Uber Launches Safari Service in Kenya, Letting Users Book Wildlife Tours Through Its App

Uber has expanded its services beyond traditional ride-hailing with the launch of Uber Safari in Nairobi, Kenya, allowing users to book guided wildlife experiences through the same app they use to request rides. The service was introduced in September 2025 as a limited pilot covering Nairobi National Park. Uber described it as a way for visitors to arrange a safari experience with the convenience of an in-app booking.

Uber Safari offered both daytime and nighttime wildlife experiences. The guided trips were conducted in licensed, branded safari vehicles and could accommodate groups of up to seven people for day safaris and five people for night safaris. The experience was designed to take visitors through Nairobi National Park, where they could see wildlife including lions, rhinos, giraffes and zebras, with Nairobi’s skyline providing a distinctive backdrop.

According to Uber, day safaris were priced at KES 25,000 per trip, while night safaris cost KES 40,000. The prices covered the safari experience but did not include Nairobi National Park entry fees, which riders were required to pay separately. Users could make reservations directly through the Uber app by selecting the Uber Safari option under the relevant category. Day safaris had to be booked in advance, while night safaris required a longer booking window.

Uber initially described the service as a three-month pilot, running from September 17 to December 17, 2025, while it assessed demand and explored potential partnerships with tour operators.

The initiative reflects Uber’s broader push to offer experiences and services beyond conventional point-to-point transportation. However, Uber’s current Kenya newsroom does not list Uber Safari among its latest 2026 launches, so reports describing it as a brand-new 2026 service would be misleading.

For travelers visiting Nairobi, the concept offers a different way to arrange a wildlife experience: instead of separately contacting a tour operator, eligible users could make their safari reservation through a familiar ride-hailing platform.