A private journey through Kenya’s forests, rare wildlife, and Big Five plains
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.
Optional Conservation Experiences: Add an anti-poaching dog unit experience, guided bush or bird walk, rhino monitoring and identification, conservation talks or a livestock-wildlife integration experience.
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 mid-range Nairobi hotel. Optional Nairobi activities may be arranged.
Travel to Aberdare National Park through Kenya’s central highlands. Check in, enjoy lunch, and spend time at wildlife-viewing areas overlooking waterholes or salt licks, depending on your accommodation.
Travel north to Samburu National Reserve. Check in, enjoy lunch and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of the Samburu Special Five and other wildlife.
Spend a full day exploring Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Special Five, elephants, lions, leopards, and birdlife.
After breakfast, travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Check in, enjoy lunch, set out on 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.
After breakfast, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, giraffes, lions, and birdlife.
After breakfast, travel to the Masai Mara. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive.
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, and birdlife.
After breakfast, check out and return to Nairobi for your hotel, JKIA, or Wilson Airport 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
One night at a midrange hotel in Nairobi
One night at a midrange tree lodge or suitable midrange lodge in the Aberdare region
Two nights at a midrange safari lodge or quality tented camp in Samburu
Two nights at a midrange safari lodge or quality tented camp near Ol Pejeta
One night at a midrange safari lodge or hotel in or near Lake Nakuru
Two nights at a midrange safari lodge or quality 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 on Days 3 to 9
Chimpanzee Sanctuary visit at Ol Pejeta
Northern white rhino encounter with Najin and Fatu
Applicable Aberdare, Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara park, reserve or 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
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
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 rhino monitoring and identification experience 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
Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Nairobi
Kenya
Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Lake Nakuru National Park · Nairobi
