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Private Kenya Safaris from Nairobi

Start your Kenya safari from Nairobi and explore the legendary Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Samburu and beyond. Travel privately in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide and an itinerary tailored around you.

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Tailor-Made Safaris Designed around your travel plans
Your Kenya Adventure Starts Here

Your Kenya Safari Starts in Nairobi

Nairobi is one of the best starting points for exploring Kenya's extraordinary wildlife destinations. From the capital, you can travel into the Great Rift Valley, cross the plains of the Masai Mara, discover Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro or journey north toward Samburu.

Our private safaris from Nairobi are designed around your available time, preferred destinations, wildlife interests and accommodation style. You travel in your own safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide, giving you greater flexibility throughout your journey.

From a short wildlife escape to a complete multi-park Kenya safari, your journey can be tailored around the places you most want to experience.
Explore Kenya

Where Can You Safari from Nairobi?

Nairobi gives you access to some of Kenya's most celebrated national parks and reserves, from iconic big-cat country to elephant landscapes and the dramatic Great Rift Valley.

Big Cats • Culture • Great Migration

Masai Mara

Legendary savannah, exceptional big-cat viewing and the opportunity to experience one of Kenya's most celebrated safari regions.

Elephants • Kilimanjaro

Amboseli

Discover one of Kenya's classic safari destinations, famous for elephants and spectacular views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.

Great Rift Valley

Lake Nakuru

Explore beautiful Rift Valley scenery, birdlife and rewarding wildlife viewing around the lake ecosystem.

Northern Wilderness

Samburu

Journey north for dramatic landscapes, distinctive wildlife and a safari experience different from Kenya's southern parks.

Great Kenyan Wilderness

Tsavo

Travel into one of Kenya's vast wilderness regions on a private safari with your own 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and driver-guide.

Tailor-Made Kenya

Multi-Park Safaris

Combine the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and other destinations into one seamless private journey from Nairobi.

Travel Your Way

Why Choose a Private Safari from Nairobi?

A private safari gives you more freedom over the route, pace and experience than a fixed group tour.

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Your Own Safari Vehicle

Travel in a dedicated 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser rather than sharing your journey with an unrelated group.

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Flexible Itinerary

Select the parks, number of nights and safari style that best fit your Kenya travel plans.

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Professional Driver-Guide

Your dedicated driver-guide can focus the journey around your wildlife interests, photography and preferred pace.

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Tailored Accommodation

Choose from comfortable safari lodges, luxury camps and accommodation suited to your preferred level of comfort.

Choose Your Safari Style

How Much of Kenya Would You Like to Explore?

Whether you have a few days for a focused wildlife escape, a week for a classic Kenya safari or longer for a complete multi-park journey, we can design an itinerary that uses your time effectively.

Short Safari 2–3 Days

Ideal for a focused visit to one major wildlife destination.

Classic Safari 4–5 Days

Combine two or more complementary parks or reserves.

Extended Safari 6–8 Days

Experience several of Kenya's leading wildlife regions in one journey.

Grand Kenya Journey 9+ Days

Build a comprehensive tailor-made safari across multiple ecosystems.

Find Your Kenya Safari

Popular Kenya Safaris from Nairobi

Explore our private Nairobi safari packages below. Each itinerary can be adjusted according to your dates, preferred accommodation, number of guests and the wildlife destinations you want to experience.

Our Nairobi Kenya safaris include private itineraries to destinations such as the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Tsavo and multi-park safari circuits across Kenya.
Private Kenya Safari From Nairobi · 12 Days / 11 Nights

12 Days / 11 Nights Amboseli, Tsavo West, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Private Safari From Nairobi

Discover the remarkable diversity of Kenya on a twelve-day private safari from Nairobi. Spend two nights beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, explore the volcanic wilderness of Tsavo West, slow down beside Lake Naivasha, search for rhinos at Lake Nakuru and finish with four unforgettable nights in the Maasai Mara.

Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
Amboseli 2 Nights
Tsavo West 2 Nights
Lake Naivasha 2 Nights
Lake Nakuru 1 Night
Maasai Mara 4 Nights
Twelve-Day Kenya Safari

From Kilimanjaro to the Great Rift Valley & Maasai Mara

 

This twelve-day private Kenya safari is designed for travellers who want to experience the country's classic wildlife destinations without moving to a different lodge every morning.

Begin with two nights in Amboseli National Park, where large elephant herds roam against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions are favourable.

Continue into Tsavo West National Park for two nights among volcanic landscapes, rugged hills, bushland and natural springs. The park provides a completely different atmosphere from Amboseli.

The journey then turns north toward the Great Rift Valley for two nights beside Lake Naivasha. This additional time creates a relaxed middle section of the safari and allows opportunities for optional lake and nature activities.

Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's important rhino conservation areas, before travelling onward to the Maasai Mara.

Four nights in the Maasai Mara provide three complete days for game viewing, wildlife photography and deeper exploration of one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife ecosystems.

Eleven safari nights allow you to experience five distinct Kenyan ecosystems while maintaining a comfortable pace: two nights each in Amboseli, Tsavo West and Lake Naivasha, one night at Lake Nakuru and four nights in the Maasai Mara.
Safari Highlights

Five Destinations. Eleven Nights. One Private Safari.

Experience elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, volcanic wilderness, Rift Valley lakes, rhino conservation and the predator-rich savannah of the Maasai Mara.

01 Amboseli

Two nights for elephants, wetlands, open plains and views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.

02 Tsavo West

Two nights exploring rugged volcanic scenery, bushland and the wilderness around Mzima Springs.

03 Lake Naivasha

Two nights beside the freshwater lake with time for optional boating, birdlife and relaxation.

04 Lake Nakuru

Search for rhinos and other wildlife across woodland, grassland and lakeshore habitat.

05 Maasai Mara

Four nights provide three complete days for predators, photography and extensive wildlife exploration.

Your Safari Route

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

A comprehensive private safari linking southern Kenya with the Great Rift Valley and the Maasai Mara.

Start Nairobi
Nights 1–2 Amboseli
Nights 3–4 Tsavo West
Nights 5–6 Lake Naivasha
Night 7 Lake Nakuru
Nights 8–11 Maasai Mara
Finish Nairobi
Day-by-Day Safari

Detailed 12 Days Kenya Safari From Nairobi

Travel privately through Amboseli, Tsavo West, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara with eleven safari nights and extensive time for wildlife viewing.

Day01

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Private Departure · Kilimanjaro Country · Afternoon Game Drive

Your private safari begins with collection from your Nairobi hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport according to your confirmed arrangements.

Meet your professional driver-guide and depart Nairobi in your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser for Amboseli National Park.

As you approach Amboseli, enjoy views across the open southern Kenya landscape with Mount Kilimanjaro visible when weather conditions are favourable.

Arrive at your selected lodge or camp, check in and later depart for your first afternoon game drive.

Search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, gazelles and predators including lions and cheetahs.

Day 1: Lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. First overnight in Amboseli.
Day02

Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari

Elephants · Wetlands · Kilimanjaro · Wildlife Photography

Spend a complete day exploring Amboseli with your private driver-guide.

The park's permanent wetlands attract elephants, buffalo, hippos, water birds and numerous herbivores, while predators patrol the surrounding plains.

Enjoy extensive morning and afternoon game viewing, with the flexibility to adjust your route according to wildlife activity and recent sightings.

When conditions are clear, Mount Kilimanjaro provides one of Africa's most iconic safari backdrops.

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and your second overnight.

Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Amboseli.
Day03

Amboseli → Tsavo West National Park

Scenic Transfer · Volcanic Wilderness · Game Viewing

After breakfast, leave Amboseli and continue toward Tsavo West National Park.

The scenery changes dramatically as open Amboseli plains give way to Tsavo's rugged volcanic terrain, rocky hills and bushland.

Enter the national park and begin game viewing en route to your selected safari lodge or tented camp.

Search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelopes and predators while experiencing one of Kenya's great wilderness areas.

Arrive for check-in, dinner and your first overnight in Tsavo West.

Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. First overnight in Tsavo West.
Day04

Full-Day Tsavo West National Park Safari

Mzima Springs · Volcanic Landscapes · Wildlife · Wilderness

Today is devoted entirely to exploring Tsavo West National Park.

Set out during the cooler morning hours and explore the park's varied terrain with your private driver-guide.

Your programme may include Mzima Springs, where clear spring water creates a lush oasis within the surrounding dry landscape.

Continue through different sections of Tsavo West searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelopes and predators.

The park's dense vegetation and rugged scenery make wildlife searching particularly rewarding and create a safari experience quite different from Amboseli.

Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and your second overnight.

Day 4: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Tsavo West.
Day05

Tsavo West → Lake Naivasha

Scenic Journey · Kenyan Highlands · Great Rift Valley

After breakfast, depart Tsavo West and begin your journey toward Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley.

Travel through changing Kenyan landscapes, with appropriate comfort stops during the journey.

Arrive at Lake Naivasha and proceed to your selected lodge for check-in and relaxation.

The freshwater lake is known for its beautiful Rift Valley setting, rich birdlife and resident hippos.

Enjoy the evening at your lodge after the day's journey.

Day 5: Breakfast and meals according to your confirmed package. First overnight at Lake Naivasha.
Day06

Full Day at Lake Naivasha

Boat Safari · Birdlife · Nature · Relaxation

Enjoy a complete day in the Lake Naivasha area, providing a relaxing change of pace in the middle of your safari.

A boat safari can be arranged on the lake, offering opportunities to observe hippos from a safe distance and search for fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and other water birds.

Additional activities around the Naivasha area may be incorporated according to your interests, timing and confirmed safari arrangements.

Alternatively, enjoy a slower day at your lodge and appreciate the peaceful scenery of the Great Rift Valley.

Return for dinner and your second overnight at Lake Naivasha.

Day 6: Breakfast and meals according to your confirmed package. Second overnight at Lake Naivasha.
Day07

Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park

Rhino Country · Rift Valley · Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, leave Lake Naivasha and continue to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Enter the park and explore its combination of woodland, open grasslands, escarpments and lakeshore habitats.

Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya's important rhino conservation areas, providing opportunities to search for both white and black rhinos.

Other wildlife may include buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelopes, baboons and numerous bird species.

Continue game viewing before proceeding to your selected accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. Overnight at Lake Nakuru.
Day08

Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

Great Rift Valley · Savannah · First Mara Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel toward the Maasai Mara.

As you approach the reserve, the landscape changes into expansive savannah and rolling grasslands.

Arrive at your selected safari lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch according to your arrival time.

Later, depart for your first Maasai Mara game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, cheetahs and other wildlife.

Return for dinner and your first overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 8: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. First overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day09

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Big Five · Predators · Extensive Wildlife Viewing

Spend your first complete day exploring the Maasai Mara with your private driver-guide.

Search the open grasslands for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, hyenas and numerous antelope species.

The Mara is particularly renowned for its predator population, making every game drive an opportunity for exceptional wildlife encounters.

Your private safari format allows your driver-guide to adapt the route according to wildlife movements and recent sightings.

Return for dinner and your second overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 9: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day10

Second Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Big Cats · Photography · Savannah Exploration

Enjoy another complete day of wildlife exploration across the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

The extended stay gives you time to explore different wildlife areas and remain longer at rewarding sightings.

Search for the Big Five while observing the complex relationships between predators and the large herbivore populations of the Mara.

The day can be structured as morning and afternoon game drives or an extended full-day safari according to your confirmed programme.

Return for dinner and your third overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 10: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Third overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day11

Third Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Extended Mara Experience · Wildlife Photography · Predators

Your fourth night in Maasai Mara provides a third complete day for game viewing.

Explore different parts of the reserve or return to productive wildlife areas according to current sightings and your interests.

During the seasonal Great Migration period, parts of the greater Mara ecosystem may host large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra, although migration timing and locations depend entirely on natural conditions.

An optional early-morning hot-air balloon safari may also be arranged subject to availability and additional cost.

Enjoy your final afternoon in the reserve before returning to your accommodation for dinner.

