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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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Private 4×4 Safaris Dedicated Safari Land Cruiser
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Nairobi Pick-Up Hotel or agreed Nairobi location
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Professional Guides Experienced safari driver-guides
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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.
Big Cats & Wildlife Photography · 3 Days / 2 Nights

3 Days / 2 Nights Maasai Mara Big Cats & Wildlife Photography Safari From Nairobi

A private Maasai Mara safari designed for travellers who want to concentrate their limited time on exceptional wildlife encounters, big-cat viewing and photography in Kenya's most celebrated safari ecosystem.

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Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights
Start & Finish Nairobi
Destination Maasai Mara
Safari Focus Big Cats & Photography
Safari Style Private 4x4 Land Cruiser
Predator-Focused Maasai Mara Safari

Three Days Dedicated to the Wildlife of the Mara

 

For travellers with limited time who want to concentrate on one exceptional wildlife destination, this three-day private Maasai Mara safari provides a focused alternative to a multi-park itinerary.

Maasai Mara is internationally celebrated for its remarkable wildlife density and provides outstanding opportunities to search for lions, cheetahs and leopards alongside elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and numerous antelope species.

The safari is operated privately, giving your driver-guide greater flexibility to respond to wildlife movements and spend additional time at particularly rewarding sightings.

For photographers, this flexibility is valuable. Rather than following a rigid group schedule, you can concentrate on animal behaviour, positioning, changing light and the sightings that interest you most.

One destination. Two nights. Maximum focus on Maasai Mara's wildlife, big cats and photographic opportunities.
Safari Highlights

Built Around Maasai Mara Wildlife

A concentrated private safari for travellers who prefer quality time in the Mara rather than rushing between several parks.

01 Lion Country

Search for Maasai Mara's famous lion prides across the reserve's open grasslands and riverine habitats.

02 Cheetah Encounters

The Mara's open plains provide excellent habitat for cheetahs and opportunities to observe their natural behaviour.

03 Leopard Search

Explore suitable riverine and woodland habitats while searching for the Mara's more elusive spotted cats.

04 Private Photography

Your exclusive vehicle provides greater flexibility for positioning, waiting and photographing wildlife.

05 Classic African Wildlife

Encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas and diverse plains game.

06 Great Migration Ecosystem

During the migration season, large wildebeest and zebra herds may be present within the greater Mara ecosystem.

Your Safari Route

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Spend both safari nights in Maasai Mara, keeping the itinerary focused on wildlife viewing rather than changing destinations.

Day 1 Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Day 2 Full-Day Maasai Mara
Day 3 Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Detailed Safari Programme

3 Days Maasai Mara Big Cats Safari Itinerary

A focused three-day programme designed to maximise your Maasai Mara game-viewing opportunities while maintaining the flexibility of a fully private safari.

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Day 01

Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Great Rift Valley · Mara Arrival · 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 safari driver-guide and depart Nairobi in your exclusive 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, travelling toward the Great Rift Valley and onward to Maasai Mara.

The journey takes you through changing Kenyan landscapes before you enter the greater Mara ecosystem, famous worldwide for its abundant wildlife and predators.

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

Later, depart on your first private Maasai Mara game drive. Your driver-guide will begin searching for wildlife across the open savannah and suitable predator habitats.

Possible sightings include lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, hyenas and, with good fortune, cheetahs or leopards.

Because your safari vehicle is private, your game drive can concentrate on particularly rewarding sightings rather than following the timetable of a shared safari group.

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

Day 1: Lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. First overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 02

Full-Day Maasai Mara Big Cats Safari

Lions · Leopards · Cheetahs · Photography · Big Game

Today is entirely dedicated to exploring Maasai Mara with your private safari driver-guide.

An early start can be particularly rewarding because predators and other wildlife are often active during the cooler hours of the morning.

Search the grasslands for lion prides and cheetahs while exploring riverine and woodland habitats where leopards may sometimes be found.

Your safari is not limited exclusively to predators. The Mara supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, warthogs, hyenas, jackals and numerous antelope species.

The private vehicle format is particularly useful for photography. When conditions allow, your driver-guide can position the vehicle for better viewing while maintaining appropriate distance and respecting park regulations and wildlife behaviour.

