Kenya Tours from Nairobi

What our customers ask about Kenya Tours from Nairobi

• What are the most popular wildlife viewing destinations accessible from Nairobi?

  Three main national parks draw visitors from Nairobi. The Maasai Mara National Reserve sits 5-6 hours away offering classic African savanna views. Amboseli National Park takes 4 hours to reach and Lake Nakuru National Park is a 3-hour drive from the capital. Each park provides opportunities to see the Big Five (lion leopard elephant rhino and buffalo). Accommodations range from the traditional Mara Sopa Lodge to the contemporary Amboseli Serena Lodge. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The game drives in our new land-cruiser Jeep were amazing we saw all the Big 5 wildlife in Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru."

• What is the typical first destination after departing Nairobi?

  Most safari itineraries begin at either the Masai Mara National Reserve or Amboseli National Park. The route to Masai Mara winds through the Great Rift Valley taking 5-6 hours while Amboseli requires a 4-hour drive. Properties like Sentrim Amboseli Lodge and Mara Sopa Lodge welcome guests for afternoon game drives upon arrival. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The drive from Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley was scenic and our first game drive that evening was incredible."

• What are the common pickup locations for tours starting in Nairobi?

  Tour operators collect guests from three key points in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport central hotels (including Tamarind Tree Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn) and select downtown meeting spots. Several companies like Masai Mara Camping Safari provide airport transfers at no extra cost while Perfect Wilderness Tours starts pickups at 6am. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Pickup from my hotel was prompt and the guide was already waiting in the lobby."

• What type of accommodation can I expect on the first night leaving Nairobi?

  Your first night's stay depends on the chosen safari package ranging from upscale tented camps to traditional lodge accommodations. Common options include Sentrim Amboseli Lodge with views of Kilimanjaro Mara Sopa Lodge in the reserve or Lake Nakuru Lodge by the famous lake. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The accommodation at Sentrim Amboseli was excellent with great views of Mount Kilimanjaro and comfortable tented rooms."

• How long is the drive from Nairobi to the first game viewing location?

  Drive times vary by destination. Lake Nakuru takes 3 hours Amboseli requires 4 hours and Masai Mara needs 5-6 hours on the road. Routes often include stops at scenic points along the Great Rift Valley. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The roads were bumpy but once you catch a glimpse of the stunning wildlife it is worth a bit of discomfort."

• What wildlife can I expect to see on the first day departing from Nairobi?

  Wildlife sightings vary by location. Amboseli offers views of elephants with Kilimanjaro as backdrop while Masai Mara presents chances to spot lions zebras and migrating wildebeest during afternoon drives. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Just hours after leaving Nairobi we saw herds of elephants and giraffes during our first game drive at Amboseli."