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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 · 17 Days / 16 Nights

17 Days / 16 Nights Amboseli, Tsavo West, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta, Samburu & Maasai Mara Private Safari From Nairobi

Discover an extraordinary range of Kenyan landscapes and wildlife on this seventeen-day private safari from Nairobi. Explore Amboseli, Tsavo West, the Great Rift Valley lakes, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu and the Maasai Mara in your exclusive 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

Duration17 Days / 16 Nights
Amboseli2 Nights
Tsavo West2 Nights
Naivasha2 Nights
Nakuru1 Night
Ol Pejeta1 Night
Samburu3 Nights
Maasai Mara5 Nights
Grand Kenya Safari Circuit

Seven Destinations Across Kenya

 

This seventeen-day private safari expands the Kenya circuit even further by introducing Ol Pejeta Conservancy between the Great Rift Valley and Samburu.

Begin with two nights in Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro before exploring the rugged volcanic wilderness of Tsavo West for two nights.

Continue into the Great Rift Valley for two nights at Lake Naivasha and one night in Lake Nakuru National Park.

The journey then reaches Ol Pejeta Conservancy, adding another important wildlife and conservation experience before you continue north into Samburu.

Three nights in Samburu provide two complete days for searching for the Special Five, elephants, big cats and the distinctive wildlife of northern Kenya.

Complete your safari with five nights in Maasai Mara, providing four full days for extensive game viewing and photography.

Ol Pejeta gives the seventeen-day safari a distinctive conservation dimension while also creating a natural progression from the Great Rift Valley toward the northern landscapes of Samburu.
Safari Highlights

Seven Exceptional Wildlife Destinations

From Mount Kilimanjaro and Tsavo's lava country to rhino conservation, northern wildlife and the legendary Maasai Mara.

01 Amboseli

Large elephant herds, wetlands, open plains and views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.

02 Tsavo West

Rugged volcanic scenery, Mzima Springs and one of Kenya's great wilderness landscapes.

03 Lake Naivasha

A freshwater Rift Valley setting with hippos, birdlife and optional boat safaris.

04 Lake Nakuru

Rhino conservation, woodland, grassland and productive lakeshore wildlife habitat.

05 Ol Pejeta Conservancy

An important wildlife conservation destination with excellent opportunities for rhino viewing.

06 Samburu

Three nights to search for the Special Five, elephants and northern Kenya's big cats.

07 Maasai Mara

Five nights with four complete days dedicated to predators, Big Five viewing and photography.

08 Private 4x4 Safari

Travel exclusively with your own professional driver-guide and private Safari Land Cruiser.

Your Safari Route

Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru → Ol Pejeta → Samburu → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

A sixteen-night private safari crossing southern Kenya, the Great Rift Valley, central highlands, northern Kenya and the Mara.

StartNairobi
Nights 1–2Amboseli
Nights 3–4Tsavo West
Nights 5–6Lake Naivasha
Night 7Lake Nakuru
Night 8Ol Pejeta
Nights 9–11Samburu
Nights 12–16Maasai Mara
FinishNairobi
Day-by-Day Safari

Detailed 17 Days Kenya Safari From Nairobi

A private journey through Amboseli, Tsavo West, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Ol Pejeta, Samburu and Maasai Mara.

Day01

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

Private Departure · Kilimanjaro Country · Afternoon Game Drive

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

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

Arrive at your selected lodge or tented camp and later enjoy your first game drive across Amboseli's open plains and wetlands.

Search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, gazelles, lions, cheetahs and numerous bird species.

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

Full-Day Amboseli National Park Safari

Elephants · Kilimanjaro · Wetlands · Wildlife Photography

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

Search for large elephant herds around the wetlands and open plains while enjoying views toward Mount Kilimanjaro whenever weather conditions are favourable.

Buffalo, hippos, giraffes, zebra, antelopes and predators may all be encountered during the day's game drives.

