Mara Plains Uncovered
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport · Nairobi · Masai Mara National Reserve · Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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.
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.
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.
Midrange stays: A comfortable Nairobi hotel, followed by carefully selected lodges or tented camps.
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 midrange Nairobi hotel. Optional Nairobi activities may be arranged.
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 Lake Nakuru National Park. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, giraffes, lions, and birdlife.
Enjoy a morning Lake Nakuru game drive, then 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
Two nights at a midrange safari lodge or quality tented camp in Samburu
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 2 to 6
Applicable Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara park or 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
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 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