7 Days - Mara, Rhinos & Kilimanjaro Trails

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), you will be warmly welcomed by your Pita Safaris representative and transferred to your comfortable budget 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 budget safari begins.

After breakfast, depart Nairobi in your private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser and journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views before continuing through Narok and the scenic Maasai countryside to your budget-friendly safari lodge or camp for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the endless plains of the Masai Mara in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, and many other wildlife species. Your professional English-speaking safari guide will help you discover the remarkable wildlife and landscapes of this iconic Kenyan safari destination.

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve on private game drives accompanied by your professional safari guide. Search for the legendary Big Five while discovering cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, ostriches, and abundant birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve or return to your budget safari accommodation for lunch before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure. During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, usually between July and October, you may also witness large wildebeest herds, dramatic river crossings, and intense predator activity, depending on seasonal movements.

Optional experiences include a visit to a traditional Maasai cultural village or other locally arranged cultural experiences before returning to your budget safari lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation.

Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast as the African wilderness awakens. Search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife before returning to your accommodation for breakfast and check-out.

After breakfast, 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 budget lodge near Lake Nakuru 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, flamingos, pelicans, and other wildlife and bird species.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, exploring its acacia woodlands, grasslands, and lakeshore habitats while searching for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons, and diverse birdlife.

After the game drive, depart Lake Nakuru and travel south towards Amboseli National Park. Continue through changing Kenyan landscapes towards the famous Amboseli ecosystem, arriving in the area later in the day.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon or early evening game drive in search of Amboseli's famous elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and other wildlife. On clear days, the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro provides an unforgettable backdrop to your safari experience.

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, open savannah landscapes, seasonal wetlands, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Begin with an early morning game drive when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is often more active. On clear mornings, you may enjoy some of the best opportunities to photograph elephants and other wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro rising dramatically in the background.

Continue with morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and numerous bird species. Optional experiences include a visit to a traditional Maasai village or other locally arranged cultural experiences.

Return to your comfortable budget safari lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation after an exciting day in the Amboseli wilderness.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and the possibility of clear Mount Kilimanjaro views. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and other wildlife while enjoying your final safari experience.

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel back towards Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at your preferred location, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), your Nairobi hotel, or another convenient location.

Your 7 Day Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Amboseli Budget Kenya Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of Kenya's Big Five, magnificent elephant herds, rhino encounters, spectacular Great Rift Valley scenery, and the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro landscape.