Mara Plains Uncovered
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Samburu National Reserve: Two nights in northern Kenya, with an afternoon game drive and a full day exploring the Ewaso Ng’iro River area.
Samburu Special Five: Look for Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich and Beisa oryx.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Search for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and seasonal flamingos.
Masai Mara: Two nights in Kenya’s celebrated wildlife reserve, with an afternoon game drive and a full day of exploration.
Big Five opportunities: Look for lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinos across three contrasting Kenyan wildlife areas.
Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day’s wildlife activity.
Great Migration season: Travel between July and October for possible migration encounters, subject to wildlife movements.
Personalised planning: Choose accommodation preferences and optional experiences to suit your journey.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your budget Nairobi hotel. Optional Nairobi activities may be arranged.
Drive north to Samburu National Reserve. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, big cats, and the Samburu Special Five.
Spend a full day exploring Samburu. Search for the Samburu Special Five, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, and birdlife.
Travel south to Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, giraffes, and birdlife.
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. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife.
After breakfast, check out and return to Nairobi for your hotel, JKIA, or the agreed drop-off point. 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 budget hotel in Nairobi
Two nights at a budget safari lodge or camp in Samburu National Reserve
One night at a budget safari lodge or hotel near Lake Nakuru National Park
Two nights at a budget safari lodge or camp in the Masai Mara
Meals as listed in the itinerary and confirmed in your quotation
Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Scheduled game drives on Days 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Applicable Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara reserve 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 unless specified
Kenya visa and travel documentation
Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
Alcoholic and other personal beverages
Laundry and other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional Maasai cultural village visit
Optional Nairobi excursions and activities
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari in the Masai Mara
Other optional activities not included in the itinerary
Additional accommodation before or after the safari
Other services, activities or expenses not specifically listed as included
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