Aberdare National Park: One night in Kenya’s cool central highlands, with montane forest, bamboo zones, waterfalls and elevated wildlife-viewing opportunities.
Samburu: Two nights in northern Kenya’s rugged wilderness, with an afternoon game drive and a full day of exploration.
Samburu Special Five: Opportunities to search for Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Two nights in a leading conservation landscape, with game drives and meaningful wildlife experiences.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary: Visit rescued and orphaned chimpanzees and learn about their protection and rehabilitation.
Northern White Rhinos: Meet Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, and learn their extraordinary conservation story.
Lake Nakuru: One night in rhino country, with opportunities to see black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes and Rift Valley birdlife.
Masai Mara: Two nights in Kenya’s famous Big Five reserve, with an afternoon game drive and a full day of exploration.
Great Migration season: Travel between July and October for possible migration encounters, subject to wildlife movements.
Personalised planning: Choose optional experiences and accommodation preferences to suit your journey.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your budget hotel in Nairobi. Optional Nairobi activities may be arranged.
Drive to Aberdare National Park. Check in and enjoy the forest surroundings or lodge-based wildlife viewing, depending on your accommodation and arrival time.
Travel from Aberdare to Samburu National Reserve. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive.
Spend a full day on game drives in Samburu. Search for the Special Five, elephants, predators, and birdlife.
Travel from Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Visit Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, then enjoy a game drive through Ol Pejeta. Optional conservation activities may be arranged.
Travel from Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive.
Travel from Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive.
Spend a full day on game drives in the Masai Mara. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife.
After breakfast, check out and return to Nairobi for JKIA or hotel drop-off. No morning game drive is scheduled.
Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route
The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa
Estimated costs for this safari itinerary, based on current rates and availability
Rates shown are per person in USD and vary by group size.
| Month | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| December | — | — | — | — | — | — |
One night at a budget hotel in Nairobi.
One night at a budget forest lodge or tree lodge in Aberdare.
Two nights at a budget safari lodge or tented camp in Samburu.
Two nights at a budget wildlife lodge or tented camp in or near Ol Pejeta.
One night at a budget safari lodge or tented camp near Lake Nakuru.
Two nights at a budget safari lodge or tented camp in the Masai Mara.
Meals as listed in the itinerary.
Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Private game drives in Aberdare, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta
Northern white rhino encounter with Najin and Fatu
Applicable park, reserve and conservancy fees for confirmed activities.
Agreed Nairobi airport and hotel transfers.
Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.
Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.
International and domestic flights
Visas and other travel documentation costs
Drinks outside the included meal plan
Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional anti-poaching dog unit experience at Ol Pejeta
Optional guided bush or bird walk at Ol Pejeta
Optional conservation talks at Ol Pejeta
Optional livestock-wildlife integration experience at Ol Pejeta
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Optional Maasai cultural experience
Optional bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner
Optional Nairobi excursions and spa treatments
Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary
Explore the beauty of our safari destinations through our photo gallery
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
