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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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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.
Private Kenya Safari From Nairobi · 4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days / 3 Nights Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Private Safari From Nairobi

Journey through Kenya's Great Rift Valley from Lake Nakuru to the legendary Maasai Mara on a private four-day safari featuring rhinos, spectacular scenery, big cats and classic African savannah wildlife.

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Start & FinishNairobi
Night 1Lake Nakuru
Nights 2–3Maasai Mara
VehiclePrivate 4x4 Land Cruiser
Great Rift Valley & Maasai Mara

Two Distinct Wildlife Ecosystems in Four Days

 

This four-day private safari combines Lake Nakuru National Park with two nights in the world-famous Maasai Mara, creating a wildlife-rich itinerary from Nairobi.

Lake Nakuru introduces you to the landscapes of Kenya's Great Rift Valley and is particularly renowned for its rhino conservation, birdlife and beautiful lake environment.

From Nakuru, continue across the Rift Valley toward Maasai Mara, where sweeping grasslands support some of Kenya's greatest concentrations of wildlife.

Two nights in the Mara provide opportunities for extensive game viewing in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, zebra and many other species.

An excellent short Kenya safari for travellers who want both Lake Nakuru's rhinos and the spectacular big-game experience of Maasai Mara.
Safari Highlights

Rhinos, Rift Valley Landscapes & Maasai Mara

A compact safari combining two very different and complementary Kenyan wildlife destinations.

01 Lake Nakuru National Park

Explore one of the Great Rift Valley's best-known national parks, with its lake, woodland, grassland and wildlife-rich habitats.

02 Rhino Viewing

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

03 Two Nights in Maasai Mara

Enjoy two nights in Kenya's most celebrated safari ecosystem with arrival and extended game-viewing opportunities.

04 Big Cat Country

Search the Mara for lions, cheetahs and leopards alongside elephants, buffalo, giraffes and abundant plains game.

05 Private 4x4 Safari

Your own Safari Land Cruiser provides privacy and greater flexibility throughout the journey.

06 Great Rift Valley Journey

Travel through changing landscapes from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and onward across the Rift Valley toward Maasai Mara.

Your Safari Route

Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

One night at Lake Nakuru followed by two nights in Maasai Mara.

Day 1 Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
Night 1 Lake Nakuru
Nights 2–3 Maasai Mara
Day 4 Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Day-by-Day Safari

4 Days Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari Itinerary

Begin with the rhinos and Rift Valley landscapes of Lake Nakuru before continuing to the open plains of Maasai Mara.

Day01

Nairobi → Lake Nakuru National Park

Great Rift Valley · Rhino Country · Afternoon Game Drive

Your private Kenya 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 exclusive 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, travelling toward the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru.

The journey introduces you to the dramatic landscapes of Kenya's Rift Valley before arriving in the Lake Nakuru area.

After lunch and check-in according to your confirmed programme, set out to explore Lake Nakuru National Park.

The park is particularly renowned for rhino conservation. Search for white and black rhinos while also looking for buffalo, giraffes, zebras, waterbuck, baboons and other wildlife.

Lake Nakuru is also an important bird habitat. Flamingos and many other waterbirds may be present, although their numbers naturally vary with changing water and feeding conditions.

Continue your game drive through the park's lake shore, woodland and grassland habitats before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 1: Lunch and dinner according to your confirmed package. Overnight in the Lake Nakuru area.
Day02

Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara

Rift Valley · Scenic Transfer · Afternoon Mara Game Drive

Enjoy breakfast before departing the Lake Nakuru area and continuing through the Great Rift Valley toward Maasai Mara.

The day's journey takes you through changing rural landscapes as you travel toward southwestern Kenya and the famous Mara ecosystem.

Arrive at your selected Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch according to your confirmed schedule.

Later in the afternoon, depart on your first Maasai Mara game drive. The open savannah offers opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebra and numerous antelope species.

The Mara is also one of Africa's celebrated predator habitats. Your driver-guide will search for lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas while exploring the reserve.

Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and your first overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. First overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day03

Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Big Five · Big Cats · Savannah · Extensive Game Viewing

After breakfast, spend the day exploring Maasai Mara with your private safari driver-guide.

With no major road transfer required today, the focus is entirely on wildlife. Explore open grasslands, riverine areas and other productive habitats in search of the Mara's remarkable diversity.

Possible sightings include lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, zebra, hyenas, hippos and numerous antelope species.

Your private safari format allows your driver-guide to respond to wildlife movements and recent sightings rather than following a rigid shared-vehicle schedule.

Depending on your programme, enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve or return to your lodge or camp before continuing with afternoon game viewing.

During the seasonal Great Migration period, large herds of wildebeest and zebra may be found in parts of the greater Mara ecosystem. Their exact timing and location are determined by rainfall and natural grazing patterns.

An optional hot-air balloon safari can also be arranged in advance, subject to availability and additional cost.

Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day04

Maasai Mara → Nairobi

Final Safari Morning · Great Rift Valley · Nairobi

Enjoy breakfast during your final morning in Maasai Mara.

Depending on your confirmed schedule, there may be an opportunity for final wildlife viewing before beginning the return journey.

Depart Maasai Mara and travel through the Kenyan countryside and Great Rift Valley toward Nairobi.

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

Your four-day private safari concludes after combining the rhino country of Lake Nakuru with two memorable nights in the legendary Maasai Mara.

Day 4: Breakfast and other meals according to your confirmed package. Final drop-off in Nairobi.
Your Private Kenya Safari

Included & Excluded

Your final quotation will specify your selected accommodation, room categories, meal arrangements and any optional experiences included in your safari.

Safari Includes

  • Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed location
  • Exclusive private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari driver-guide
  • 1 night accommodation in the Lake Nakuru area
  • 2 nights accommodation in Maasai Mara
  • Meals according to your confirmed safari package
  • Scheduled Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara game drives
  • 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 confirmed Nairobi location

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
  • Hot-air balloon safari unless specifically booked
  • Maasai village visit unless specifically included
  • Drinks at lodges or camps unless specifically included
  • Laundry and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Activities not stated in the confirmed safari package
Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara Safari FAQs

How are the three safari nights divided?

You spend one night in the Lake Nakuru area followed by two nights in Maasai Mara.

Why combine Lake Nakuru with Maasai Mara?

The two destinations offer complementary wildlife experiences. Lake Nakuru is particularly important for rhinos and Rift Valley birdlife, while Maasai Mara is famous for its open savannah, large mammals and predators.

Can we see rhinos at Lake Nakuru?

Lake Nakuru is an important rhino conservation area and offers opportunities to encounter both black and white rhinos. As with all wildlife, individual sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Is this safari private?

Yes. The safari is operated privately for your travelling party with your own 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and professional driver-guide.

Can we see the Great Migration in Maasai Mara?

Large wildebeest and zebra herds may be present during the seasonal migration period. Their exact movements depend on rainfall and natural grazing conditions.

Can we add a hot-air balloon safari?

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

Where does this safari start and finish?

The safari starts in Nairobi and returns to Nairobi on Day 4. Collection and final drop-off are arranged according to your confirmed booking.

4 Days · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara · Private Safari

See More of Kenya in Four Remarkable Days

Search for rhinos beside Lake Nakuru before travelling to the legendary Maasai Mara for two nights of classic African game viewing in your own private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

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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