7-Day Golden Savannah Safari

Karibu Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), your Pita Safaris driver-guide will warmly welcome you with a cheerful “Karibu sana”—Swahili for “you’re most welcome.” Transfer to Sarova Panafric Hotel, a stylish midrange retreat near Nairobi’s city center.

Depending on arrival time, relax by the pool or explore Nairobi: hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, or join a guided Kenyan food tour.

Travel Tip: Arriving early? Visit the Nairobi National Museum for rich insights into Kenya’s wildlife, culture, and history.

Distance: ~18 km | Drive Time: ~30 min

After breakfast, drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment en route to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy your first Masai Mara safari game drive, where lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo roam freely across endless savannahs. Golden-hour light creates perfect photography moments.

Tip: Always keep your camera ready—wildlife sightings in the Mara are unpredictable and spectacular.

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

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when predators like cheetahs and lions are most active. Watch elephants grazing in morning mist or hippos surfacing in the Mara River.

Between July–October, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of Earth’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles. Optional add-on: hot air balloon safari at dawn with a champagne bush breakfast.

Safari Moment: Falling asleep under the starlit Mara sky, with distant lion roars echoing through the night.

Distance: — (Full day in Masai Mara)

After breakfast, drive northeast to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its flamingo-filled shores and rare wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.

In the afternoon, set out on a Lake Nakuru safari game drive—look for endangered black & white rhinos, the elegant Rothschild’s giraffe, and abundant birdlife. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Did You Know? Lake Nakuru’s alkaline waters nurture algae that attract millions of flamingos.

Distance: ~270 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hrs

Begin with a sunrise game drive, then head south through Maasai country to Amboseli National Park, with picnic lunch en route.

Check into Kilima Safari Camp, then enjoy a sunset game drive. Amboseli is renowned worldwide for its giant elephant herds framed by Mount Kilimanjaro.

Safari Moment: Watching elephants silhouetted against Kilimanjaro at golden hour—a memory etched forever.

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

Wake up to snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro glowing at sunrise. Spend the day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives.

Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and diverse birdlife. Between drives, relax at camp with savannah views.

Photography Tip: Amboseli’s dusty plains create dramatic wildlife images—keep lenses clean for clarity.

Distance: — (Full day in Amboseli)

Enjoy a final sunrise game drive before returning to Nairobi with a picnic lunch along the way.

Your guide will transfer you to JKIA for your departure flight or arrange an optional overnight stay in Nairobi.

Safari Reflection: From Mara’s predators to Nakuru’s flamingos and Amboseli’s elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, this journey showcases Kenya’s ultimate safari destinations.

Distance: ~240 km | Drive Time: ~4–5 hrs