Nairobi is generally used as the ‘jumping off’ point for an African safari, but there is plenty you can do in the city before you hit the open road. Here are some ideas on places you can visit:
Nairobi National Park – brimming with wildlife: lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, giraffes, gazelles and more.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – inside the National Park there are keepers who take the orphaned baby rhinos and elephants for a daily mud bath!
The Giraffe Centre – have a close up experience with a giraffe where a number of endangered Rothschild Giraffes are kept.
Karen Blixen Museum – visit the farm where the famous Danish author of ‘Out of Africa’ resided.
Other highlights include:
* Maasai Ostrich Farm
* Delicious and unusual cuisine from crocodile to ostrich
* Sailing trips
* Hot-air ballooning
* Shopping at the Maasai market
• Uganda Camping Safaris
• Uganda Overland Packages
• Gorilla Safari Packages in Uganda
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Tour Length 15 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview This 2 week accommodated budget safari allows you to experience the best game reserves in Kenya and Gorillas in their natural habitat. This is an affordable Gorilla and Kenya Game Park experience. Price from
Original price was: R60,150.R45,112Current price is: R45,112.
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Tour Length 15 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview This Kenya Game Parks and Gorillas 15 day budget camping safari allows you to experience the best game reserves in Kenya and Gorillas in their natural habitat. This is an affordable Gorilla and Kenya Game park experience. Price from
Original price was: R53,950.R40,462Current price is: R40,462.
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Tour Length 25 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Stone Town Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Overview Embark on a life-changing adventure through East Africa. Track majestic mountain gorillas in Uganda, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Kenya's Masai Mara, and explore the vast landscapes of Tanzania's Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater. Conclude your journey in paradise, soaking up the sun on Zanzibar's beaches and exploring historic Stone Town. Experience the best of East Africa Price from
R121,300
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Tour Length 15 days Group Size Max 22 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview The 15 day overland adventure through Kenya and Uganda will provide you with the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife. Join experience trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests in order to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and search for the "big five" in the Masai Mara and chimpanzees in the Kalinzu Forest. Price from
Original price was: R78,199.R54,739Current price is: R54,739.
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Tour Length 24 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Zanzibar Countries Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda Overview Our 24 day tour through East Africa offers everything you are looking for in an African exploration. Trek through remote forests to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat on wildlife safari drives across the Masai Mara and Serengeti. As you travel aboard the overland adventure vehicle, you will experience a well-paced adventure while camping in the wilderness along the way, allowing you to get closer to the region's wildlife. We will lead you on a journey filled with hidden treasures that will have your camera's shutter working overtime. Price from
Original price was: R115,599.R80,919Current price is: R80,919.
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Tour Length 16 days Group Size Max 14 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Kigali Countries Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda Overview You will get a first-hand look at the land, wildlife, and communities that make East Africa so unique on this 16 day tour. Experience tribal life and customs by spending time with villagers at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park. Visiting these parks without taking a safari drive (or five) is a missed opportunity, and this itinerary includes opportunities for both, including gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park. These are the kinds of vacations that make dreams come true. Price from
Original price was: R131,799.R92,259Current price is: R92,259.
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Tour Length 28 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Dar es Salaam Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Overview This 28-day Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland provides a comprehensive insight into East Africa’s finest attractions and gives you an insight into Southern Africa. From Kenya’s ‘Great Rift Valley’ to ‘Lake Nakuru’, we cross the equator for game viewing at Queen Elizabeth National Park, including chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge. Partake in a few adrenaline-pumping activities at Jinja – the source of the Nile. - Price Beat Guaranteed
- 10% early bird discount (6 months or more)
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R117,470
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Tour Length 18 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview This 18-day Masai Mara and Gorillas Explorer travelling around Kenya and Uganda allowing you to see the gorillas in the wild. Ending off with two nights game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to the wildebeest migration - this is a memorable African wilderness experience. Price from
R82,320
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Tour Length 14 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview Channel your inner Diane Fossey and prep your social media account for a wave of envy-inducing animal encounters. Nature looms large on this eye-opening tour that sees you tracking the world's most endangered primate through misty mountains, feeling the quiet anticipation of predators stalking prey, and watching the immense red sun setting behind a flat-topped acacia somewhere out on the African savannah. A close encounter with East Africa’s natural beauty is not soon forgotten. - Price Beat Guaranteed
- 10% early bird discount (6 months or more)
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R50,020
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Tour Length 46 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Pretoria Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa Overview This Nairobi to Kruger Overland provides a fantastic insight into East Africa’s greatest attractions and gives you a glimpse of the incredible things that Southern Africa has to offer. Our unique itinerary has been carefully mapped to maximize your experience in the time you spend exploring this magnificent continent with us. We go primate trekking in Uganda and climb the rolling hills of the Masai Mara and walk along the flat plains of the Serengeti. - Price Beat Guaranteed
- 10% early bird discount (6 months or more)
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R158,320
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Tour Length 14 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview Get ready to channel your inner Diane Fossey and because your social media is about to be hit with a wave of envy-inducing animal encounters. Nature is king (or queen) on this eye-opening tour which takes you tracking the world's most endangered primate through misty mountains. Feel the quiet anticipation of predators stalking prey and watching the golden-red sun setting beyond flat-topped acacia trees somewhere out on the African savannah. An intimate encounter with East Africa’s natural beauty is not easily forgotten. - Price Beat Guaranteed
- 10% early bird discount (6 months or more)
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R59,330
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Tour Length 18 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview This 18-day Masai Mara and Gorillas Explorer travelling around Kenya and Uganda allowing you to see the gorillas in the wild. Ending off with two nights game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to the wildebeest migration - this is a memorable African wilderness experience. Price from
R88,590
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Tour Length 16 days Group Size Min 1 Max 22 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda Overview While Gorilla trekking in the rain-forests of Uganda will undoubtedly be a major highlight, it's only the tip of the iceberg on this tour. Jam-packed with 16 Days of adventure from Nairobi and back, this Gorillas and Game Park tour is an extraordinary African experience throughout. Spotting lions, chimps and rhinos along with the Big Five as you safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park and the Masai Mara Reserve combined with adventuring along the Nile in Jinja - leaving no stone unturned on your trip of a lifetime. Price from
R78,755
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Tour Length 27 days Group Size Min 1 Max 22 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Stone town Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Overview Explore the stunning diversity of wildlife and landscapes in East Africa. Get up close to gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and chimpanzees in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Enjoy unrivalled opportunities to get close to gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos and chimpanzees. Among the many highlights of this tour are the gorilla trek permits, the game drives, and a few cultural excursions. There is no doubt that the wonders of East Africa will remain vivid in your memory long after you return home, regardless of whether you are relaxing in the wild or participating in optional excursions. Wildlife photography is also possible on this tour, allowing you to capture the beauty of East African wildlife. You will be able to observe and learn about the wildlife in their natural habitat and gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world. This experience is truly one of a kind. Price from
R126,885
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Tour Length 27 days Group Size Min 1 Max 22 Starts & Ends Starts: Stone Town Ends: Nairobi Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Overview Explore the stunning diversity of wildlife and landscapes in East Africa. Get up close to gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, and chimpanzees in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Enjoy unrivalled opportunities to get close to gorillas, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, flamingos and chimpanzees. Among the many highlights of this tour are the gorilla trek permits, the game drives, and a few cultural excursions. There is no doubt that the wonders of East Africa will remain vivid in your memory long after you return home, regardless of whether you are relaxing in the wild or participating in optional excursions. Wildlife photography is also possible on this tour, allowing you to capture the beauty of East African wildlife. You will be able to observe and learn about the wildlife in their natural habitat and gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the world. This experience is truly one of a kind. Price from
R124,220
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Tour Length 25 days Group Size Max 20 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Stone Town Countries Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda Overview Embark on a life-changing adventure through East Africa. Track majestic mountain gorillas in Uganda, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration in Kenya's Masai Mara, and explore the vast landscapes of Tanzania's Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater. Conclude your journey in paradise, soaking up the sun on Zanzibar's beaches and exploring historic Stone Town. Experience the best of East Africa Price from
R109,300
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Tour Length 28 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Dar es Salaam Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Overview This 28-day Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Comfort Tour provides a comprehensive insight into East Africa’s finest attractions and gives you an insight into Southern Africa. From Kenya’s ‘Great Rift Valley’ to ‘Lake Nakuru’, we cross the equator for game viewing at Queen Elizabeth National Park, including chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Gorge. Partake in a few adrenaline-pumping activities at Jinja – the source of the Nile. - Price Beat Guaranteed
- 10% early bird discount (6 months or more)
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R135,900
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Tour Length 46 days Group Size Max 16 Starts & Ends Starts: Nairobi Ends: Pretoria Countries Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, South Africa Overview This Nairobi to Kruger Accommodated Tour provides a fantastic insight into East Africa’s greatest attractions and gives you a glimpse of the incredible things that Southern Africa has to offer. Our unique itinerary has been carefully mapped to maximize your experience in the time you spend exploring this magnificent continent with us. We go primate trekking in Uganda and climb the rolling hills of the Masai Mara and walk along the flat plains of the Serengeti. - Price Beat Guaranteed
- 10% early bird discount (6 months or more)
Price from
R195,750
