5-Day Flamingo & Big Five Safari

Karibu Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), your Pita Safaris representative will greet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel. Nairobi—East Africa’s safari capital—is the ideal starting point for your Kenya safari tour.

Check in at Sarova Panafric Hotel, a midrange retreat with lush gardens and a pool. Depending on arrival time, explore Nairobi’s craft markets or unwind with a cup of Kenyan coffee.

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at the Flame Tree Restaurant and meet your guide for a pre-safari briefing.

Travel Tip: Arrive early to explore Nairobi’s highlights like the Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Museum.

Distance: ~15 km | Drive Time: ~30 minutes

After breakfast, set out on a scenic drive (~280 km | 5–6 hrs) through the Great Rift Valley safari route, stopping at viewpoints for photo opportunities. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, head out for your first Masai Mara safari adventure. The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s most iconic park—home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Photography Tip: Capture the golden hues of sunset over the Mara’s acacia-dotted plains.

Distance: ~280 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours

Today is devoted to a full-day Masai Mara safari package experience. Begin with a sunrise game drive, followed by a picnic lunch in the bush as you track the Big Five across endless plains.

Between July and October, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife events. Watch as wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River under the watchful eyes of crocodiles.

Optional add-ons include a hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara or a cultural visit to a Maasai village for insight into traditional life.

Safari Moment: Fall asleep to the distant roar of lions under a blanket of stars.

After breakfast, journey north (~300 km | ~6 hrs) along the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before checking in at Lake Nakuru Lodge, located within the park.

Spend the afternoon exploring this UNESCO-listed wildlife sanctuary, renowned for its Lake Nakuru flamingos, black and white rhinos, and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe. Relax in your lodge overlooking the shimmering lake.

Did You Know? Lake Nakuru was once home to over a million flamingos, painting the shoreline pink—a breathtaking scene unique to Kenya’s Rift Valley.

Distance: ~300 km | Drive Time: ~6 hours

Start the day with an early morning Lake Nakuru safari drive. Watch rhinos grazing along the lakeshore and spot leopards retreating into acacia forests.

After breakfast, depart for Nairobi (~170 km | 3–4 hrs). Enjoy lunch en route before being dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home—or extend your trip with a visit to Amboseli National Park or a Kenya and Tanzania safari.

Safari Reflection: From the predator-rich plains of Masai Mara to the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru, this guided Kenya safari holiday captures the soul of East Africa.

Book your next African safari package with Pita Safaris – your trusted Kenya safari tour operator offering private and group safaris across East Africa.

Distance: ~170 km | Drive Time: ~3–4 hours