Nairobi National Park day trip: what to see and how to plan it
Black rhino, lion and giraffe with skyscrapers behind them, twenty minutes from the city centre. How to make the most of a Nairobi National Park day trip.
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What a Kenya safari actually costs, when the herds really arrive, which camps are worth their rate. Written by the people who drive the roads and sit at the sightings, not by anybody selling you a brochure.
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Diani Beach holiday guide: getting there, where to stay and what to do
White sand, a warm reef and an easy train ride from Nairobi. Everything you need to plan a Diani Beach holiday, on its own or after a safari.
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Amboseli or the Masai Mara: which park should you choose?
Elephants under Kilimanjaro, or big cats and the migration? A straight comparison of Amboseli and the Masai Mara, and when it makes sense to see both.
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Kenya safari packing list: what to bring and what to leave at home
Soft bags, neutral layers, binoculars and your eTA. A practical Kenya safari packing list from guides who see what guests wish they had brought, and what they never use.
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The Great Migration in the Masai Mara: when and where to see it
The herds usually reach the Mara in July and stay until October. River crossings are real, dramatic and completely unscheduled. Here is how to plan for them honestly.
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How much does a Masai Mara safari cost in 2026?
A three-day Masai Mara safari by road starts at about $780 per person, and a flying safari at about $2,450. Here is where the money goes, and how to tell a fair quote from a cheap one.
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Amboseli Short safari
Amboseli, two days beneath Kilimanjaro
One night in the elephant park beneath Kilimanjaro. An Amboseli safari from Nairobi is four hours on good road, which is what makes two days genuinely worth doing.
From $520 per person sharing
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Nairobi National Park Day trip
Nairobi National Park, a full day
A Nairobi National Park day trip covers the only national park inside a capital city. Rhino, lion and giraffe against the skyline, with park fees included in the price.
From $119 per person sharing
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Masai Mara Flying safari
Flying safari to the Masai Mara
Forty-five minutes in the air instead of six hours on the road. A Masai Mara flying safari gives you as much time in the reserve over three days as a five-day road trip does.
From $2,450 per person sharing
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