Shanaya Kapoor chooses nature over parties as she celebrates New Year in Masai Mara, shares stunning safari moments

Shanaya Kapoor, who made her Bollywood debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, recently shared a series of photos and videos from her trip to Masai Mara, Kenya, on social media. Welcoming the New Year far away from party scenes and city chaos, the actress chose nature over noise.

A New Year surrounded by the wild

Shanaya’s Instagram post beautifully captured the essence of her unique celebration. One of the pictures shows her seated inside a safari jeep, dressed in earthy-toned attire. She wore a brown top paired with olive green cargo pants, completing the look with a scarf and a safari hat.The rest of the post transports viewers straight into the heart of the jungle. From elephants and giraffes to lions and cheetahs with their cubs, the actress documented raw moments of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Some visuals also reflected the harsher realities of the wild, capturing predators hunting for survival.Shanaya also shared a screenshot of her WhatsApp chat, where she wrote, “Saw a huge crocodile today!!!! It was crazy,” followed by a stunned “No way!” in response. Captioning the post, she wrote, “Pinch me!!!!! Hakuna Matata… Happy 2026!”

Fans and family shower love

The post quickly drew reactions from fans, friends, and family members alike. Shanaya’s mother, Maheep Kapoor, commented, “Incredible,” along with heart and evil eye emojis. Her father, Sanjay Kapoor, wrote, “Wow.” Bhavna Pandey added, “Omg love!!!”Fans flooded the comment section with admiration, leaving messages such as “Wild start to 2026 🦁🥰😚,” “Looking so adorable 😻,” “Your smile 🥰,” and “Loveee!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

Close friend Suhana Khan reacted with a simple, “Omggg.”

What lies ahead on the work front

Shanaya Kapoor will next be seen in 'Tu Yaa Main', directed by Bejoy Nambiar, alongside Adarsh Gourav. The recently released teaser has hinted at an intense and unsettling narrative.She will also star opposite Abhay Verma in an upcoming romantic project helmed by Shujaat Saudagar.