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

Volcanic Wilderness · Scenic Transfer · Game Viewing

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel toward Tsavo West National Park.

Enter the park and watch the landscape change from open plains to rugged volcanic terrain, rocky hills and thick bushland.

Begin game viewing while travelling toward your selected lodge or tented camp.

Search for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelopes and predators across this immense wilderness.

Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. First overnight in Tsavo West.
Day04

Full-Day Tsavo West National Park Safari

Mzima Springs · Lava Landscapes · Wildlife · Wilderness

Enjoy a complete day exploring Tsavo West National Park.

Your programme may include a visit to Mzima Springs, where clear spring water creates a lush oasis within the surrounding semi-arid wilderness.

Explore volcanic landscapes, rocky hills and bushland while searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelopes and predators.

Return to your accommodation for dinner and your second overnight.

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

Tsavo West → Lake Naivasha

Kenyan Highlands · Great Rift Valley · Scenic Journey

After breakfast, leave Tsavo West and begin the journey north toward Lake Naivasha.

Travel through changing landscapes toward Kenya's Great Rift Valley with appropriate comfort stops during the journey.

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

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

Full Day at Lake Naivasha

Boat Safari · Hippos · Birdlife · Rift Valley Nature

Enjoy a complete day in the Lake Naivasha area.

An optional boat safari can be arranged, providing opportunities to observe hippos from a safe distance and search for African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons and numerous water birds.

Additional activities around Naivasha may be incorporated according to your interests and confirmed programme.

Alternatively, spend part of the day relaxing at your lodge.

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

Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park

Rhinos · Rift Valley · Lakeshore Game Viewing

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and continue toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Enter the park and explore woodland, grassland and lakeshore habitats with your private safari driver-guide.

Search for white and black rhinos together with buffalo, giraffes, zebra, antelopes, baboons and numerous bird species.

Continue to your selected accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight at Lake Nakuru.
Day08

Lake Nakuru → Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Central Highlands · Conservation · Rhino Country

After breakfast, leave the Lake Nakuru area and travel toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy in central Kenya.

Enjoy the changing highland scenery before entering the conservancy and beginning your wildlife exploration.

Ol Pejeta is particularly renowned for its conservation work and offers excellent opportunities to search for rhinos together with elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes and predators.

Continue to your selected lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 8: Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. Overnight at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Day09

Ol Pejeta → Samburu National Reserve

Morning Wildlife · Northern Kenya · Samburu Wilderness

Enjoy breakfast followed by wildlife viewing according to your confirmed programme before leaving Ol Pejeta.

Continue north toward Samburu National Reserve as the landscapes gradually become drier and more dramatic.

Arrive in Samburu and proceed to your selected lodge or tented camp.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy introductory game viewing before dinner.

Day 9: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. First overnight in Samburu.
Day10

Full-Day Samburu National Reserve Safari

Special Five · Elephants · Big Cats · Ewaso Ng'iro River

Spend your first complete day exploring Samburu National Reserve.

Search for Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich — species associated with northern Kenya.

Look also for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs and other wildlife around the reserve's riverine habitat and dry landscapes.

Explore areas around the Ewaso Ng'iro River before returning to your accommodation.

Day 10: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Samburu.
Day11

Second Full-Day Samburu Safari

Northern Wildlife · Photography · Predators · Special Five

Enjoy another complete day dedicated to Samburu's distinctive northern ecosystem.

The additional day allows you to explore different areas and search for species or predators that may have been missed during the previous day's game drives.

Your private vehicle provides flexibility to spend more time at interesting sightings and concentrate on photography.

Return for dinner and your third overnight in Samburu.

Day 11: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Third overnight in Samburu.
Day12

Samburu → Maasai Mara

Long Scenic Transfer · Central Kenya · Mara Savannah

After an early breakfast, leave Samburu and begin the journey toward the Maasai Mara.

This is one of the longer transfer days of your safari, crossing from northern Kenya through the central highlands toward the southwestern savannah.

