5-Day Flamingo & Big Five Safari

Karibu Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), your Pita Safaris representative will greet you with a warm smile and private transfer to your hotel. Nairobi—East Africa’s safari capital—is the perfect launchpad for your adventure.

Check in at Sarova Panafric Hotel, a midrange retreat with ensuite rooms, leafy gardens, and a pool for post-flight relaxation. Depending on arrival time, explore Nairobi’s craft markets, sip Kenyan coffee, or simply unwind at the hotel.

Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at the Flame Tree Restaurant, sampling a fusion of local and international flavors.

Travel Tip: Arrive early to explore Nairobi’s gems such as the Giraffe Centre or Nairobi National Museum.

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

After breakfast, depart westward on a scenic drive (~280 km | 5–6 hrs) across the Great Rift Valley, pausing at viewpoints for sweeping landscapes. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for your first game drive. Herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam the plains, while lions, cheetahs, and leopards lie in wait.

Return to your lodge on the Oloolaimutia Hills for dinner and an evening of relaxation.

Photography Tip: Sunset in the Mara paints the sky in golden hues—perfect for acacia tree silhouettes and grazing wildlife.

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

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active. After breakfast, set out on a full-day safari with a picnic lunch in the bush.

From July to October, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration—millions of wildebeest and zebras braving the Mara River in one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Year-round, the reserve teems with wildlife: cheetahs sprint across the plains, elephants gather by waterholes, and lions patrol their territories.

Optional add-ons include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a visit to a Maasai village for cultural insights.

Safari Moment: Drifting off to sleep to the roar of lions under a starlit African sky.

After breakfast, journey north (~300 km | ~6 hrs) toward the Great Rift Valley. Pause en route for a scenic picnic lunch overlooking dramatic escarpments.

On arrival, check in at Lake Nakuru Lodge, set inside the park with sweeping views of the lake. Depending on timing, enjoy a short afternoon nature walk or relax on the terrace with chances of spotting wildlife nearby.

Lake Nakuru is famed for its flamingo flocks, endangered black and white rhinos, and the rare Rothschild’s giraffe.

Did You Know? Lake Nakuru once hosted nearly 2 million flamingos, turning the shoreline pink—a spectacular natural wonder.

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

Start your day with a sunrise game drive in Lake Nakuru. Spot rhinos grazing, buffalo along the shoreline, or a leopard retreating into the euphorbia forest.

After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi (~170 km | 3–4 hrs) with lunch en route. Your guide will drop you at JKIA for your onward flight—or arrange an optional extra night in Nairobi.

Safari Reflection: From predator-rich plains of the Masai Mara to the flamingo-filled shores of Lake Nakuru, you’ve experienced the essence of Kenya in just five days.

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