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Take a trip to Nairobi on your Kenya Vacation
Located in the south-central part of Kenya, Nairobi is one of the most prominent cities in Africa, both politically and financially. The most populous city in East Africa, Nairobi is the country's capital and gateway for a Kenya safari.
Originally an uninhabited swamp area, Nairobi was chosen to become a supply depot for the Uganda Railway in 1899. With its central location between Mombasa and Kampala as well as the network of rivers that supplied the camp with water, Nairobi soon became the railway’s headquarters.
By 1905, Nairobi had replaced Mombasa as the capital of the British protectorate and the city continued to grow. Remaining under Britain’s control until 1963, Kenya was granted independence and Nairobi was named the capital of the republic.
Big game viewing on a Kenya vacation has always been an important part of Nairobi’s appeal. The city is surrounded by 113 square kilometres (70 square miles) of cliffs, plains and forests that make up Nairobi National Park. Within the park are large herds of zebra, wildebeest and buffalo as well as giraffes, lions, cheetahs and many other animals.
Known as the “Green City in the Sun”, Nairobi is considered by many to be the safari capital of Africa while remaining a cosmopolitan city with excellent shopping and restaurants.
Big game viewing on a Kenya vacation has always been an important part of Nairobi’s appeal. The city is surrounded by 113 square kilometres (70 square miles) of cliffs, plains and forests that make up Nairobi National Park. Within the park are large herds of zebra, wildebeest and buffalo as well as giraffes, lions, cheetahs and many other animals.
Known as the “Green City in the Sun”, Nairobi is considered by many to be the safari capital of Africa while remaining a cosmopolitan city with excellent shopping and restaurants.
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Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari, exploring Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara on select departures.
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Highlights of Kenya: Masai Mara to Amboseli
Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, and NairobiExperience Kenya on a small-group safari through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, with unforgettable wildlife and landscapes.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, and NairobiExperience the best of Kenya and Tanzania on a small-group safari through the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.
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The Best of Kenya: Nairobi, Masai Mara & Amboseli
Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and Samburu National ParkExperience the best of Kenya on an epic safari through Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo West, Amboseli and more.
13 days
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Deluxe Safari & Island Romance: Kenya & Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, and NairobiExperience the perfect blend of adventure and romance with a Deluxe Kenya safari and Zanzibar escape, combining wildlife with Indian Ocean relaxation.
9 days
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East Africa Odyssey
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya and Tanzania on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari through Samburu, the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.
14 days
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Masai Mara Safari & Seychelles Island Escape
Praslin Island, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, and Masai MaraExplore the wonders of a Masai Mara safari paired with a relaxing Seychelles island escape on Praslin.
11 days
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Classic Kenya: Samburu to Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiJourney through Kenya's diverse landscapes on a private safari from Samburu and Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, memorable cultural encounters and special experiences along the way.
8 days
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Kenya Odyssey
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari, exploring Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara on select departures.
8 daysPlease Inquire
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Highlights of Kenya: Masai Mara to Amboseli
Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, and NairobiExperience Kenya on a small-group safari through the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, with unforgettable wildlife and landscapes.
7 days
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East Africa Explorer
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, and NairobiExperience the best of Kenya and Tanzania on a small-group safari through the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.
13 days
From US$8,034/p.p.
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The Best of Kenya: Nairobi, Masai Mara & Amboseli
Amboseli National Park, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, and Samburu National ParkExperience the best of Kenya on an epic safari through Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo West, Amboseli and more.
13 days
From US$8,023/p.p.
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Deluxe Safari & Island Romance: Kenya & Zanzibar
Zanzibar, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, and NairobiExperience the perfect blend of adventure and romance with a Deluxe Kenya safari and Zanzibar escape, combining wildlife with Indian Ocean relaxation.
9 days
From US$11,660/p.p.
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East Africa Odyssey
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiDiscover Kenya and Tanzania on a Goway-exclusive small-group safari through Samburu, the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and more.
14 days
From US$10,533/p.p.
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Masai Mara Safari & Seychelles Island Escape
Praslin Island, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, and Masai MaraExplore the wonders of a Masai Mara safari paired with a relaxing Seychelles island escape on Praslin.
11 days
From US$11,025/p.p.
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Classic Kenya: Samburu to Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu National Park, and NairobiJourney through Kenya's diverse landscapes on a private safari from Samburu and Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, memorable cultural encounters and special experiences along the way.
8 days
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Goway guests can enjoy unforgettable moments like bush breakfasts, night game drives, and personalized safaris in luxury tented camps
The Samburu Reserve is one of the most colourful game-viewing areas in the country, home to species found nowhere else—like the reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra
In peak months like August, the migration draws huge crowds to the river crossings. But conservancies around the Mara limit vehicle numbers, so you still get intimate wildlife moments
Kenya offers the best wildlife viewing with the world-renowned Masai Mara, plus unique species only found in places like Samburu.
I wouldn’t recommend self-driving as Kenya’s roads can be tricky, and they drive on the left side, which can confuse visitors used to North American systems
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