6 Days - Mara & Rift Valley Wildlands Safari

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be warmly welcomed by your Pita Safaris representative and transferred to your comfortable midrange hotel in Nairobi. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your flight or, if time permits, enjoy optional excursions such as Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, or the Karen Blixen Museum before your unforgettable Kenya midrange safari begins.

After breakfast, depart Nairobi in your private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser and journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views before continuing through Narok Town and into the Maasai region toward your comfortable midrange safari lodge or tented camp.

After lunch and some time to relax, enjoy your first exciting afternoon game drive across the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, and many other wildlife species while your professional safari guide helps you discover the remarkable wildlife of Kenya.

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve on private game drives accompanied by your professional English-speaking safari guide. Rise early and enter the reserve as the African wilderness awakens, offering excellent opportunities to encounter predators and other wildlife during the cooler morning hours.

Search for the legendary Big Five while discovering cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, ostriches, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve or return to your lodge for lunch before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure.

Optional experiences include a visit to a traditional Maasai cultural village, photography safari sessions, guided nature experiences where available, or relaxing at your midrange safari lodge between game drives before returning for dinner and relaxation.

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast as the African wilderness awakens. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and other wildlife before departing the Masai Mara.

After breakfast and check-out, travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya’s important rhino conservation areas. Watch as the landscape changes from the open savannah of the Masai Mara to rolling hills, farmland, forests, and spectacular Rift Valley scenery.

Arrive at your comfortable midrange lodge in time for lunch before enjoying an afternoon game drive. Search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and diverse birdlife. Depending on lake conditions and seasonal movements, you may also encounter flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures when wildlife is often particularly active. Search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and numerous bird species while exploring the park’s acacia woodlands, grasslands, and lakeshore habitats.

After the game drive, depart Lake Nakuru and continue through the spectacular Great Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha. Arrive at your comfortable midrange lakeside lodge in time for lunch before experiencing the unique freshwater ecosystem of Lake Naivasha.

Enjoy an optional scenic boat ride offering opportunities to see hippos, African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, kingfishers, and other waterbirds. You will also enjoy a Crescent Island walking safari, where you will explore the island on foot among giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and other wildlife.

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha for nearby Hell’s Gate National Park, one of Kenya’s most distinctive destinations for an active safari experience. Explore dramatic cliffs, volcanic rock formations, gorges, grasslands, and geothermal landscapes while enjoying a different style of wildlife adventure.

Depending on your interests and fitness level, enjoy an optional guided walking safari or cycling experience through designated areas of the park. Hell’s Gate is famous for allowing visitors to experience wildlife and spectacular scenery on foot or by bicycle.

Look for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, baboons, gazelles, and other wildlife while exploring the dramatic landscapes. After your Hell’s Gate experience, depart the Great Rift Valley and travel back towards Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), or Wilson Airport.

Your 6 Day Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Midrange Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s Big Five, scenic Rift Valley lakes, diverse wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences.