6-Day Tembo Safari – Mara & Lakes

Distance: ~18 km | Drive Time: ~30 minutes
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) where a representative from Pita Safaris, your expert Kenya safari tour operator, will greet you. You’ll be transferred to the elegant Sarova Panafric Hotel, one of the top-rated comfortable safari lodges in Nairobi, ideal for relaxing after your international flight.

Use the day to unwind or enjoy optional Nairobi attractions such as the Nairobi National Museum, Giraffe Centre, or Karen Blixen Museum.

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

After a hearty breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara lodge safari tour in a custom 4x4 vehicle with your expert local guide. Travel along the scenic Great Rift Valley with photo stops and local insights.

Arrive in time for lunch at Mara Sopa Lodge, one of the best comfortable safari lodges in Kenya, located on the edge of the Masai Mara. After settling in, enjoy your first Masai Mara game drive—your chance to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and other Big Five animals.

Today offers a full day to explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Your expert safari guide will lead morning and afternoon game drives across the vast savannahs where you may encounter lions, cheetahs, zebras, and elephants.

This Masai Mara game drive experience is ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, and first-time visitors. During Great Migration season (July–October), witness thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River.

Enjoy a bush picnic lunch near the river, and choose from optional experiences such as a visit to a Maasai village or a sunrise hot air balloon safari (extra cost).

Distance: ~320 km | Drive Time: ~6–7 hours

After breakfast, travel from Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingos, rhinos, and rich birdlife. Stop along the way for a picnic lunch and enjoy views of rural Kenya.

Arrive in the afternoon and check in to Lake Nakuru Lodge, a comfortable Kenya safari lodge set within the park. Enjoy an evening game drive, where you may spot white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and possibly the elusive leopard.

Distance: ~90 km | Drive Time: ~2 hours
Start your morning with a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, then travel to Lake Naivasha, a peaceful freshwater lake known for its hippos and birds.

Check in to Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, then enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, followed by a walking safari on Crescent Island, where you can walk freely among giraffes, zebras, and gazelles.

This relaxing day is ideal for those seeking a family-friendly Kenya safari with a slower pace and close-up wildlife viewing without vehicles.

Distance: ~100 km | Drive Time: ~2 hours

Conclude your Kenya safari itinerary with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, where you can hike or cycle past dramatic gorges, geothermal features, and wildlife like elands and rock hyraxes.

After a farewell lunch in Naivasha, transfer to JKIA Airport for your departure. For late flights or optional extensions, an overnight stay at Sarova Panafric Hotel can be arranged.