Appropriate comfort and refreshment stops will be made during the journey.

Arrive in the Maasai Mara area and proceed to your selected lodge or tented camp for dinner and relaxation.

Day 12: Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. First overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day13

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Big Five · Big Cats · Savannah Wildlife

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

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

Your private vehicle allows the day's route to be adapted according to wildlife movements and recent sightings.

Enjoy extensive game viewing before returning to your lodge or camp.

Day 13: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day14

Second Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Predators · Big Five · Wildlife Photography

Enjoy another complete day exploring different sections of the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Search for the Big Five and spend time observing interactions between predators and the Mara's abundant herbivore populations.

The extended stay provides excellent flexibility for photographers and serious wildlife enthusiasts.

Return for dinner and your third overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 14: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Third overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day15

Third Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Extended Exploration · Big Cats · Migration Country

Set out for your third complete day of Maasai Mara wildlife exploration.

Your driver-guide may revisit productive areas or explore new sections according to current wildlife activity.

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

Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing and photography.

Day 15: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fourth overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day16

Fourth Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Final Full Safari Day · Predators · Big Five · Savannah

Enjoy your fourth complete day dedicated entirely to the Maasai Mara.

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

Your driver-guide will adapt the day's route according to wildlife activity and your particular interests.

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

Return to your accommodation for your final dinner in the Mara.

Day 16: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fifth overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day17

Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Final Safari Morning · Great Rift Valley · Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast during your final morning in Maasai Mara.

Depending on your confirmed programme, departure time and lodge location, enjoy final wildlife viewing before leaving the reserve.

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

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

Your seventeen-day private Kenya safari concludes after sixteen nights exploring seven distinctive wildlife destinations.

Day 17: 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 optional activities included for your selected travel dates.

Safari Includes

  • Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed location
  • Exclusive private 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
  • One night's accommodation at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Three nights' accommodation in Samburu
  • Five nights' accommodation in Maasai Mara
  • Meals according to your confirmed safari package
  • Scheduled game drives described in the itinerary
  • Applicable national park, reserve and conservancy 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
  • Optional activities not stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Drinks at lodges and camps unless specifically included
  • Hot-air balloon safari unless specifically booked
  • Cultural village visits unless specifically included
  • Festive-season supplements where applicable
  • Laundry and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions

17 Days Kenya Safari From Nairobi FAQs

How are the 16 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, one night at Ol Pejeta, three nights in Samburu and five nights in Maasai Mara.

Is this safari completely private?

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

Why include Ol Pejeta Conservancy?

Ol Pejeta introduces an additional conservation-focused wildlife experience and provides excellent opportunities for rhino viewing before the safari continues toward northern Kenya.

What are the Samburu Special Five?

The Samburu Special Five commonly refers to Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich.

Can we take a boat safari at Lake Naivasha?

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

Can we see rhinos during this safari?

The itinerary includes both Lake Nakuru National Park and Ol Pejeta Conservancy, providing excellent opportunities to search for rhinos, although wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Why spend three nights in Samburu?

Three nights provide two complete days for exploring the reserve, searching for the Special Five, elephants and predators and visiting different areas of the Samburu ecosystem.

Why spend five nights in Maasai Mara?

Five nights provide four complete days for extensive wildlife viewing, predator searches, photography and exploration of different parts of the Maasai Mara ecosystem.

Can a hot-air balloon safari be added?

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

Where does the 17-day safari finish?

The safari returns to Nairobi on Day 17 with final drop-off at your confirmed Nairobi hotel, residence or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

17 Days · 16 Nights · Private Kenya Safari From Nairobi

Discover Seven Extraordinary Kenya Safari Destinations

Journey from Amboseli and Tsavo West through the Great Rift Valley to Ol Pejeta and Samburu before completing your adventure with five exceptional nights in the Maasai Mara.

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.

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Flexible Safari Planning Choose your parks, duration and accommodation style.
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