Nairobi National Park Safari Cost & Entry Fees

Planning a safari in Nairobi and wondering how much a Nairobi National Park tour would cost? Ticket prices depend on whether you are a Kenyan citizen, a resident, or a non-resident, and whether you plan a self-drive tour or a guided game drive safari. 

Here we offer information on current Nairobi National Park entry fees, typical safari costs, what is included in a Nairobi National Park tour package, additional expenses to budget for, and how to choose the right safari option.

Nairobi National Park 2026 Entry Fees at a Glance

Visitor category	Adult	Child
East Africa Citizen	KES 1,000	KES 500
Kenya Resident	KES 1,350	KES 675
African Citizen	USD 40	USD 20
Non-Resident	USD 80	USD 40

• East African Citizens are identified as individuals holding Kenyan Nationality.
• Kenya Residents are Foreign nationals authorized to reside in Kenya through a valid permit, pass, or permanent residence status under Kenyan immigration laws.
• African Citizens are Africa nationals (excluding Kenya and EA countries)
• Non-residents are Foreign nationals visiting on a valid visa

What Is Included in the Nairobi National Park Entry Fee?

The Nairobi National Park charges differ from the typical Nairobi National Park tour price. The park entry fees are paid directly to the Kenya Wildlife Service upon entry into the park. A single-entry ticket into the park is valid for 24 hours and can be included as part of the Nairobi National Park tour cost you receive from a tour operator. 

In addition to the park entry charges for your visitor category at the park, the following come at a separate charge in your Nairobi National Park safari. 

• A 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser - customised for game drives (pop-up roof and large open windows suitable for photography)
• A professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Airport/Nairobi hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Bottled drinking water
• Private and exclusive use of the safari vehicle for the duration of your Nairobi National Park tour

These inclusions that come as part of a packaged tour in Nairobi National Park give you peace of mind, as you worry less about the details of the tour and settle in and enjoy the game drive. Our 5 hour guided private Nairobi National Park tour has these inclusions to ensure you spend less time planning and more time exploring the attractions in this amazing wildlife destination. 

How Much Does a Nairobi National Park Safari Cost?

A solo guest on the Nairobi National Park tour pays USD 280; 2 guests pay USD 200 per person; 3-6 guests pay USD 170 per person; and more than 7 guests pay USD 160 per person. 

The actual cost for a Nairobi National Park safari depends on the number of travellers booking the experience, the type of vehicle you choose for the game drive, the duration of your tour, your pick-up location and the inclusions of your tour package. 

From the cost, a private tour in Nairobi National Park with more guests on the tour (up to 8 guests), the cost will be much lower per person than having 2 guests on the same tour, and way cheaper than a guest doing a solo game drive. 

Booking a 4x4 Land Cruiser that is customised for off-road driving and rough terrain in game drives costs more than a safari mini-van. If you intend to do the Nairobi National Park safari on a budget, the mini-van is a valid option. However, choosing the Land Cruiser option gives a far more comfortable drive and a better game-viewing experience during the tour. Our tours in the park are done using 4x4 Land Cruisers customised for safari. 

A 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser used in our Nairobi National Park Tours. 

The Duration of your Nairobi National Park excursion also determines the cost of the tour. You can choose from anything between a short game drive experience, a half-day tour or a full-day safari. The short game drive experience lasts for 2-3 hours, which is possible but most likely rushed. A half-day tour experience often lasts for 5-6 hours, which is excellent for a well-paced game drive experience. A full-day tour experience gives you ample time to spend in the park. 

Our 5-hour private game drive provides a practical balance between travel time and wildlife viewing.

Nairobi National Park Safari Cost: What You Are Actually Paying For

To clearly distinguish the cost of a private Nairobi National Park tour from a shared/group tour that costs much less, here is a breakdown of what you are paying for (inclusions) in a private tour. 

• Park conservation/entry fee
• Customised 4x4 Land Cruiser built for Safaris
• Professional driver-guide
• Fuel 
• Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
• Bottled drinking water
• Tour operator administration
• Additional activities, if applicable 

For a clearer perspective of the benefits you get in booking a high-value private tour, check out the following side-by-side comparison of a shared and private game drice in Nairobi National park. 

	Shared Safari	Private Safari
Vehicle	Shared	Exclusive
Departure	Fixed	Flexible
Pickup	Selected locations	Hotel/airport possible
Wildlife viewing	Shared decisions	Your group's preferences
Group size	Larger	Your group
Price	Lower	Higher
Flexibility	Limited	High

Based on the comparison, a private game drive in Nairobi National Park is ideal for couples, families, photographers, small groups, airport layovers and guests with limited time for a safari. 

Book a Private Nairobi National Park Safari

If you're looking for a private Nairobi National Park safari with flexible pickup from your Nairobi hotel or airport, we offer a 5-hour guided game drive designed as a genuine safari experience without you having to commit to a multi-day safari. 

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