9-Day Wildlife & Conservation Safari

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) where your friendly Pita Safaris driver-guide warmly welcomes you — karibu sana! Transfer to Sarova Panafric Hotel, a charming midrange city lodge surrounded by tropical gardens.

Depending on your arrival time, explore Nairobi’s highlights — hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, or shop for crafts at the Maasai Market.
Enjoy a welcome dinner with both Kenyan and international cuisine.
Travel Tip: Early arrivals can enjoy Nairobi’s cultural and shopping gems before your safari begins.
Tomorrow, your Kenya safari adventure begins north to Samburu.

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

After breakfast, journey north toward Samburu National Reserve, passing lush highlands, tea farms, and bustling roadside markets.
Arrive and settle at Samburu Sopa Lodge, overlooking the rugged hills and Ewaso Nyiro River.

Afternoon game drives reveal Samburu’s rare “Special Five” — Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk — alongside lions, elephants, and leopards.
Safari Moment: Feel the raw, untamed beauty of Kenya’s northern frontier.

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

Spend a full day on guided 4x4 game drives through Samburu’s wild terrain.
Optional visit to a Samburu village for cultural immersion — dance, traditions, and storytelling.
Photography Tip: Capture elephants crossing the Ewaso Nyiro River at sunset.
Discover Kenya’s wild north with Pita Safaris’ expert guides.

After breakfast, travel south to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to endangered black and white rhinos. Stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, a tented camp overlooking a wildlife-rich waterhole.

Visit the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary, meet the last two northern white rhinos, and enjoy optional night game drives (extra cost).
Safari Moment: Witness Kenya’s leading conservation success stories.
Ideal for travelers seeking safaris with purpose and impact.

Distance: ~160 km | Drive Time: ~4 hrs

Morning and afternoon game drives through Ol Pejeta’s diverse habitats.
Join rangers to track lions, visit rhino sanctuaries, and see Africa’s “Big Five.”
Travel Tip: Sunrise drives offer the best chance for predator sightings.

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, descending into the Great Rift Valley.
Stay at Lake Nakuru Lodge, perched on a ridge overlooking the shimmering lake.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive — flamingos, rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, and leopards await.
Photography Tip: Golden hour at Lake Nakuru offers magical light over the water.

Distance: ~200 km | Drive Time: ~4.5 hrs

Head west to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge, nestled on the reserve’s eastern edge.

Evening game drive introduces you to lions, elephants, and — between July and October — the Great Wildebeest Migration crossings.
Safari Moment: Witness the drama and beauty of Africa’s greatest wildlife theater.

Distance: ~260 km | Drive Time: ~6 hrs

A full-day safari across the open savannahs of Masai Mara.
Spot the Big Five, wildebeest, and endless herds grazing on golden plains.

Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by champagne breakfast, or a Maasai village visit for cultural immersion.
Travel Tip: Early morning and dusk offer perfect wildlife photography light.

Enjoy a final game drive before returning to Nairobi with picnic lunch en route.
Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your onward flight.
Safari Reflection: From Samburu’s wilderness to Mara’s plains, this 9-day safari captures the spirit of Kenya’s wildlife and people.
Pita Safaris can also tailor Kenya & Tanzania combination safaris just for you.

Distance: ~280 km | Drive Time: ~6–7 hrs