Top 10 Best Short Kenya Safaris & Wildlife Tours from Nairobi & Mombasa 2025-2026
Mpenzi Safaris Africa offers a variety of Kenya Short Safaris, the niche unseen Short Kenya African Safari Tours experiences that cater to your specialized interests, from conservation to cultural immersion. Here’s a structured guide to help you explore these short unique Kenya Safaris
Our Selected Top 10 Best Short Kenya Safaris
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (3-4 Days)
- Samburu National Reserve (3 Days)
- Laikipia Plateau (4 Days)
- Meru National Park (3 Days)
- Kakamega Forest Reserve (2-3 Days)
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest & Watamu Marine Park (3 Days)
- Chyulu Hills (3 Days)
- Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha (2 Days)
- Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (3 Days)
- Cultural Homestays (2-3 Days)
1. Ol Pejeta Conservancy (3-4 Days)
What to Focus: Rhino & Chimpanzee Conservation
Activities: Rhino tracking, visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, enjoy night game drives, and guided bush walks.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp or Porini Rhino Camp.
Access: its a 3-hour drive from the capital Nairobi or you can have a charter flight to Nanyuki.
2. Samburu National Reserve (3 Days)
Major Focus: The Unique Wildlife & Kenya Culture
Activities: Spot the “Samburu Special Five” cultural visits to Samburu villages, and guided bush walks.
Accommodation: Sarara Camp (community-based tourism) or Sasaab Lodge
Highlight: See the sweet “Singing Wells” where Samburu warriors draw water, attracting wildlife.
3. Laikipia Plateau (4 Days)
The Focus: Adventure & Conservation
Activities in the Plateau: Horseback safaris, camel treks, and visits to conservation projects (e.g., Borana Conservancy).
Accommodation: Loisaba Tented Camp or Segera Retreat.
Access: Charter flights from Nairobi to Nanyuki or Loisaba airstrip.
4. Meru National Park (3 Days)
Focus: Secluded Wilderness
Activities: Game drives to see the Big Five, visit Adamson’s Falls, and rhino tracking at the sanctuary.
Accommodation: Elsa’s Kopje or Rhino River Camp.
Bonus: Less crowded with diverse landscapes.
5. Kakamega Forest Reserve (2-3 Days)
Focus: Birding & Rainforest Ecology
Activities: Bird watching (400+ species), primate tracking (colobus monkeys), and butterfly spotting.
Accommodation: Rondo Retreat or Kakamega Rainforest Lodge.
Best Time: November-May for migratory birds.
6. Arabuko Sokoke Forest & Watamu Marine Park (3 Days)
Focus: Coastal Ecosystems
Activities: Birding in Arabuko Sokoke, snorkeling in Watamu, and turtle conservation visits.
Accommodation: Hemingways Watamu or Blue Bay Beach Resort.
Highlight: Combine forest and marine adventures.
7. Chyulu Hills (3 Days)
Focus: Volcanic Landscapes & Hiking
Activities: Hike through “Green Hills of Africa,” explore Leviathan Cave, and horseback safaris.
Accommodation: Campi ya Kanzi (eco-lodge).
Access: Near Amboseli, charter flights available.
8. Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha (2 Days)
Focus: Active Adventures
Activities: Biking and walking safaris in Hell’s Gate, boat rides on Lake Naivasha (hippos & birds).
Accommodation: Enashipai Resort or Loldia House.
Proximity: 2-hour drive from Nairobi.
9. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (3 Days)
Focus: Luxury & Conservation
Activities: Rhino tracking, camel safaris, and cultural visits to Maasai communities.
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp or Sirikoi Lodge.
UNESCO Site: Combines wildlife protection with community development.
10. Cultural Homestays (2-3 Days)
Focus: Maasai or Samburu Culture
Activities: Beadwork workshops, traditional dances, and homestays in community-run lodges.
Options: Basecamp Maasai Mara or Tassia Lodge (Laikipia).
