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Half-Day Nairobi National Park private tour

Half-Day Nairobi National Park Private Tour

The Closest Safari Experience to Nairobi: Half day nairobi National Park Tour

Experience Kenya’s Wildlife – Just Minutes from Nairobi City

Imagine seeing lions, rhinos, giraffes, and zebras against the skyline of Nairobi’s skyscrapers. With our Half Day Nairobi National Park Tour, you don’t need to leave the city to experience a true African safari. Perfect for travelers with limited time, a layover, or those seeking a private Nairobi safari tour, this adventure is the easiest way to taste the wild.

Pick-up available from your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta Airport, or Wilson Airport – making this an ideal Nairobi layover safari.

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Itinerary – Half Day Nairobi National Park Safari

We offer both morning Nairobi safaris (6:00 am – 11:00 am) and afternoon Nairobi safaris (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm).

Morning Safari (Best for Big Cats)

  • 6:00 am – Hotel / Airport pick-up by your professional guide.

  • 6:30 am – Enter Nairobi National Park as the sun rises. This is the best time to see predators like lions and cheetahs before the day heats up.

  • 7:00 am – 10:30 am – Game drive across golden savannahs and riverine forest. Expect sightings of buffalo, giraffe, rhino, zebra, ostrich, and possibly leopard.

  • 11:00 am – Drop-off back at your hotel or airport.

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Afternoon Safari (Best for Rhinos & Sunsets)

  • 2:00 pm – Pick-up from your hotel or airport.

  • 2:30 pm – 5:45 pm – Explore the park at a relaxed pace. Great chance to see black and white rhinos near the waterholes, herds of grazers, and brilliant birdlife.

  • 6:00 pm – Drop-off. Perfect for those with evening flights or free afternoons.

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Best Time to Visit Nairobi National Park

Dry Season (June – October): Best wildlife spotting, fewer mosquitoes.
Wet Season (November – May): Lush scenery, baby animals, fewer tourists.
Best Safari Time: 6 AM – 10 AM for peak wildlife activity.

 

What You’ll See on a Nairobi National Park Half Day Safari

  • Lions stalking across open plains

  • Endangered rhinos in one of the best-protected sanctuaries in East Africa

  • Towering giraffes, grazing zebras, and playful gazelles

  • Hippos & crocodiles along the Athi River

  • Over 400 species of birds – perfect for birdwatchers

Unlike any other park in the world, Nairobi National Park offers wildlife encounters right next to a capital city.

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Why Book With Annest Kenya Safaris?

  • Private Safari Vehicle – No sharing, tailored pace.

  • Expert Local Guides – Decades of Nairobi safari experience.

  • Flexible Departures – Perfect for layovers, morning/afternoon schedules.

  • Trusted by Families, Couples, & Solo Travelers – With 5-star guest reviews.

  • Discount if you use our Tour van. 

Our Nairobi National Park half day safari is designed to maximize your short time in Kenya while delivering unforgettable wildlife moments.

Who is Half-Day Nairobi National Park Tour Tour Perfect For

  • Layover travelers with 6+ hours in Nairobi

  • Families with young children

  • Business travelers with a tight schedule

  • Visitors on a budget or short trip

  • Travel photographers looking for skyline + safari combos

Tour Pricing – Nairobi National Park half day tour

 

PersonsSafari Van (Per Person)4×4 Land Cruiser (Per Person)
1 persons$190$210
2 persons$125$145
3 persons$110$120
4 persons$100$110
Children below 3 Years
Children between 3-12 Years
Children above 12 years and below 18 years

FREE

75% of adult rate
$25 Discount

FREE

75% of adult rate
$25 Discount

What’s Included on Half-Day Nairobi National Park Tour

Tour Price Includes

 

Pick up / drop off at your Nairobi hotel/or Airport

Transport in pop-up top 4×4 Jeep or discounted tour van

Services of English /other language speaking driver guide

Game viewing drives

Park entry permits

Bottled drinking water

Not Included

Items and Services of a personal nature, Tips & Gratuities.

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Optional Add-Ons (Ask When Booking)

Book Your Half-Day Nairobi Safari Today!

Don’t miss the chance to experience Africa’s Big Cats and Rhinos just minutes from your hotel.

Half-Day Nairobi National Park TourFAQs

A typical tour lasts 4–5 hours, either in the morning or afternoon.

 

The morning Nairobi safari (starting 6:00 am) is best for lions and predators. The afternoon Nairobi safari is better for rhinos, grazers, and sunsets.

 

Yes! If you have at least 6–7 hours between flights, we’ll pick you up at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, take you on a private safari, and return you in time for your connection.

 

 

Expect lions, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species. Cheetah and leopard are also possible with a bit of luck.

 

 

Absolutely – the park is perfect for children, with short game drives and easy access back to Nairobi hotels.

 

Yes – all our half-day Nairobi National Park safaris are private. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of stopping as long as you like for photography.