Lake Nakuru: An afternoon game drive in a park known for black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes and Rift Valley scenery.
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 Rift Valley: Scenic drives and changing landscapes between Nairobi, Lake Nakuru and the Mara.
Comfortable budget stays: A budget hotel in Nairobi, lodge or hotel near Lake Nakuru, and budget safari lodge or tented camp in the Mara.
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 Lake Nakuru National Park through the Great Rift Valley. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, and birdlife.
Travel from Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara. Check in, enjoy lunch, and set out on an afternoon game drive across the reserve’s open plains.
Spend a full day on game drives in the Masai Mara. Enjoy lunch in the reserve or at camp and search for the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, 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 budget lodge or hotel near Lake Nakuru National Park
Two nights at a budget safari lodge or comfortable tented camp in the Masai Mara area
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Private safari transport in a 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Scheduled game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara
Applicable 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 or sundowner
Optional Nairobi excursions
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