If an exceptional sighting develops, you have greater flexibility to remain and observe rather than immediately moving on.

Depending on your chosen programme, enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve or return to your accommodation for lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive.

During the seasonal Great Migration period, the Mara may host large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. Their presence, location and river crossings are natural events and cannot be predicted or guaranteed.

Return to your lodge or tented camp after an extensive day of game viewing for dinner and your second overnight.

Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 03

Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Final Wildlife Viewing · Great Rift Valley · Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast during your final morning in Maasai Mara.

Depending on your confirmed departure schedule, there may be an opportunity for a final early-morning game-viewing experience before leaving the Mara ecosystem.

This final period can provide another opportunity to search for predators or photograph wildlife in the softer morning light.

Leave Maasai Mara and begin the return journey toward Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley.

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

Your three-day private Maasai Mara Big Cats & Wildlife Photography Safari concludes in Nairobi.

Day 3: Breakfast and other meals according to your confirmed safari package. Final drop-off in Nairobi.
Wildlife Photography

The Advantage of a Private Safari Vehicle

Wildlife photography often requires patience. A private safari gives you greater flexibility to remain at a sighting, wait for behaviour to develop and concentrate on the species that interest you most.

Your professional driver-guide combines wildlife knowledge with careful vehicle positioning while respecting reserve regulations, other visitors and the welfare of the animals.

Flexible Game Drives
More freedom to concentrate on your preferred wildlife sightings.
No Shared Vehicle
The Safari Land Cruiser is reserved exclusively for your party.
Pop-Up Roof
Excellent elevated viewing and photographic opportunities.
Wildlife Behaviour
Spend more time observing rather than simply collecting sightings.
Your Private Maasai Mara Safari

Included & Excluded

Your final quotation will specify the selected Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp, room category, meal arrangements and optional experiences included in your booking.

Safari Includes

  • Nairobi collection and final Nairobi drop-off
  • Exclusive private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari driver-guide
  • 2 nights accommodation in Maasai Mara
  • Meals according to your confirmed safari package
  • Private Maasai Mara game drives
  • Applicable Maasai Mara 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

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
  • Hot-air balloon safari unless specifically booked
  • Optional Maasai cultural visit unless specifically included
  • Drinks at lodges and camps unless specifically included
  • Photography equipment
  • Laundry and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any activity not stated in your confirmed package
Frequently Asked Questions

3-Day Maasai Mara Big Cats Safari FAQs

Is this safari only for professional photographers?

No. The safari is suitable for anyone interested in wildlife, big cats and photography, whether you use a professional camera, a compact camera or a smartphone.

Can we expect to see lions, cheetahs and leopards?

Maasai Mara supports healthy populations of all three big-cat species and provides excellent opportunities to search for them. However, all wildlife is wild and individual sightings can never be guaranteed.

Why spend all two nights in Maasai Mara?

Staying in one destination avoids using valuable safari time travelling between different parks and allows the itinerary to concentrate on Maasai Mara's wildlife and predators.

Is the safari completely private?

Yes. The Safari Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide are reserved exclusively for your travelling party.

Can the driver-guide stay longer at a wildlife sighting?

A private safari provides greater flexibility than a shared group safari. When conditions and reserve regulations permit, your guide can spend more time at sightings that are particularly interesting to you.

Can we see the Great Migration on this safari?

Maasai Mara forms part of the annual Great Migration ecosystem. Large wildebeest and zebra herds may be present during the migration season, but their timing, location and river crossings are controlled by natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Can we add a hot-air balloon safari?

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

Where does the safari start and finish?

The safari starts in Nairobi on Day 1 and returns to Nairobi on Day 3, with collection and final drop-off arranged according to your confirmed booking.

Maasai Mara · Big Cats · Wildlife Photography · Private Safari

Spend Three Days Where the Predators Roam

Focus your Kenya safari on the legendary Maasai Mara with two nights, private game drives and the freedom to dedicate more time to lions, cheetahs, leopards and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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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.

From Beach to Bush

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.
Personal Assistance Your enquiry is reviewed individually before your safari is planned.

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