Day 11: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourth overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day12

Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Final Safari Morning · Great Rift Valley · Nairobi

Enjoy your final morning in the Maasai Mara and breakfast at your safari lodge or tented camp.

Depending on your confirmed programme and departure time, enjoy final wildlife viewing before leaving the Mara ecosystem.

Begin your private journey back to Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley and Kenya's highland landscapes.

Appropriate comfort stops will be made during the journey.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, your driver-guide will transfer you to your hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport according to your confirmed onward travel arrangements.

Your twelve-day private Kenya safari concludes after eleven nights across five of Kenya's most rewarding safari destinations.

Day 12: Breakfast and meals according to your confirmed package. Final drop-off in Nairobi.
Your Private Kenya Safari

Included & Excluded

Your final quotation and booking confirmation will specify the exact lodges, camps, meal arrangements and activities included for your selected travel dates.

Safari Includes

  • Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed location
  • Exclusive private safari transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Professional safari driver-guide
  • Two nights' accommodation in Amboseli
  • Two nights' accommodation in Tsavo West
  • Two nights' accommodation at Lake Naivasha
  • One night's accommodation in the Lake Nakuru area
  • Four nights' accommodation in Maasai Mara
  • Meals according to your confirmed safari package
  • All scheduled game drives described in the itinerary
  • Applicable national park and reserve entry fees
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Driver-guide allowances and accommodation
  • Applicable government taxes
  • AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover according to the confirmed booking
  • Final transfer to your Nairobi hotel, residence or airport

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
  • Lake Naivasha boat safari unless specifically included
  • Other optional Lake Naivasha activities unless specifically included
  • Drinks at safari lodges and camps unless specifically included
  • Optional activities not stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Hot-air balloon safari unless specifically booked
  • Maasai village visits unless specifically included
  • Festive-season supplements where applicable
  • Laundry and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions

12 Days Kenya Safari From Nairobi FAQs

How are the 11 safari nights divided?

The safari includes two nights in Amboseli, two nights in Tsavo West, two nights at Lake Naivasha, one night at Lake Nakuru and four nights in Maasai Mara.

Is this safari operated privately?

Yes. The safari is operated exclusively for your travelling party in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide.

Why are two nights allocated to Tsavo West?

Two nights provide a complete day to explore Tsavo West's rugged volcanic landscapes, wildlife habitats and attractions such as Mzima Springs without treating the park simply as a transit stop.

Why spend two nights at Lake Naivasha?

Two nights provide a more relaxed middle section of the safari and allow a complete day for optional boating, birdwatching, nature activities or relaxation.

Can we take a boat safari on Lake Naivasha?

Yes. A Lake Naivasha boat safari can be arranged subject to availability and your confirmed safari package.

Can we see rhinos at Lake Nakuru?

Lake Nakuru National Park is an important rhino conservation area and offers opportunities to search for both white and black rhinos, although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Why spend four nights in Maasai Mara?

Four nights provide three complete days for extensive game viewing, wildlife photography and exploration of different areas of the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Can we add a hot-air balloon safari?

Yes. A Maasai Mara hot-air balloon safari can be requested subject to availability and additional cost.

Where does the safari finish?

The safari returns to Nairobi on Day 12. Final drop-off can be arranged at your Nairobi hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport according to your confirmed arrangements.

12 Days · 11 Nights · Private Kenya Safari From Nairobi

Experience Kenya at a More Relaxed Safari Pace

Spend eleven nights discovering Amboseli, Tsavo West, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara in your own private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide.

Plan Your Kenya Safari

Request Your Private Safari Quote

Tell us when you are travelling and what you would love to experience. We will use your details to prepare a safari plan based around your Diani Beach holiday.

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Your Safari Starts Here

Whether you have one free day or several nights to explore, tell us what you have in mind and we will help you find a suitable safari from Diani Beach.

Private Safari Vehicle Dedicated 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and driver-guide.
Diani Beach Hotel Pick-Up Convenient departure from your hotel or resort.
Flexible Safari Planning Choose your parks, duration and accommodation style.
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