head out into the city for visits to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or Karen Blixen's home. In addition to the giraffes, Game drives into Nairobi National Park are a highlight.
You can enjoy exclusive access to Giraffe Manor's private 4x4. And you'll be guided through a park where lion, rhino, and giraffe move against the silhouette of the city skyline.- Breakfast with giraffes
- Nairobi National Park game drives
- Spa treatments at The Retreat
- Visits to Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum
- Afternoon tea in the garden
- Horse riding and city excursions
- Shopping, galleries, and curated local experiences
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The Sun Safaris Nairobi National Park Tour
To focus on a full or half day experience of Nairobi National Park, you can head out with Sun Safaris.
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Just minutes from the heart of Kenya's capital, you'll find yourself in touch with nature to focus on lions stalking the plains, rhinos grazing in the distance, and giraffes silhouetted against Nairobi's skyline. This is not a watered-down version of safari.
Nairobi National Park, despite its proximity to the city, offers you a raw and rewarding wildlife experience. Herds of buffalo drift through the grasslands. Leopards move in the shadows. Over 400 bird species sweep the acacia canopy. And on a clear morning, the juxtaposition of nature and city, including giraffes moving with high-rises on the horizon, is unforgettable.
Sun Safaris makes it seamless. Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel is included. Your guide is experienced, English-speaking, and deeply familiar with the terrain.
The Land Cruiser is safari-ready. This is 4x4, has a pop-up roof, and is kitted for game viewing and comfort. Whether you've got a full day or just a few hours, the goal is the same: incredible wildlife sightings. This is for travelers with limited time but high expectations. A quick safari that doesn't cut corners.- Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel
- Game drives in 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Experienced, English-speaking guide
- Park entrance fees
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The Nairobi Tented Camp
Tucked beneath a canopy of indigenous forest in Karen, the Nairobi Tented Camp invites you to slow down.
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Here, the soundtrack isn't traffic of the city, It's birdsong at dawn, monkeys leaping overhead, and the crackle of a campfire as dusk settles in. This is a stay rooted in place.
The nine canvas tents are carefully spaced among the trees, offering privacy and immersion without excess. It's a wilder kind of comfort: solar-powered, en-suite, pared-back in all the right ways.
You'll wake to the morning light and sleep to the rustle of forest life. Evenings gather around the fire, weather permitting. Days unfold at your pace. Maybe coffee in the lounge tent, maybe a morning game drive into Nairobi National Park just 20 minutes away.
From the camp, it's an easy hop to the Giraffe Centre, the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, or a visit to Karen Blixen's former homestead.
You're close to everything, but it doesn't feel that way. The location is tranquil, green, and tucked just far enough from the city. It gives you the best of both worlds. Nature. Culture. Stillness. And space to breathe. It makes for a great introduction or relaxing end to your time in Kenya.- 9 en-suite forest tents with hot and cold running water
- 100% solar-powered camp
- Lounge and dining tents
- WiFi in common areas
- Nightly campfire (weather permitting)
- Just 35 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- 25 minutes from Wilson Airport
- Game drives in Nairobi National Park
- Daphne Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
- Giraffe Centre
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Kazuri Beads & Pottery Centre
- Maasai Market, House of Treasures
- The Hub Karen (shops, cafés, entertainment)
- Oloolua Nature Trail
- Hiking the Ngong Hills
Ash Card
Tour Advisor @TourTheTropicsAsh Card is a frequent visitor to the Tropics and has a passion for helping visitors get the best experiences from tropical locations. Ash is a contributor and tour advisor at TourTheTropics.com. Feel free to contact Ash for tour help in the tropics. When not helping tourists with tours and info, Ash can be found traveling, on wildlife tours or salsa dancing. Ash has completed a BSc in Biology, a Master’s degree in Zoology, and has undertaken a research scholarship at a world-class university on animal behavior. He has published scientific research in the Australian Journal of Zoology and the Journal of Behavioral Ecology. His goal is to help a global society live in balance with the natural world.
